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City in Maharashtra, India
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North Pune is the northern part of the metropolis, including the satellite city of Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC). The area is known for its automotive, IT and manufacturing industries.
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The resting place of the 13th century Marathi saint Sant Dnyaneshwar. His devotees believe that he is still alive. A temple complex was built at Dnyaneshwar's samadhi and is visited by pilgrims, especially those of the Varkari sect.
Ghoradeshwar Caves, Shelarwadi Caves
A cave with carvings and statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities.
Pune University
The site of Pune University was the official residence of the Governor of Bombay during the monsoon season. The campus features mansions built in Italian-Gothic style. A 300-m-high tower beckons to all these who come here in the pursuit of higher education. It is one of the oldest universities in India.
Induri Fort; इन्दुरी किल्ला
A fort built by Sarsenapati Khandojirao Yesajirao Dabhade in 1720-21. The fort also has a mint building inside the fort which is in shambles. The entrance gate is in good condition. The fort has 9 bastions which are well connected by a fortification wall. The walls of the fort are 30-40 ft high made of basalt rock with brickwork at the top. There is a temple of Kadjai inside the fort.
Chakan Fort
This historical landmark's architecture features Italian arches, salons, suites and spacious lawns. During the 1942 Quit India Movement, the British interned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi here. The palace belonged to Aga Khan, prince and head of the Khoja sect, who later donated the palace to erect a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife. Must see is an exhibition of very rare black-and-white photos and paintings from various epochs in the freedom movement, but descriptions are sparse so it helps if you already have background to the story. Also worth seeing is the Samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi in the backyard.
The house of the Chapekar brothers, two Indian revolutionaries in the British period, now converted to a museum.
The museum contains various exhibits on Indian history. It was founded by French author François Gautier.
A science centre housing a museum, an art gallery, an auditorium, an amphitheatre and a planetarium.
Talegaon Dabhade
Punes Premier Riding school, Japalouppe is spread out over a picturesque 19 acres, with a team of 60 horses catering to a wide skill set of riders, from basic trotting and school work to advanced jumping and dressage.
The curated walk takes visitors inside the main building complex, which was built in 1871 and served as the summer residence of the Governor of Bombay. Building was designed by James Trubshaw and was modeled in lines of Prince Albert’s Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, while the bell tower was inspired by Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence, Italy. The interior consisted of a grand ballroom which has been converted into an auditorium. The dining room today serves as a seminar room. In spite of the adoptive reuse the interior is mostly kept unchanged and still contains the antique furniture and chandeliers. The building also houses a museum with exhibits from history, geology and anthropology. Weapons from the 19th-century Maratha armory are also on display.The most interesting part of the Pune University heritage tour is a 300-foot-long underground tunnel that once connected the kitchen. Note: The notice appears on the Savitribai Phule Pune University website on Friday and there is no need for a prior booking and participants can simply drop in at the venue at 11:00AM. The walks starts at 11:30AM.
A multipurpose stadium owned and managed by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).
MCA Stadium
It hosts both one-day internationals and test matches with a seating capacity of 37,000 spectators. It serves as the home stadium for the Maharashtra cricket team, as well as the IPL team Pune Warriors.
Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
A field hockey stadium.
Good and wide selection of food with very pleasant covered and garden dining areas away from the hectic main road.
Good Indian food. Has a nice outside dining area.
North Indian food, also at Destination Center, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar.
Serves one of the best vada pavs. A must-have when you are in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Sayaji Hotel
Offers a vast & delicious variety of concept dining menus. Really worth paying for, especially for the unlimited servings of prawns, crabs, chicken, mutton, fish and also equally delicious Veg food. Rotate skewered dishes yourself with a grill built into the table. Good 8-10 variety of desserts to finish your meal.
Enjoy cold coffee here
Single room, or independent 3 BHK apartments, AC bedrooms with double beds and independent bathrooms, TV with cable & DVD player, furnished kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, mixer grinder and gas stove, utility with fully automatic washing machine, iron and ironing board, a large swimming pool with children's area, sun deck, a swim-up bar & hot tub, clubhouse with gym, lounge/party room, steam sauna & massage room, 24-hr security, power backup, basketball & badminton court, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi.
luxury accommodation in your budget, service apartment for rent, apartment for living, apartment for property management, bedroom suite, bungalow, corporate apartments, flats, furnished apartment for rent, holiday accommodation. 24hrs security, Power Back up, Basketball & Badminton court, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi internet
4-star hotel with 60 Executive Suites. Multi-cuisine restaurant, with Indian, south Indian, Chinese, Continental and Thai cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business Center with secretarial assistance, travel desk, and cab on call. All rooms are centrally air-conditioned, carpeted, running hot and cold water, satellite TV, mini bar, and direct dial calling. The hotel also has a travel service, currency exchange, doctor on call, fridge, iron box, hot & cold water, gym and internet.
Rooms and service of much higher quality than in US Courtyards, including better shower plumbing and air-conditioning. Reasonable restaurant. Driver service to nearby locations.Refrigerator and safe in the room but not much space for cloth storage.
Also has a multi-cuisine restaurant, open 11AM to midnight daily, that serves North Indian, Continental and other cuisines, has outdoor and indoor seating and has live music and ghazals on weekends. The water park is open daily, 10AM-6PM and costs $6. Sentosa is easily visible from the main highway.
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