10 Days in Pune: A Journey of Temples, Museums, and Adventure

Mayank Ughade

2 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Pune, exploring ancient temples, visiting fascinating museums, and experiencing thrilling trampoline parks. Discover the spiritual side of Pune while indulging in exciting activities.

Trip to Pune

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Day 1Temples and History Unveiled

$ 1

Striking temple with steps down to the water & decorative idols in vibrant, colonnaded prayer halls.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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61 - 74 min

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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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Day 2Bouncing Fun and Serene Gardens

$ 1

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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30 - 36 min

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Soft-play areas & laser-tag games at a family activity center with climbing ropes & trampolining.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 3Friendship Gardens and Cultural Treasures

$ 1

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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12 - 15 min

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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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Day 4Spiritual Retreats and Divine Serenity

$ 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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21 - 26 min

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Ancient Vedic texts provided a steel-free design scheme for this landmark, towering temple complex.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 5Ganpati Mandir and Historic Wonders

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

7 - 10 min

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Peshwa palace fort built in the 1740s, with a main gate big enough to let elephants pass through.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 6Parks and Ancient Caves

$ 1

Recreational green space featuring a children's play area, running path & a displayed military jet.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 16 min

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8th century cave temple carved from basalt rock, with square pillars & ornate carvings.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 7Spiritual Bliss and Botanical Beauty

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Opulent temple devoted to Radha Krishna featuring a golden dome & chandeliers, plus a veranda.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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27 - 33 min

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Sprawling botanical garden specializing in regional plants, with rare trees, flowers & a kids' area.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 8Wildlife Encounters at the 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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Day 9Lakeside Serenity and Majestic Fort

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Fountains synchronised to lights & music for evening shows at a lake with garden paths & benches.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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79 - 95 min

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Historic hilltop fort with a memorial for 17th-century emperors, plus a temple to the goddess Kali.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 10Devotion, Serenity, and Trampoline Thrills

$ 1

Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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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.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $23 In total

Activities & Food:$20

Transport:$4