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I M IN PUNE FOR A DMALL VACATION AS I HAV 2 WEEKZ OFF IN COL,wat r the best places TO GO IN PUNE? |
Travel Info I M IN PUNE FOR A DMALL VACATION AS I HAV 2 WEEKZ OFF IN COL,wat r the best places TO GO IN PUNE? Travel Tips *Kelkar Museum Here you will find the personal collection of Dinkar Gangadhar. The museum house around 17,000 artworks. The collection includes musical instruments, hookah pipes, oil lamps, carved doors and windows, hair drying combs, noodle makers, etc. *Shaniwar wada Built in 1736, Shaniwar Wada is ruins of the palace of the Peshwar rulers. It was burnt down in 1828, but the walls still remain. The doors of the palace are studded with spikes so that the enemies do not enter the place. *Ramani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute This the perfect place for the people interested in Yoga. The institute is off Ganesh Khind Road in Model Colony. There are six classes a week and it costs up to US$200 for a month. You have to look for accommodation outside the institute. *Gandhi National Memorial This Memorial, set in 6.5 ha of gardens, was built by Shah Aga Khan III in 1892. It was his palace till 1956. In 1969, it was donated to India by Aga Khan IV. Kasturba Gandhi, Mahatma's wife and Mahadeobhai Desai, Mahatma's secretary for 35 years, died here during their stay. Their ashes have been kept in Memorial tombs in the gardens. *Patalesvara Temple This is a 8th century rock cut cave temple. This place is a must visit for the tourists keeping interest in ancient art and architecture. *Empress Botanical Gardens These gardens have fine trees and there is also a zoo nearby. The parks include the Saras Bagh which has a number of food stalls outside. The other popular garden is the Bund Gardens which is ideal for walks. *Osho Commune International This is the famous ashram of Bhagwan Rajneesh at Koregaon park. The ashram now known as a spiritual health club, attracts thousands of visitors each year. The ashram has facilities like a swimming pool, saunas, tennis and basketball courts, beauty parlour, bookshop and a massage centre. Others Go to Khadakwasala dam and Sinhagad...one day trip Panshet dam..one day Lonavla and Khandala.... one day...awsome during rains...(can even stay back for a day) Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani...stay for a day atleast Go to agha khan palace, shaniwar wada , osho ashram at koregaon, shivaji's kila in outskirts of pune first get there and you will find more . |
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