by Many people have been thinking of moving to Pune in recent years. With its modern and trendy infrastructure, many are finally leaving the metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Delhi. The best destinations which can be found in Pune are mainly advanced industries, culture centers, malls and museums which include Science Museum & Planetarium, Ramoji Film City, National Botanical Research Institute of India (NBRI), Charni Road market etc.
Pune is also becoming a tourist destination due to its perfect weather conditions with mild climate throughout the year. The city is known for its Pune Festival which includes 43 events. The city is also famous for its travel and tourism industry which includes historical monuments, music concerts, and festivals. Pune is located in the Eastern part of India and very close to Mumbai It is also located at 750 km from Chennai and 690 km from Aurangabad.
List of Best Places To Visit In Pune
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Torna Fort, Pune
Torna Fort is located in the heart of the city. It is one of the very few forts in Maharashtra which has a complete perimeter wall. This fort was built during 1713 and 1720 by Balaji Vishwanath, the nephew of Rajaram Chhatrapati. This fort was initially known as ‘Rajgad’ but later on it was named Torna. The entry in this fort is through a very large gate named as ‘Pol’. There is a huge wall all along the fort which leads to the main building of the fort where you can find temples, royal court and many other buildings. There are four gates in total from all sides which leads to chhatri, steps and tunnels. The main gate of the Torna Fort is made with beautiful intricate carvings of Gods and Goddesses.
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Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park is located in Pune which is also known as Rahul Gandhi Zoological Park due to some political reasons. This zoo was made as a tribute to Rajiv Gandhi so that the memories of him would last forever. There are numerous types of animals which can be found in this zoo with different species of birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians.
Where: Pune-Satara Road, Opp. Katraj Dairy, Katraj, Pune
When to do it: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
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Fashion Street, Pune
Fashion Street is located in Prabhat Road, Pune. This place is one of the best shopping locations for people who love fashion or have a craze for shopping. The main reason behind this is that there are a number of famous and trendy brands in this street which includes the likes of Louis Philippe, Woodland, Provogue and many more. The location of this street makes it one of the most visited places in Pune with a huge footfall throughout the year.
Where: Fergusson College Road, Shivajinagar, Pune
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Shri Balaji Mandir
Shri Balaji Mandir is located in Shivajinagar, Pune. This temple is one of the most famous temples in this city which is dedicated to Lord Balaji, a Hindu deity. This temple had been built by Rama Pandurang Pandurang Khankhar around the year 1820. There are many prominent statues inside the temple which includes Shri Ganesh and Goddess Bhavani alongside Hanuman and Shiva.
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National War Museum
National War Museum was built over a period of 40 years. It is located in the city of Pune. The very first museum in the country which was dedicated to the Indian Freedom Movement, this museum has been built to display weapons, models and documents. This museum also has a library where you can read and understand about the history of Indian freedom struggle during pre-independence period and post-independence period.
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Sinhagarh Fort
Sinhagarh Fort is located in Pune which is also known as Sinhagad Fort. This fort was built by the rulers of the Shindeshwari Dynasty. The main reason for this very strong fort was that it protected them from many invaders including Shivaji, Afzal Khan and others. This fort was first built by Gajraj Singh Kachwaha in the year 1791 and later on taken over by his son .
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Shivneri Fort
Shivneri Fort is located in Junnar, Pune which is also known as Shivner Fort. This fort was built by Raje Bhoj Raja who was the ruler of Pune around the year 1129 during 1178. This fort has witnessed many battles and wars throughout its presence. But the main reason behind its destruction was in 1659 because there were no proper rulers after that hence it was not maintained properly.
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Katraj Snake Park
Katraj Snake Park is located in Katraj, Pune. This snake park mainly deals with the rescue and protection of venomous snakes all around the year. There are a number of snakes available in this snake park including cobras, spectacled cobras, Russell’s viper and many more.
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Adishwar Temple
Adishwar Temple is located in Warje, Pune which was built by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj during 1852 and 1857. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva who is known as Adishwara. This temple also has a shrine which was built for a thief who was rehabilitated during the year 1867. The main attraction of this temple is a bell which was brought from the ruins of the Chor Dinery i.e. rung only in case of emergencies
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Rajmachi, Pune
Rajmachi, Pune is located on the banks of the Mula river and is famous for its Anganvadi Centres which are located all over the city. The main attraction of this place is a dam which was constructed around the year 1766 by Aga Kanhoji Angre. There are shops and food stalls which can be accessed through a number of entry points near this dam.
Final Words
Pune is one of the most popular cities in India and is located in the Western part of India. There are multiple tourist spots where you can visit throughout your stay in this city. The city is known for its beautiful weather, beautiful nature, rich culture and vibrant lifestyle. This city has a historic background and was a well known trade route during pre-independent era. There are a lot of cultural activities which take place in detail including the music concerts, dance shows and traditional dramas which can be accessed by joining various events that happen throughout the year.
