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6 Days in Pune: Unleashing the City's Hidden Gems

Ronak Trivedi

Ronak Trivedi

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Pune's rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover ancient temples, majestic forts, serene lakes, and indulge in the vibrant local food scene. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the cultural heart of Maharashtra!

Trip to Pune

Day 1Temples, Caves, and Royal Palaces
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$32

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$ 1

Tandoori Point
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Shri Chatushrungi Devi Temple
Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
13 - 16 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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$1
7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
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.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Laal Mahal
Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace, home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Laxmi Veg Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
Day 2Lakeside Bliss and Buddhist Wonders
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$23

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$ 3

IMDR Canteen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
12 - 18 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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$1
23 - 28 min

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Pashan Lake
Migratory birds, a nature trail & bamboo plantings are among the highlights of this artificial lake.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$1
10 - 12 min

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Tsaai Shen Yeh
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
43 - 64 min

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Baner Hill
Hiking trails traverse this scenic hilltop, offering sweeping city & river views.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$1
81 - 98 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.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$3
28 - 34 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$2
Day 3Coffee, Ganpati, and Cultural Delights
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$28

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$ 2

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
26 - 32 min

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Vetal Tekdi
Landmark, 2,600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking, birdwatching & a panoramic temple.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
27 - 33 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
4 - 6 min

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Laxmi Veg Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Vishrambaug Wada
Once-stately, 3-story mansion with intricate brickwork plus wood carvings on the doorway & balcony.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$3
5 - 8 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.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Shree Wadeshwar Bhuwan
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$4
Day 4Gardens, Palaces, and Divine Cravings
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$33

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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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$1
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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$1
16 - 20 min

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The Northern Frontier
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
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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$5
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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$1
7 - 9 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$12
Day 5Spiritual Serenity and Wildlife Encounters
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$17

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$ 4

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 12 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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$1
16 - 20 min

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Katraj Snake Park Lake
Park with a lake at its heart boasting snakes, but also leopards, deer, lions, bears, elephants etc.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$1
12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$2
6 - 8 min

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ISKCON NVCC Pune
Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$1
67 - 81 min

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Dighi Hills
Lush hill offering a scenic hiking trail to an elevated Hindu temple & expansive views.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$1
22 - 27 min

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Hira Ki Tapri [H.K.T]
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$8
Day 6Forts, Hills, and Scenic Vistas
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$25

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$ 4

Hotel Kailash
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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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$2
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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$1
21 - 26 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
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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$1
13 - 16 min

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Parvati Hill
Leafy, 640m mount with stairs leading to a summit with panoramic views, several temples & a museum.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$4
19 - 28 min

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Sweekar
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $172 In total

Activities & Food:$156
Transport:$16