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10 Days in Pune: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Cultural Delights

Akshay Patil

Akshay Patil

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Pune, Maharashtra, India. Discover ancient temples, serene gardens, and historical landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of this vibrant city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Pune

Day 1Temples and Historical Marvels
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$33

Pataleshwar Cave Temple
8th century cave temple carved from basalt rock, with square pillars & ornate carvings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
11 - 16 min

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Shree Omkareshwar Temple
This 18th-century Hindu temple has onion-shaped domes & other traditional architectural features.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
9 - 14 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 2Gardens and War Memorials
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$19

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$ 8

Chittaranjan Vatika
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
18 - 22 min

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National War Memorial Southern Command
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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$6
5 - 6 min

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Empress Botanical Garden
Sprawling botanical garden specializing in regional plants, with rare trees, flowers & a kids' area.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 3Palaces and Spiritual Serenity
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$38

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$ 8

Aga Khan Palace
Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi's 2-year imprisonment in 1940s.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
25 - 30 min

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Mahadji Shinde Chhatri
Memorial for an 18th-century military leader, with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
56 - 68 min

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Ramdara temple
Striking temple with steps down to the water & decorative idols in vibrant, colonnaded prayer halls.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 4Parks and Water Fun
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$25

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$ 8

ISKCON Pune Camp
Hindu temple offering multiple festivals & family activities, plus a bakery & a gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
38 - 46 min

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Wagheshwar Temple
Elaborate temple carved out of black basalt with a colorful gopuram tower, overlooking a lake.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
23 - 28 min

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Diamond Water Parks
Amusement park with water slides, a wave pool & a lazy river, plus a vegetarian restaurant.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
Day 5Trampolines and Sacred Sites
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$38

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$ 4

SkyJumper Trampoline Park - Pune
Soft-play areas & laser-tag games at a family activity center with climbing ropes & trampolining.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
25 - 30 min

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Laal Mahal
Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace, home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Lakeside Bliss and Spiritual Retreats
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$19

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$ 8

ISKCON NVCC Pune
Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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Katraj Lake
Fountains synchronised to lights & music for evening shows at a lake with garden paths & benches.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
13 - 16 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 7Temples and Tranquil Gardens
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$19

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$ 8

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir
Ancient Vedic texts provided a steel-free design scheme for this landmark, towering temple complex.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
25 - 30 min

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Taljai Tekdi
Walking paths traverse this serene urban park with an observation tower, playground & temple.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
18 - 22 min

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Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden
Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas, plus fish ponds & a kids' play area.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 8Wildlife Encounters and Fort Exploration
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$30

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$ 4

Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
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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$20
77 - 93 min

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Sinhagad Fort
Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$10
Day 9Buddhist Caves and Bouncing Fun
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$32

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$ 8

Bhaja Buddhist Caves
22 landmark rock-cut caves featuring old carvings & a large shrine, dating to the 2nd century BCE.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
76 - 92 min

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Butterfly Trampoline Park - Hinjawadi (Pune)
Family amusement park with trampolines courses, plus climbing walls, foam pits & Zumba sessions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
37 - 45 min

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Shri Chatushrungi Devi Temple
Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
Day 10Spiritual Sanctuaries and Cultural Gems
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$38

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$ 11

Mahasadhu Shree Moraya Gosavi Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi Mandir
Stone-carved temple with life-sized animal statues, flower-bedecked altars & colorful towers.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
35 - 42 min

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Late Sanjay Mahadeo Nimhan Gram Sanskruti Udyan
Homespun exhibits about rural village life a century ago, with costumes & historical displays.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
25 - 30 min

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Kamala Nehru Park
Recreational green space featuring a children's play area, running path & a displayed military jet.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
12 - 15 min

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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Museum housing one man's varied collection of 20,000+ Indian artefacts ranging from toys to artwork.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $349 In total

Activities & Food:$288
Transport:$62