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Places to travel in and around Pune


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MULSHI30 km

Regular buses from Swargate ST stand to Mulshi.

Available

NARAYANPUR35 km

Regular buses from Swargate PMT and ST Stand to Saswad.


OSHO TEERTH GARDEN

Koregaon Park, Pune 411001.


OZAR85 km

Ozar is near Narayangaon off the Pune-Nashik road.


P.L. DESHPANDE PARK

Next to Parvati Water Works,
Sinhagad Road,
Pune 411030.


PALI111 km

Head from Pune to Lonavala and then to Khopoli, Pali is the next village.


PANDHARPUR204 km

PARVATI TEMPLE

Parvati Hill,
Pune 411030.


PESHWE ENERGY PARK

Near Baburao Sanas Athletic Ground,
Sarasbaug, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030.


PURANDHAR38 km

RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM

1378 Shukrawar Peth,
Natu Baug,
Raja Kelkar Museum Street,
Pune 411002


RAJGAD42 km

This fort is a significant site for trekkers and adventurous tourists to visit. Accommodation for 50 people is available in Padmavati Mandir.

One can climb the fort from numerous route from villages at the base of Rajgad, namely Gunjavne (Gunjavne Darwaja or Chor Darwaja both on Padmavati Machee, and a tough route to Chor Darwaja near Nedhe on Suvela Machi); Chirmudi (Chor Darwaja on Padmavati Machee, the route meets corresponding route from Gunjavne); Wajeghar (Chor Darwaja on Padmavati Machee, the route meets corresponding route from Gunjavne); Pali (Rajmarga to Pali Darwaja on Padmavati Machee); Bhutunde (Alu Darwaja on Sanjeevani Machee); and Male (Chor Darwaja on Kaleshwari Buruj, Suvela Machee).

Another route from Budhla Machee of Torna comes through a connecting ridge to Alu Darwaja on Sanjeevani Machi.

Routes
The best way to reach Rajgad is to take a Maharashtra State Transport bus to one of the base villages for the ascent, and descend to another base village for the return to Pune, in order to experience different facets of the terrain.

Water tanks provide water all over the year.

RAJIV GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Opp Katraj Dairy, Pune
Bangalore Highway, Pune 411043


RANJANGAON50 km

SAJJANGAD123 km

Regular buses from Swargate ST Stand and rickshaws or buses from Satara.

Available

SAMBHAJI PARK

J.M. Road,
Pune 411005


SANSKRUTI15 km

Opp. Indian Oil Corporation,
Solapur Highway,
Loni-Kalbhor,
Hadapsar,
Pune 411201


SARASBAUG

2170, Sadashiv Peth,
Near Peshwe Park,
Pune 411030.


SHANIWARWADA

Available

SHIRDI183 km

SHIVNERI105 km

Located on the Pune-Nashik Road. Head towards Junnar on the Pune-Nashik highway. On crossing Junnar village, take the dirt track to the Shivneri fort, which can be seen in the distance.


SHRI GHORWADESHWAR124 km

Regular buses from Shivajinagar.

Available

Shri Siddhivinayak99 km

Located near Nagar district, it is assessible by bus or train. Take the train to Daund or Boibel, and a bus to the temple from there.


SHRIVARDHAN170 km

You would have to drive down via Tamhini, Mandgaon and Mhasala and take the diversion to Shrivardhan.

Available

SINHAGAD25 km

SINHAGAD OR KONDHANA25 km

Buses ply from Swargate bus stand to the base of Sinhagad.
By car you take the Khadakwasla-Donje road; after corssing Donje village, turn towards the road leading to Golewadi Marg.


THEUR22 km

The temple is situated near the naturopathy centre of Urli Kanchan, and can be easily accessed by State Transport buses.


TIKONA62 km

1. Pune > Kamshet > Pawananagar > Tikona-Peth
2. Pune > Paud > Tikona-Peth
3. Pune > Somatane-Phata > Pawananagar > Tikona-Peth
The third route seems to be a shortcut.

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verage Climate : Summer : 22°C TO 41°C. Winter :8°C TO 25°C. Rainfall : 650 To 700 mm.
Languages : Marathi ( Main ) Hindi & English
Best time to Visit : Any Time Year Round
Geographical Location : Foothills of Sahyadri Mountains.
Borders : North-east Ahmednagar, West Colaba, North-west Thane, South-east Solapur, South Satara.
According to Geographical conditions district is divided into three parts :

1) Towards West 15 to 30 kms Mountains known as Ghatmatta
2) Towards East of Ghatmatta 15 to 30 kms plane known as Maval

3) Towards East its Plane known as Desh
Altitude : 559 Metres
Taluka's Of Pune District : 1. Pune city. 2. Daund. 3. Baramati. 4. Bhor. 5. Indapur. 6. Velhe. 7. Purandar. 8.Shirur. 9. Ambegaon. 10. Khed. 11. Junnar 12. Maval. 13.Mulshi.14. Haveli.
Mahanagarpalika : 1 . Pune ( PMC ) . 2 . Pimpri-Chinchwad. ( PCMC )
Mayor : Rajlakshmi Bhosale (Female)
Nagarpalika : ( Municipal Corp ) There are 11 Nagarpalika ( Municipal Corporations ) in Pune district
Cantonment Board : 1. Pune. 2. Dehu Road. 3. Khadki.
Panchayat Samiti : 13 Pune district.
Population : 4,485,000 (2005)
Area : 700 km² (270 sq mi)
Literacy : 71 % Population Literate.
Rivers : Main River Bhima
Sub - Rivers : Nira , Indrayani, Mula, Mutha, Vel, Ghod, Meena Kukdi, Pushpavati, Pavna
Water Projects : Venkoji Sagar, Veer Dam,( Bhatgar ), Ghod ( Chinchoni near Shirur ) Khadakwasla ( Pune ), Bhima ( Maval) Kukdi,( Junnar) , Panshet.
Small Projects : Chakson ( Khed ), Wandiwale ( Maval ), Pushpawati Bandhara, Nazre Dharan ( Pura)
Pune is considered as the Oxford of India – with its many educational and research institutions apart from other institutions for sports, yoga, ayurveda, culture and social services.
Restaurants and Bars : Generally open from 11 A M to 2 .30 P M & 7 P M to 11.30 P M.
City Buses : Pune Municipal Transport (PMT) Buses reach every part of the city mainly from: Swargate, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune Station, Shivaji Nagar Station, M G Bus Stand, Pune Corporation, Saras Baug

Booking available for :
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation(MTDC), Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Gujarath Tourism Development Corporation, Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, Kumaon Tourism Development Corporation.
Taxi : Mumbai-Pune private taxi service is available. Journey time 4 hours.
Vehicle : MH-12 PUNE & MH-14 PCMC
Local Transport : Auto rickshaws, municipal and private buses, rental cars and bicycles are available.
TELEPHONE : Country Code 0091 or +91 & City Code 020 or 20 i.e. +9120xxxxxxxx for Mobile +91xxxxxxxxxx
Pin code : 4110XX

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Tourists Attractions

Hill Stations

Matheran | Mahableshwar| Panchgani | Lonavala & Khandala

Caves

Karla Caves | Bedsa Caves | Bhaja Caves |

Dam & Lakes

"Panshet Khanapur | Mulshi | Tapola | Venna Lake | Bhatghar Dam | Khadakvasla Dam"

Forts

Sinhagad | Rajmachi | Torana | Karnala | Raigad | Pratapgarh |Rajgad | Shivneri | Lohagad & Visapur

Beaches

Alibaug | Goa | Ganapati Pule

Trekking

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