9 Days in Pune: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Ravish Jaiswal

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure to Pune, Maharashtra, India and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty. From ancient temples to serene gardens, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of history, spirituality, and tranquility.

Trip to Pune

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Serenity and Botanical Bliss

$ 5

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Hindu temple offering multiple festivals & family activities, plus a bakery & a gift shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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Sprawling botanical garden specializing in regional plants, with rare trees, flowers & a kids' area.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 2Paying Homage to Heroes and Palace of History

$15

$ 6

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Memorial for an 18th-century military leader, with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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A fighter jet & replica frigate on a site for fallen combatants of India's post-independence years.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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20 - 24 min

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Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi's 2-year imprisonment in 1940s.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Temples, Tradition, and Spiritual Bliss

$ 5

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Elaborate temple carved out of black basalt with a colorful gopuram tower, overlooking a lake.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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43 - 52 min

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir

Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Exploring Gardens, Caves, and Sacred Temples

$ 6

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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30 - 36 min

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Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas, plus fish ponds & a kids' play area.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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20 - 24 min

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8th century cave temple carved from basalt rock, with square pillars & ornate carvings.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Serene Lakes

$11

$ 3

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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40 - 59 min

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Fountains synchronised to lights & music for evening shows at a lake with garden paths & benches.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Day 6Conquering the Majestic Sinhagad Fort

$ 5

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

113 - 136 min

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Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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69 - 83 min

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Shree Sadguru Shankar Maharaj Samadhi Math

Temple dedicated to an 18th-century holy man, with personal items, a marble idol & floral tributes.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 7Hilltop Serenity and Panoramic Views

$13

$ 6

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Leafy, 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views, several temples & a museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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17 - 21 min

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Recreational green space featuring a children's play area, running path & a displayed military jet.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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11 - 14 min

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Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Day 8Immerse in Art and History

$13

$ 3

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

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Museum housing one man's varied collection of 20,000+ Indian artefacts ranging from toys to artwork.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Once-stately, 3-story mansion with intricate brickwork plus wood carvings on the doorway & balcony.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 9Unveiling Ancient Caves and Spiritual Sanctuaries

$16

$ 6

Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Peshwa palace fort built in the 1740s, with a main gate big enough to let elephants pass through.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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107 - 129 min

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22 landmark rock-cut caves featuring old carvings & a large shrine, dating to the 2nd century BCE.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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67 - 81 min

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Mahasadhu Shree Moraya Gosavi Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi Mandir

Stone-carved temple with life-sized animal statues, flower-bedecked altars & colorful towers.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $130 In total

Activities & Food:$88

Transport:$42