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| The Aga Khan's Palace (Pune) |
Located across the river in Yerawada and set in 6.5 hectares of gardens in the Gandhi National Memorial. The samadhi of the Mahatma's wife, Kasturba Gandhi also lies here.
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| Bund Gardens (Pune) |
There are 3 famous gardens in Pune -- the Empress Botanical Gardens, Peshwa Park and the Bund Gardens.
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| National Defense Academy (Pune) |
National Defense Academy is situated at a distance of 17 km from Pune at Khadakvasla, the academy gives basic training to the cadets of all 3 branches of the services -- the army, air-force and the navy.
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| Parvati Hill and Temples (Pune) |
Once the private shrine of the Peshwa rulers is now a popular tourist spot, with the Parvati and Devdeveshwar temples standing atop a hill and also the Parvati museum which houses replicas of ancient paintings, old manuscripts, weapons and coins.
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| Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum (Pune) |
This fascinating museum is one of Pune's real delights. The exhibits are the personal collection of Sri Dinkar Gangadhar who died in 1990.
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| Shaniwar Wada (Pune) |
Built in 1736 in the old part of the city, this was once the palace of the Peshwa rulers. After the palace was mysteriously destroyed by fire in 1827, only an old fortified wall, the majestically built 'Nagarkhana' and a lotus pool park remains.
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| Pataleshwar Cave Temple (Pune) |
Pataleshwar Cave Temple is located in the heart of the city, at Shivajinagar, lies the 8th century rock-cut temple. Reminiscent of Ellora, the temple has been hewn from a single rock and houses massive pillars, a Lord Shiva shrine and a Nandi bull.
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| Saras Baug (Pune) |
Saras Baug has charming lawns and the famous Ganesh temple which was built by Madhavrao Peshwa, it is a quite popular evening spot in Pune.
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| Shinde's Chhatri (Pune) |
Among the best architectural sights in Pune, this memorial of the great Maratha warrior, Mahadaji Shinde, houses his chhattri (umbrella) and his portrait in silver.
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| Lal Deval (Pune) |
Built by the famous David Sassoon in 1867 it is a red brick and trap stone building of English-Gothic style.
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| Pashan lake (Pune) |
12 kms north of NDA, this beautiful lake is a home to a variety of migratory and residential birds.
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| The Film and Television Institute of India (Pune) |
A premier institute, FTII imparts training in all major branches of film training and film making and is known to have produced some of the finest film professionals of the country.
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| University Buildings (Pune) |
The site of the Pune University, the stately mansion at Ganeshkhind, was the official residence of the governor of Mumbai during the monsoon season.
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| Yoga Institute (Pune) |
The 'Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute', is a world renowned yoga institute. It is directed by Mr. B. K. S. Iyengar and courses of short and long durations are conducted here.
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| Osho Commune International (Pune) |
Osho Commune International the famous ashram of Bhagwan Rajneesh lies in Pune.
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| Lohagad and Visapur Forts (Around Pune) |
Lohagad and Visapur Forts are built atop an impressive hill, 52 kms from Pune, these majestic forts were built in the 18th century. It is separated by a 1 km ridge and is a good place for trekking.
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| Shivneri Fort (Around Pune) |
Shivneri Fort, the birth place of Shivaji, lies 94 kms from Pune. One of the interesting features of this fort is a mosque with two minarets which are joined by a graceful arch.
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| Sinhagad Fort (Around Pune) |
Shivaji named this fort after his lion-hearted general -- Tanaji Malusare, this majestic fortress of the lion stands at a height of 1290 mt. Located at a distance of 25 kms from the city, it was conquered by Shivaji in 1670.
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| Samadhi to Tanaji (Around Pune) |
Tanaji Malusare was the brave general of Shivaji and has been referred by him as a lion.
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| Dehu-Alandi Temple (Around Pune) |
Situated on the banks of the river Indrayani, Dehu was the place where the Tukaram the greatest Marathi saint of the 17th century -- was born. Alandi, 22 kms from Pune, is a prigrim centre where the 'samadhi' of the famous saint-poet Dnyaneshwar is situated.
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| Bhimashanker Temple (Around Pune) |
122 km from Pune, lies the Bhimashanker Temple -- the elaborately carved temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the country. A fair is held here annually during the festival of Mahashivratri.
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| Jejuri Temple (Around Pune) |
Situated at a distance of 60 km from Pune, the place is known for the famous temple of 'Khandoba' and an annual fair, attended by Hindus in large numbers, which is held here.
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| Panshet Water Sport Complex (Around Pune) |
Panshet Water Sports Complex is developed by MTDC and it offers a lot of activities to the visitors. The resorth has various thrilling water-sports like speed boats, water scooters, kayaking wind-surfing etc.
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| Gandhi National Memorium or Aga Khan Hall (Pune) |
Imam Sultan Muhammad Sha Aga Khan III, built this place in 1892 and is set in 6.5 hectares of gardens.
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