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5 Days in Pune: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Anirudh Agarwal

Anirudh Agarwal

7 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Pune's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient temples, lush gardens, and fascinating museums. Indulge in delectable vegetarian cuisine and bounce your way through trampoline parks. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the cultural capital of Maharashtra!

Trip to Pune

Day 1Majestic Temples and Serene Gardens
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$62

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$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
20 - 24 min

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Ramdara temple
Striking temple with steps down to the water & decorative idols in vibrant, colonnaded prayer halls.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
47 - 57 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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$3
16 - 20 min

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The Northern Frontier
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
8 - 11 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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$10
25 - 30 min

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Wagheshwar Temple
Elaborate temple carved out of black basalt with a colorful gopuram tower, overlooking a lake.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$20
Day 2Culinary Delights and Cultural Immersion
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$60

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$ 6

The Flour Works
Started by Chef Meeta, this Bakery - Bistro is like a quiet oasis in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. Come indulge in exquisite baked products, along with an All Day Menu, Special Lunch and Dinner Menus and Plated Desserts
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
10 - 12 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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$5
23 - 28 min

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Shree Wadeshwar Bhuwan
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 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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$8
35 - 42 min

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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir
Ancient Vedic texts provided a steel-free design scheme for this landmark, towering temple complex.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$3
15 - 22 min

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Verdant Pure Veg
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$4
34 - 41 min

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Laal Mahal
Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace, home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji.
No time set
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$10
10 - 15 min

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Shree Omkareshwar Temple
This 18th-century Hindu temple has onion-shaped domes & other traditional architectural features.
No time set
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$3
Day 3Snacks, Zoos, and Friendship Gardens
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$53

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$ 8

Sargam Bhel and Snacks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
13 - 16 min

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ISKCON NVCC Pune
Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
11 - 14 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$8
19 - 23 min

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Sweekar
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$16
6 - 8 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.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$3
10 - 12 min

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Relax Pure Veg
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Cave Temples, Forts, and Natural Beauty
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$58

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$ 8

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Pataleshwar Cave Temple
8th century cave temple carved from basalt rock, with square pillars & ornate carvings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Kamala Nehru Park
Recreational green space featuring a children's play area, running path & a displayed military jet.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$3
24 - 29 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
22 - 27 min

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Taljai Tekdi
Walking paths traverse this serene urban park with an observation tower, playground & temple.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$3
6 - 8 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.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$3
24 - 29 min

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Kalyan Bhel
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$24
Day 5Spiritual Sites and Thrilling Trampoline Parks
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$41

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$ 9

Hotel Kailash
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
54 - 65 min

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Sinhagad Fort
Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
62 - 75 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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$3
37 - 45 min

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Oriental Connexions
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
12 - 18 min

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Shri Chatushrungi Devi Temple
Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$3
30 - 36 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.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Vrundavan's Angat Pangat
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$16
13 - 16 min

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Butterfly Trampoline Park - Hinjawadi (Pune)
Family amusement park with trampolines courses, plus climbing walls, foam pits & Zumba sessions.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $309 In total

Activities & Food:$273
Transport:$36