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Pune, India
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East Pune is the eastern part of the metropolis.
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It has a collection of regional plants, including rare trees and flowers.
The National War Memorial is an 8 m stone pillar dedicated to post-Independence war heroes. A garden surrounds it and has paved pathways. The memorial was funded entirely by the citizens of Pune, under the sponsorship of the Express Citizens' Forum. The foundation was laid in November 1997 and inaugurated in October 1998.
A unique museum housing interesting artefacts from the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) and Gondhwa regions of Maharashtra.
Commonly known as the "mother church of the Deccan" for being the oldest church in the region. It was inspired by the St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in London, and it contains many memorials of the British soldiers who served in various wars and battles.
A Ganesha temple and one of the 8 Ashtavinayak temples.
Shinde Chhatri is a cenotaph dedicated to the 18th century Maratha military leader Mahadji Shinde (also known as Scindia). He was the commander and chief of the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. The memorial consists of a Shiva temple along with a flat-roofed pavilion adjoining the temple. The pavilion houses a statue of Mahadji Shinde. The exterior walls of the temple and pavilion have intricate ornamentations along with stained glass windows. The complex also houses a domed structure housing the ashes of Mahadji Shinde. A small temple dedicated to Vital Meenakshi stands on the south-western corner of the complex.
Go for a joy ride in a glider and experience flying like a bird. Get an aerial view of Pune at a cost of ₹187. You can also learn to fly gliders at the Gliding Centre, which is India's oldest and to date the most active hub for gliding. Flying activity is conducted from Sunday through Thursday.
Serves one of the best vada pav with green chutney. The vada itself is packed with tonnes of herbs and spices, the pav is robust, the mint chutney is delicious, and they even give you scraps and onion which elevates the whole experience to another level.
Famous for sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Long-running Mughlai cuisine restaurant famous for its biryani, prawns fry and chelo kebabs. Runs busy most days, justifiably so.
This is an Arab-themed restaurant quite popular with the youth and foreigners. They serve authentic Mughlai and Lebanese food along with Hookah.
Famous for North Indian dishes. The food is authentic, economical and very tasty.
Wholesome pancakes, sandwiches and salads make this the favourite brunch destination of the Osho Ashram crowd ever since German Bakery shut down.
Has a very interesting menu.
Indian restaurant (dinner)
Has amazing Italian cuisine, pizzas and garlic bread, and it is run by an Italian. Has a fine-dining ambience.
for buffet and Sunday brunch
This Taj hotel has three restaurants and a bar. Classy and reliable.
Impeccable continental fare including pizzas, pastas and steaks served with cocktails in a European-style outdoor cafe.
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor dishes up a wide variety of interpretations of Maharashtrian and northern Indian cuisines. Choose between the outside veranda with a bar-b-q buffet, or venture into the stylish modern interior for à la carte. The choc chip kulfi is listed as a must try - this is no exaggeration!
The Place is an old stalwart among the sizzler outlets in Pune. Reasonably priced with an old school ambience, they are known for Chicken Sizzlers. Garlic Chicken Strips and Sopa De Catolena are recommended frequently.
Corianthan's club- Microbrewery/ also called smokies
Enjoy their Channa Bhathura.
Serves wonderful parathas and pav bhaji.
Nice youth hostel with open common space on the ground floor and on the roof. Couches, games, TV, computer, books. Friendly and helpful staff. Indian breakfast included.
Accommodation exclusively for people visiting the Osho International Meditation Resort.
Visit this store to buy various types of wafers (chips). Potato wafers are their specialty.
Famous for its Shrewsbury biscuits, Walnut Cake and Sponge Cake, many mouth-watering bakery items here disappear almost instantly over the counter.
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