And go out for horse treks with Digvijay Pratishthan.
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.