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7 Days in Pune: Unveiling the Cultural Treasures

Swati Gaikwad

Swati Gaikwad

28 Dec 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Pune's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient temples, awe-inspiring museums, and breathtaking natural wonders. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Maharashtra!

Trip to Pune

Day 1Divine Encounters and Artistic Delights
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$2

Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Serene Gardens and Thrilling Bounces
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$3

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$ 1

Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden
Japanese garden set on 10 acres with paths & wooden pergolas, plus fish ponds & a kids' play area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
25 - 30 min

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Shri Chatushrungi Devi Temple
Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
39 - 47 min

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Butterfly Trampoline Park - Hinjawadi (Pune)
Family amusement park with trampolines courses, plus climbing walls, foam pits & Zumba sessions.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$1
Day 3Spiritual Serenity and Picturesque Parks
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$2

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$ 1

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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$1
42 - 51 min

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Kamala Nehru Park
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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$1
Day 4Prayers and Wildlife Wonders
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$3

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$ 1

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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$1
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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$2
Day 5Sacred Shrines and Majestic Forts
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$3

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$ 1

Shree Sadguru Shankar Maharaj Samadhi Math
Temple dedicated to an 18th-century holy man, with personal items, a marble idol & floral tributes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$1
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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$1
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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$1
Day 6Ancient Caves and Botanical Beauty
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$2

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$ 1

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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$1
18 - 22 min

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Empress Botanical Garden
Sprawling botanical garden specializing in regional plants, with rare trees, flowers & a kids' area.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
Day 7Temples, Palaces, and Gravity-Defying Jumps
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$5

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$ 1

Wagheshwar Temple
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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$1
22 - 27 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
16 - 23 min

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SkyJumper Trampoline Park - Pune
Soft-play areas & laser-tag games at a family activity center with climbing ropes & trampolining.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $20 In total

Activities & Food:$17
Transport:$3