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Pune, India
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South Pune is the gateway to the historic Western Ghats (Sahyadri). Centred around the bustling Sinhagad Road and areas like Vadgaon Budruk and Ambegaon, this region offers a more relaxed, suburban atmosphere compared to the city centre. It is the been base for travellers visiting the iconic Sinhagad Fort and the scenic Khadakwasla Dam. This area has been transformed into a cultural hub with the opening of Shivsrushti, a world-class historical theme park.
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A dam on the Mutha River, which created a reservoir called Khadakwasla Lake, which is the main source of water for Pune. Many people come here on weekends and during the monsoon season. The Peacock Bay hosts a large number of peacocks. It hosts various competitions like the annual national inland championship, open lake swimming competition, etc. Khadakwasla Lake is a venue for water sports in Pune.
Talyatla Ganpati
A 25-acre park featuring a famous Ganesh temple built in the middle of a lake by Nanasaheb Peshwa in 1784. The "Chowpatty" outside the park is one of Pune's most famous spots for Pav Bhaji and Bhel Puri.
Pu La Deshpande Garden
One of the largest gardens in Pune, modelled after Korakuen Garden in Okayama as a bridge between the two cities. It is the largest Japanese garden outside Japan, spanning over 10 acres.
Katraj Zoo, Pune Zoo
A zoo managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). It is divided into three parts: an animal orphanage, a snake park and a zoo and it also includes the Katraj Lake.
It has historical importance dating back to the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The surroundings are beautiful in the rainy season and on clear days you can see a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
A hill and a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns. Near the forest entrance is a temple to the hill's namesake Taljai Mata; a Hindu goddess. The reserve attracts migratory birds and is home to peacocks. The location is therefore popular with amateur bird watchers. Vehicles are prohibited in the area.
A museum with over 51,000 cricket items.
A few temples and a museum are seated on top of this tall hill which offers spectacular vistas of the surrounding area. A steep flight of 108 narrow steps leads to the hill top temple built by Balaji Baji Rao. ‘Nagarkjana’ drum house is the temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar. This was once the private shrine of the Peshwas. It is also the final resting place of Nana Saheb Peshwa. The Parvati museum houses portraits of Peshwas, old manuscripts, coins, and other artifacts.
It has an extensive collection of family heirloom of Maharashtra, coupled with a collection of Indian painters and historic artefacts.
Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park
Historical theme park dedicated to the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with exhibits and displays depicting events and aspects of Maratha history.
New Vedic Cultural Center (NVCC), Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra Temple
The largest temple in Pune dedicated to Radha Krishna. The temple complex has two temples- the main Radha Krishna temple and the Venkateswara (Balaji) temple. The Radhakrishna temple is built in North Indian architectural style using red stone and marble while the Venkateswara temple is built in South Indian architectural style using Kota stone.
And go out for horse treks with Digvijay Pratishthan.
Clean three-star facilities nice lake view.
Accommodation with private rooms in the Sinhagad Road area.
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