Tripnomadic/India

Attractions

Education Center

Altitude

560 m

STD Code

020

Best Season

Jul - Feb

State/Code

Pune/411001

LANGUAGES

Marathi, Hindi & English

OVERVIEW

Pune Travel Guide

Pune also locally known as Poona is a vibrant city which is blessed with many tourist spots and is rapidly growing city.

The beautiful city plays a huge rile on the rich history of the Maratha rulers and indeed is a charming land which is to be not missed at any cost. You can enjoy visiting the huge monuments made by the great Maratha rulers and the greenery spread landscapes which can make your trio remarkable.

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best tourists places in Pune

  • The Lal Mahal
  • The Aga Khan Palace
  • The Osho Ashram
  • The Shaniwar Wada

The Lal Mahal

The beautiful is a historical site constructed back in 16th century and was restored Shahaji Bhosle, Shivaji Maharaj's father. The palace was the place where the great ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji spend his childhood and thus historically it an important city found in the city. The palace has seen many huge attacks and many dynasties trying to take it under their control. The Lal Mahal is known for its charm and the intricately carved walls of the palace makes it look more majestic.

The Aga Khan Palace

The astounding palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III. Being a historical landmark, it was constructed back in the year 1892 and is the site where Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, as well as Sarojini Naidu and Mahadev Desai were captured and imprisoned. The Palace covers an area of 19 acres and it holds a many belonging that belonged to famous national leaders along with huge paintings found here. The palace is also now declared as a national monument and is a must to visit spot for sure.

The Osho Ashram

The beautiful spot is located at Koregaon Park and is a Meditation site with a calmness spread in its atmosphere. The Ashram is a centre of meditation and ideologies of Osho are present here. It was established in 1974 and it organises meditation sessions and therapies and many other such programs for tourists visiting it. The teachings like how to take control over one’s mind, how to maintain peace and stableness in life is all what is taught here. You can take a 1-day pass and visit the ashram and enjoy it gloriousness.

The Shaniwar Wada

The beautiful tourists spot is famous for being the historical structure and the abundant beautiful sights found here. You will find many bazars here and these markets are here for years now. The fort is very beautiful and an awe-striking site which indeed looks glorious. As per the legends on a full moon night the fort is haunted by the ghost of a former Peshwa king Narayanrao. The King was in this place by his aunt and uncle - Anandi and Raghunathrao. Thus, it is historically very important.