Pune
About Pune
Pune is a sprawling city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was once the base of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire, which lasted from 1674 to 1818. It's known for the grand Aga Khan Palace, built-in 1892, and now a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashes are preserved in the garden. The 8th-century Pataleshwar Cave Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Saras Baug Park features a Ganesh temple, dedicated to the elephant-headed god. Parvati Hill, topped by another temple complex and the Peshwa Museum, affords panoramic views of Pune. Shaniwar Wada, an 18th-century fortified palace, was once the seat of Maratha Peshwas. The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum displays a whimsical collection of Indian lamps, puppets, hookah pipes, and other arts and crafts. The Darshan Museum tells the story of modern Indian saint and scholar Sadhu Vaswani through multimedia exhibits and a light and sound show. The city also contains a commercial ashram retreat, the OSHO International Meditation Resort.
Sinhagad
Sinhagad is a hill fortress located around 25 km southwest of the city of Pune, India. Some of the information available at this fort suggests that the fort could have been built 2000 years ago.
Shaniwarwada
Shaniwarwada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818.
Aga Khan Palace
Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. Built-in 1892, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian history.
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo, is located in Katraj of Pune in India.
Parvati Hill
Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune, India. The hillock rises to 2,100 feet above sea level. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, one of the most scenic locations in Pune.
Lal Mahal
Lal Mahal of Pune is one of the most famous monuments located in Pune, India. In the year 1630 AD, Shivajimaharaj'sFather Shahaji Bhosale, established the Lal Mahal for his wife Jijabai and son.
Chattushringi Temple
Chattushringi Temple also called Chattushrungi Temple is a Hindu temple in the city of Pune in the Maharashtra state of India. The temple is located on the slope of a hill on Senapati Bapat Road.
Pataleshwar Cave Temple
Pataleshwar Cave Temple is a rock-cut cave temple, carved out in the 8th century in the Rashtrakuta period. It is located in what is now Pune, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Balaji Mandir
Balaji Mandir is a well-known Indian temple and landmark in Pashan, Pune. It was built by the Ahobila Mutt.
Best Time To Visit Pune
The best time to visit Pune is during the months of October to February. Summers are from March to June and it has a maximum temperature of up to 42°C. The end of May experiences too many dusty winds and humidity remain high. Rainy months are from June to October, with moderate rainfall and the temperature is around 22°C to 28°C. Annual rainfall is about 722 mm and is experienced between June and September. The winter days are not chilling cold, so travelers can venture out and try different Maharashtra street food. The daytime temperature is around 26°C and at night it falls to below 9°C. December and January temperatures often drop from 5°C to 6°C.
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