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Here are some of the must places to watch in Pune…

Lal Deval (Synagogue) : Lal Deval is Pune’s finest synagogue, built by philanthropist David Sassoon in 1867.It is located in Moledina Road.The synagogue is carved out of red-brick-and-stone structure built in the English Gothic style.This gives it the resemblance of a church.

Bund Garden : Bund Garden is now known as the Mahatma Gandhi Udyan.It was constructed by Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy.It is located on the right bank of the Mula Mutha river.The prime purpose for constructing this garden was to provide water to the poor during summer. it has gained wide popularity owing to its boating facilities and well-designed jogging track which proves to be a major source of attraction for tourist.

The Osho International Commune : The Commune was founded by Osho Rajneesh who died in 1990.Ohso ashram, which is now known as the Osho communal centre is located at 17-km away from Koregoan Park, a green and elite suburb of Pune. The Osho International Commune is in Koregaon Park, attracting thousands of foreigners wishing to take part in the meditation courses organized by the Ashram.The commune has beautiful gardens open to the public in the mornings and evenings.

Aga Khan Palace : Agakhan Palace is a great historical landmark of Pune.It is located at 2-km away from Bund Garden in Yerwada on Pune – Nagar Road.This place is carved out of Italian arches and spacious lawns, an unlikely place for a prison but the Britishers interned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi here.The architecture of the palace wil take you down memory lane, reminding you of the illustrations from fairy tale houses.

Shindyanchi Chhatri : The temple is carved out of Rajasthani architecture.This is one of the architectural prides of Pune.The great warrior Mahadji Shinde,the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army founded this memorial in the year 1760 to 1780 under the mighty Peshwas. The is an imposing edifice situated at Wanowrie.

Bal Gandharv Mandir : The temple is a centre of different cultural happenings like exhibitions, theatre, orchestra – instrumental and vocal.It is a home of Marathi Theatre.It helps both in commercial and experimental use.

Pataleshwar Cave Temples ataleshwar Cave Temples was built in 8th century.This temple is carved out of rock.The huge pillars, a Shiva shrine and a Nandi bull imparts a special attraction to this temple.It is located in the heart of the city, at Shivaji Nagar.

Shaniwar Wada : The Shaniwar Wada temple was built in 1736.The temple has historic importance.The palace belonged to Peshwa (Prime Ministers) rulers which became the seat of political power during the reign of Bajirao-I. The wada (Fort) was destroyed by a major fire in 1827.Till today the cause of the fire is unknown. The palace has became so conspicuous that to this date it is regarded as a symbol of culture.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum : Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is carved out in a quaint Rajasthani-style building. The museum is divided into thirty-six sections and each section display a plethora of antiques.It holds a one-man collection of the most fascinating Indian artifacts.The special features include carved palace doors, pottery, a priceless collection of lamps and musical instruments of the Mughal and Maratha periods etc. A masterpiece is the ‘Mastani Mahal’ brought and erected as it was from its original place!

Parvati Hill and Temples : The Parvati museum is located on the hill top.It is a display house of protraits of heroes of the Peshwa dynasty along with old manuscripts, weapons and coins.The ‘Nagarkhana’ drum house, the imposing temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar are the main structures on the hill.According to the records, the main idol was carved out of gold by craftsmen from Karnataka.However it was stolen in 1932,later on it was replaced by silver idols plated with gold.The 108 step climb to the 17th century temple is a major source of attraction for the tourist.

Pune is located 192 km (by rail) and 160 km (by road) from Mumbai and is 559 meters above the mean sea level.At present Pune is the 7 th ranking industrial metro of India.Pune was known as Punyanagari in the past.Pune is popular for Queen of the Deccan, cultural capital of Maharashtra, pensioner’s paradise and Oxford of the East.It was home to some of the fiery personalities who wrote the eventful pages of India’s freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi rightly said that ” Pune is a bee-hive of dedicated workers for a noble cause.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

The best time to visit pune is in the month between September and February.In Summer the temperature ranges from 22 degree C to 39 degree C and in Winter it ranges from 12 degree C to 34 degree C. Rainy season is from June to August.