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6-Day Pune Adventure: Explore the Rich Heritage and Serene Lakes

ranjanmandanna

ranjanmandanna

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey to Pune, Maharashtra, India. Discover the fascinating Lokmanya Tilak Museum, majestic Parvati Hill, and iconic Shaniwar Wada. Immerse yourself in art at Darpan Art Gallery and find tranquility at Manas Lake and Mastani Lake. Join us on this adventure and experience the vibrant culture of Pune.

Day 1
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$5

Lokmanya Tilak Museum
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
Day 2
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$15

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$ 3

Manas Lake
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
132 - 159 min

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Varasgaon Dam
Local hangout spot backed by forested hills, popular for day trips, family picnics & sunset views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$10
Day 3
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$20

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$ 3

Parvati Hill
Leafy, 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views, several temples & a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$15
18 - 22 min

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Shree Trishunda Ganpati Mandir
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$5
Day 4
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$30

Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
7 - 10 min

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Shaniwar Wada
Peshwa palace fort built in the 1740s, with a main gate big enough to let elephants pass through.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
Day 5
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$10

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$ 3

Darpan Art Gallery
This gallery has a wide policy for displaying work in a multitude of media by mainly local artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
36 - 44 min

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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir
Ancient Vedic texts provided a steel-free design scheme for this landmark, towering temple complex.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$5
Day 6
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$10

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$ 3

Katraj Lake
Fountains synchronised to lights & music for evening shows at a lake with garden paths & benches.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
48 - 58 min

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Mastani Lake
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$5

Budget breakdown: $102 In total

Activities & Food:$90
Transport:$12