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5 Days in Pune: A Journey of Temples, Gardens, and Adventure

Pranav Wankhade

Pranav Wankhade

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Discover ancient temples, lush gardens, and exciting trampoline parks. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this vibrant city.

Trip to Pune

Day 1Parks and Palaces
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$19

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$ 4

Kamala Nehru Park
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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$3
23 - 28 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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$3
23 - 28 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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$13
Day 2Temples and Trampolines
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$10

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$ 4

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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$3
30 - 36 min

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SkyJumper Trampoline Park - Pune
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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$6
22 - 27 min

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Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Divine Devotion and Bouncing Fun
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$13

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$ 4

Shri Chatushrungi Devi Temple
Hillside Hindu temple known for its steep entrance steps, vibrant facade & landscaped gardens.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
32 - 39 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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$3
26 - 32 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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$6
Day 4Hilltops, Caves, and Friendship Gardens
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$10

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$ 4

Vetal Tekdi
Landmark, 2,600 ft.-high hill & forest reserve with hiking, birdwatching & a panoramic temple.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
27 - 33 min

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Pataleshwar Cave Temple
8th century cave temple carved from basalt rock, with square pillars & ornate carvings.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
14 - 17 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$3
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Majestic Forts
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$19

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$ 2

Rajiv Gandhi 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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$10
40 - 59 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
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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $85 In total

Activities & Food:$69
Transport:$17