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Things to do in Pune

8 August 2017 / Pune

Our insider guides to the city will give you a whole new outlook!

The joy of discovery lies not just in exploring new places but in seeing familiar ones with new eyes! You may be in Pune for a short visit, have just moved here or been a long-term resident – but there’s always something new to experience here. To make things simpler, we’ve curated a list of must-dos and will have your Uber waiting when you’re ready to go!

HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS SITES
1 Aga Khan Palace

Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building and is considered to be one of the greatest marvels of India. The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu.

Location: Kalyani Nagar

2. Shaniwar Wada
Built in 1732, Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune. The important buildings in the palace includes the Thorlya Rayancha Diwankhana (The Court Reception Hall), Naachacha Diwankhana (Dance Hall), and Juna Arsa Mahal (Old Mirror Hall). Shaniwarwada has five gates and impressive lotus-shaped fountain.
Location: Shaniwar Peth
3.  Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple 
The temple is a beautiful construction and boasts a rich history of over 100 years. The Ganesh idol is 7.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is adorned with nearly 8 kilos of gold. Mr. Dagdusheth Halwai, the successful sweet seller under the name Kaka Halwai, built this temple in 1893.
Location: Budhvar Peth
NATURE AND PARKS 
1.  Osho Teerth Park
Osho Teerth is a beautiful 12-acre park that has been created out of a publicly-owned former wasteland. Enjoy quiet walks & jogs in calm, natural setting amid dense foliage, gardens & a stream.
Location: Koregaon Park
 2. Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
The 130-acre zoo is divided into three parts (including the Katraj Lake): an animal orphanage, a snake park and a zoo. The zoo has collections of reptiles, mammals and birds. 
Location: Katraj
 

FUN ACTIVITIES 
1. Bazaar walk
‘Kasba’ means ‘market-town’, and the neighbourhoods covered in this walk tell tales of the Maratha Empire’s glory. Contrastingly, the same neighbourhoods house a vibrantly bustling market full of people. 

Location: Kasba Peth

2. Treks around Pune
Make your vacation a special one as you head out to these trekking zones in Pune for a fun filled day. Well known treks – Rajmachi Trek, Sinhagad Trek, Raireshwar Trek, Korigad Fort Trek, Lohgad Trek, Kalsubai Peak Trek and Vasota Fort Trek 
3. High Octane
High Octane offers the ultimate family entertainment experience! It enthuses the energy and excitement of arcade redemption games, with the fun and frolic of activities like Bowling, Go-karting and F1 simulation racing. 
Location: Seasons Mall, Magarpatta City