Pune

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A June 2009 trip to Pune by Mayur A. Shah

ShaniwarwadaMore Photos

Pune is also known as the Oxford of East. The old city is divided into Peths (area) & is made up of narrow lanes & Wada’s (old styled buildings); now-a-days this wada’s are quickly getting converted into Apartments.

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Lal Mahal PalaceBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

In this building different events of Raja Chahtrapati Shivaji are shown through painting.Raja Chatrapati Shivaji in his early days, then his meeting with Shayiste Khan,Afzal Khan, Conquering of Kondhana (Shingad) fort,Raj Abhishek (Sworn Ceremony),Raje Making Justice,Taking lessons of War & Politics from his mentor Dadaji Kondev.Also few weapons like Sowrds,guns are also kept in display box. Also Satellite map of Maharastra is displayed at the center.

Entry Fee:-Rs.2 for adults & Rs.1 for kids.
Time :- 09:00 to 13:00 & 16:00 to 20:00
No Photography is allowed here.
You have to keep your baggage at the entrance.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 8, 2009

Lal Mahal Palace
Near Shaniwar Wada Pune, India

Dagdu Sheth GanpatiBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Everybody coming to Pune should visit Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple & take the blessing of Lord Ganesha.Your tour to Pune is incomplete without this.

No Photography is allowed here.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 8, 2009

Dagdu Sheth Ganpati
Pune, India

Rajiv Gandhi ZooBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Rajiv Gandhi Zoo or Katraj Snake Park"

Rajiv Gandhi Zoo
This Zoo is also popularly known as Katraj Snake Park as it is located in Katraj & has a variety of Snake species. Other animals like White Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Peacock, etc are also kept in the zoo.
At least 2.5 to 3 hrs are needed to explore it leisurely be ready to walk ,otherwise you can hire battery operated vehicles which has a capacity to accommodate 10 people. Zoo has boating facility in Katraj lake which in the middle of the Zoo,but currently services are stopped as some people had spotted Crocodile in the lake.

Entry Fee:-Rs.10 for adults & Rs.5 for kids. Foreigners :-Rs.25
It is closed on Wednesday.
You have to deposit Rs.10 for every Bottled water at the entrance which is refunded which you exit
Time :-
From 1st April to 15th June 09:30 to 19:00
(Sale of tickets upto 18:00)
From 16th June to 31st March 09:30 to 18:00
(Sale of tickets upto 17:00)

Booking for Battery Operated Vehicle
Ticket :Adult Rs.20 Child Rs.10
Time of first Vehicle :-10:00
Time of last Vehicle :-17:00
Lunch time :-13:00 to 13:30.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 8, 2009

Rajiv Gandhi Zoo
NH 4 Pune, India
020 24370747

Shidhe ChatriBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Shindhe Chatri
This has three temples. One is of Lord Shiva,Vitthal Rukhmani.
It is located in Wanorie area of Pune.The building built in the memory of Mahadji Scindia who was great Maratha noble man. I

Entry Fee :-Rs. 2
Time :- 06:00 to 20:00
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 8, 2009

Shidhe Chatri
Wanowrie Pune, India

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum
Different life events of Dr.Ambedkar are shown through various old photographs. Also many items which were used by him like Utensils,Table,chair,clothes,books,pen,ink-pot,trunk,etc are displayed.
This museum is maintained by Symbosis institute. He was the Architect of Indian Constitution.
Address:-Senapati Bapat Rd,near Symbosis institute.
Entry Fee :-Rs.5
Time :- 08:30 to 17:30
Photography is not allowed
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 8, 2009

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum
Next to Symbosis Institute, Senapati Bapat Road Pune, India

Trishund GanpatiBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "A Must see Ancient Temple"

Trishund Ganpati
This temple was built in 1754 in narrow lanes of Somwar Peth near Kamla Nehru Hospital.It is known for its rare architecture & stone work.

Time :- 07:00 to 12:00 & 17:00 to 21:00
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 8, 2009

Trishund Ganpati
Somwar Peth, Near Kamla Nehru Hospital Pune, India

Aga Khan PlaceBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "A Must See for Mahatma Gandhij's Lovers"

Aga Khan Palace
Different life events of Mahatma Gandhiji are shown through various old photographs. Also many items which were used by him like Utensils, clothes, books, etc are displayed.
Gandhji was kept under house arrest in this building with his wife Kasturbha Gandhi. Also Shri Mahadeobhai Desai, Dr. Sarojini Naidu and others were kept under imprisonment in the Agha khan Palace during 1942- Quit India movement.This heritage building is maintained by ASI (Archeological Survey of India)

Entry Fee for Indians:-Rs.5 & for foreigners Rs.100 or 2$.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 7, 2009

Aga Khan Place
Yerwada Pune, India

Raja Dinkar Kelkar MuseumBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Best Museum in Pune"

Kelkar Museum
It is a heaven for archeological lovers & Museum lovers with nearly 20,000 collections of objects paintings, handicrafts, armour-suits, musical instruments, Vases, Ink-pots, God & Goddess old idols and many other objects of art and artifacts collected from all over the world.One should not miss visit to Kelkar Museum.

Time:-09:30 to 18:00 Tickets are sold upto 17:30
Closed on 15th August ,28th January & Anantchaturdashi (3rd Sept.2009-This date changes according to Hindu Calendar)

For Indians:- Adult:Rs.20 Kid:Rs.5
For Foreginers :-Adult:Rs.200 Kid:Rs.50
Still Camera:-Rs.150
Video Camera:- Rs.300
Mobile Camera:- Rs.75

Please switch off your Camera Flash otherwise you have to pay a fine of Rs.500.
Wesite:-
www.kelkarmuseum.org
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 7, 2009

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
1377-78, Natu Baug Pune, India
+91 (20) 2448 21 01

Kesari WadaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Kesri Wada or Lokmanya Tilak Museum"

Lokmanya Tilak
Different life events of Lokmanya are shown through various old photographs. Also many items which were used by him like Utensils, Table, chair, clothes, books, pen, etc are displayed. Also old edition of Kesari Newspaper which was started by him is also kept. It is on Kelkar Road in Narayan peth.

No Entrance Fee.
Time:- 10:00 to 13:00 & 15:00 to 18:00
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 7, 2009

Kesari Wada
Kelkar Road,Narayan Peth Pune, India

Vishrambaug WadaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Vishrambaug Wada
It is an old Peshwa era Structure now taken over by Goverement,it has Post Office & Library.It also houses small models of some old remarkable buildings of Pune like Nana Wada, Kasba Ganpati, Peshwa Daptar (Office),Omkareshwar Temple,Trishund Temple,Mandai (Vegetable Market),etc.

Opposite to Vishrambaug Wada is Tulsibaug which is a narrow shopping lane , a mini paradise for females to buy all kinds of goods related to household & fashion. But don’t forget to bargain,or directly go to Tulsi Shop which has fixed rates so no chances of getting cheated.

Time:-10:30 to 13:00 & 17:00 to 20:00
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 7, 2009

Vishrambaug Wada
Pune, India

Shaniwar WadaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Pune Landmark"

Entrance gate of Shaniwarwada
A royal residence built by the second Peshwa, Bajirao-II ,now in ruins, but under good care of ASI (Archeological Survey of India) only Plinth level is present. If Big Ben represents London, Eiffel Tower represents Paris then Shaniwarwada represents Pune.

Entry Fee for Indians:-Rs.5 & for foreigners Rs.100 or 2$.
It is daily open from 08:00 to 18:00.
Also a show on the life of Peshwa is shown from 19:15 to 20:15 in Marathi language &
second show in English from 20:30 to 21:30.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 7, 2009

Shaniwar Wada
Pune, India

Pataleshwar TempleBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "An Unfinished Cave"

Pataleshwar Cave
It is also known as (Cave Temple of Bhamburda).This cave has Lord Shiva Temple.It is an unfinished cave in the heart of the city next to Jangali Maharaj Temple on J.M.Road (Exactly opposite to Standard Chartend Bank,Shivaji nagar Branch).
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Mayur A. Shah on July 7, 2009

Pataleshwar Temple
Jungli Maharaj Road Pune, India

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