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10 Days in Pune: A Journey of Heritage and Adventure

Yogesh Kadu

Yogesh Kadu

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Pune, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in authentic cuisine. Discover the city's rich history at magnificent temples and forts, get up close with wildlife at the zoological park, and experience the adrenaline rush at trampoline parks. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Pune

Day 1Spiritual Bliss and Architectural Marvels
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$19

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$ 3

Hotel Neelkamal
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir
Ancient Vedic texts provided a steel-free design scheme for this landmark, towering temple complex.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
23 - 28 min

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ISKCON NVCC Pune
Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Biryani Delights and Wildlife Encounters
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$35

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$ 2

100 Biryani
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
25 - 38 min

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Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
This large zoo with a lake & greenery has a snake park with many reptiles & an animal rescue center.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
12 - 15 min

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Taljai Tekdi
Walking paths traverse this serene urban park with an observation tower, playground & temple.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 3Tranquil Retreats and Majestic Forts
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$31

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
9 - 11 min

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Katraj Lake
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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$2
79 - 95 min

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Sinhagad Fort
Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$3
Day 4Artistic Wonders and Serene Gardens
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$32

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 11 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Gastronomic Delights and Shopping Extravaganza
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$21

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$ 3

Balwas Restaurant and Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Fashion Street
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
137 - 165 min

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Bhaja Buddhist Caves
22 landmark rock-cut caves featuring old carvings & a large shrine, dating to the 2nd century BCE.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$4
89 - 107 min

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Shri Chatushrungi Devi Temple
Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$2
Day 6Divine Blessings and Historical Landmarks
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$33

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
5 - 8 min

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$6
Day 7Parks, Caves, and Temples
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$33

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$ 3

PD
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
11 - 16 min

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Kamala Nehru Park
Recreational green space featuring a children's play area, running path & a displayed military jet.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
14 - 17 min

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Pataleshwar Cave Temple
8th century cave temple carved from basalt rock, with square pillars & ornate carvings.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$2
67 - 81 min

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Ramdara temple
Striking temple with steps down to the water & decorative idols in vibrant, colonnaded prayer halls.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$2
Day 8Coffee, Spirituality, and Botanical Beauty
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$22

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$ 2

Coffee House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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ISKCON Pune Camp
Hindu temple offering multiple festivals & family activities, plus a bakery & a gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
10 - 12 min

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Empress Botanical Garden
Sprawling botanical garden specializing in regional plants, with rare trees, flowers & a kids' area.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$2
Day 9Clubbing, Memorials, and Palatial Splendor
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$36

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$ 4

The Poona Club
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$2
19 - 23 min

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Aga Khan Palace
Palace built in 19th century by Aga Khan & the site of Gandhi's 2-year imprisonment in 1940s.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
25 - 30 min

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Wagheshwar Temple
Elaborate temple carved out of black basalt with a colorful gopuram tower, overlooking a lake.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$2
Day 10Culinary Delights and Jumping Adventures
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$28

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$ 3

Mayur Caterer
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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SkyJumper Trampoline Park - Pune
Soft-play areas & laser-tag games at a family activity center with climbing ropes & trampolining.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
44 - 53 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$2
25 - 30 min

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Butterfly Trampoline Park - Hinjawadi (Pune)
Family amusement park with trampolines courses, plus climbing walls, foam pits & Zumba sessions.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$4

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$287
Transport:$20