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

Pooja Kamble

Pooja Kamble

28 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Pune, as we uncover ancient marvels and indulge in authentic delights. From majestic palaces to serene gardens, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Pune

Day 1Divine Encounters and Wildlife Wonders
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$8

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$ 2

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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$2
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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$6
Day 2Gardens, Museums, and a Palace
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$15

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$ 3

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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$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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
30 - 36 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
Day 3Forts, Temples, and Breathtaking Views
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$9

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$ 2

Shaniwar Wada
Peshwa palace fort built in the 1740s, with a main gate big enough to let elephants pass through.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
86 - 104 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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$3

Budget breakdown: $37 In total

Activities & Food:$32
Transport:$5