The moment you think of Pune, what comes to your mind is awesome weather, the soft drizzles around round the year, lush greenery and beauty of Mother Nature. But what makes Pune all the more enthralling is plethora of tourist’s places within the periphery and a little beyond. It is just flooded with magnificent forts, captivating hill, popular pilgrims and much more.
This makes Pune a great tourist destination. Given below are some of the famous tourist attractions in & around Pune.
Aga Khan Palace
Aga Khan Palace, the awe inspiring structure in the city of Pune, India serves as a great example of philanthropy. The palace was built in the year of 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III with the aim of helping the unprivileged people, severely hit by famine. The amazing craftsmanship evokes a picturesque beauty. It is honoured to be one of the biggest landmarks of our country.
Parvati Hill
Parvati Hill is a small yet spectacular hill in Pune rising to the height of 2,100 feet above sea level. The hill offers an exquisite view of the city which just looks awesome during the morning hours. Parvati Temple perched on the hill top built during the rule of Peshwa dynasty tends to enrich the spiritual ethos of the residents.One has to climb 103 steps in order to reach the beautiful shrine .It also incorporates a museum.
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church built in the year 1825 and is touted to be the oldest church in the city of Pune. It is located in the Ghoripuri Gaon and also enjoys the privilege of being the “mother church of the Deccan’’. The grandeur architecture of the church tends to surpass the visitors. The magnificent shrine was built to serve the religious beliefs of the British soldiers living in and around the city.
Bund Garden
Bund Garden located at a distance of two kilometres from the Pune railway station offers an enthralling view of large variety of flora and fauna. It also serves as a paradise for bird watchers in the winter season when flocks of birds migrate to this zone from Polar Regions. It makes an ideal place to spend some quality time with family and friends in peace away from the hustle and bustle of the horn blaring city. The distinctively designed jogging tracks tend to pull throngs of health conscious people in the morning and evening hours.
Lohgad Fort
Lohgad Fort is one of the most scenic hills in the state of Maharashtra, located in Lonavala just a few hours from Pune. It tends to fascinate a large number of adventure lovers all-round the year as it makes for an ideal place for trekking. It shares an easy mode of commute and shares an easy accessibility from Mumbai and Pune. It rises at an altitude of 3389 ft above sea level and provides a panoramic view of the surroundings situated amidst the lush greenery. The top of the fort is the best place to laze and gaze in the hazy mist and wet moss.
Chaturshringi TempleÂ
The Chaturshringi Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the city of Pune, India. The beautiful shrine was built under the dynasty of the Maratha king, Shivaji Rao and symbolises power and faith. The temple is situated on the hill slope on Senapati Bapat Road in a sprawling area of 125 ft and stands 90 ft tall. One has to climb 100 steps to reach there. It also incorporates small temples of other Hindu deities located on separate hillocks.
