KASTURBA GANDHI SMR1TI MANDIR (The Aga Khan's Palace)
The Aga khan's Palace, a combination of Muslim and French architecture, is sited on about 19 acres of land, of which 7 acres, including the Palace were donated by H. H. Prince Karim Aga khan to Gandhi Smarak Nidhi in the Gandhi Centenary year 1969.
Address : Gandhi National Memorial
Trust, Aga Khan Palace,
Pune-411 006.
Timings : 9.00 am - 5.45 pm
RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM
Interesting Collection of everyday used Articals, representing about 40 sections. Namely - Lamps, Woodwork, Paintings, Textile, Kitchenware & a gallery for women (jewelry, combs, vajri etc.)
Address:
1378, Shukrawar Peth, Natubaug ,
Pune-411002,
Timings:
9.30 am -5.30 pm
( entry closed - 5.30 pm )
Closed On:
15th August & 26th January
OSHOTEERTH ZEN GARDEN
A 12-acre open-air sewer has been transformed into a landscaped garden in a unique environment project
Address : Koregaon Park, Pune-411001.
Timings : 6.00 - 9.00 am & 4.00 - 6.00 pm
SANIWARWADA
Shaniwarwada was the most magnificent &
safety Mansion built chiefly as the residence of
the Peshwas. Foundation originally laid by
Bajirao - I in 1730 A.D. at cost of Rs. 16,120/-.
The Great Mahadji Shinde's Samadhi. You can
also see the warrior's painted silver likeness, swathed in a flame coloured turban & an elaborately worked shawl. At his feet are his original puja vessels, used to propitiate his family deity each morning.
Address : Survey No 75, Shinde Chhatri,
Wanowrie, Pune-411040.
Timings : 9.00 am - 8.00 pm
PATALESHWAR CAVE TEMPLE
Pataleshwar Cave Temple is also know as Panchaleshwara or Bamburde, is a rock cut excavation of the Rashtrakuta period (8th - 9th century A.D.). The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The central shrine houses a linga & there are two smaller cells on either sides. In front of the cave is a circular Nandi-Mandapa. Massive square plain pillars support the umbrella shaped
canopy of the Nandi - Mandapa .
Address : Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411 005
Timings : 6.00 am - 9.30 pm
SINHAGAD
Over 300 years ago, Tanaji - the Maratha warrior, and his army, with the help of ropes and gaint lizards, scaled the sheer precipice and silently stormed the Bijapur citadel at midnight, creating history. The 'samadhi' to Tanaji Malusare stands as a reminder of the bravery and glorious victory of the Marathas. On hearing of the passing away of Tanaji, Shivaji is known to have said "We have gained the fort but lost the lion". Where upon the fort got its name 'Sinha (lion) gad (fort)'
