Pune reflects Maharashtra state diversity; it is one of the most visited places in India. That why this city is known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra.  It has a number of places with historical importance and modern attractions like gardens and temples. The people, the places and the weather will charm you to travel around all the tourist attractions of Pune. Pune Packages make the entire journey memorable and fun-filled.

Shaniwar Wada

Shaniwar Wada is the finest and most popular tourist destination of Maharastra. This is a 286-year-old mansion built by Peshwa Bajirao and is one of the supreme examples of architecture of that time. The place never fails to astonish the tourist with its various forts and fountain, and the royal statue of Baji Rao I that greet the tourist at the entrance of the palace. In 1823, most of the Wada was destroyed by fire since then it has functioned as a tourist attraction comprising of grand unbreakable gates, enormous palaces, and a beautiful fountain.

Aga Khan Palace

Aga Khan Palace was built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III. It is considered one of the largest landmarks in Indian history and many defining moments in Indian Independence. During the Indian Freedom movement, Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Mahadev Desai as well as Sarojini Naidu were kept here as prisoners. The palace is now the headquarters of the Gandhi National Memorial society as it has personal belongings of Gandhi. It has the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi buried in its ground. The monument was declared to be of national importance in the year 2003. Memorials are built in the palace. In the memory of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai, architect Charles Corea

Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad Fort is a popular tourist destination as here one can experience the extravagant architecture of Maratha and the magnificent beauty of the Sahyadris.  It is located 30 km from Pune and serves as an outstanding destination for trekking due to its noteworthy location on the Bhuleshwar Range of the Sahyadri Mountains.

Osho Ashram

Osho Ashram is a place known for its calmness and weird practices of meditation and love to achieve spirituality. In 1974, this ashram was started. Throughout the year, tourists visit this place especially foreigners.   It is a unique blend of meditation and the Greek concept of resort stay, popularly known as the Osho Meditation Resort. Osho Ashram includes Dynamic meditation, Vipassana meditation, Nadabrahma meditation, Kundalini meditation, and their teachings mainly revolve around control over one’s mind, meditation, Sannyas, and renunciation.

Chaturshringi Temple

Chaturshringi temple is a great 90 feet high and 125 feet wide Hindu temple located on the Slope of a hill on the Senapati Bapat road. One has to climb 100 steps to reach the shrine of the Goddess Chaturshringi which is said to be a symbol of faith and power. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Durga idols are also in this temple. This temple is a major tourist focal point in the city as Goddess Chaturshringi is said to be the reigning goddess of Pune.

Pataleshwar

Pataleshwar is 8th-century rock-cut temple built during the Rashtrakuta dynasty is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which has been declared as a protected monument by the government. The Pataleshwar is the right place if the tourist wants to see ancient Indian architecture. The temple opens daily and the rituals performed on a daily basis. Within the inner sanctum flanked by two smaller cells on either side, there is a Shiv Linga situated. The most peculiar feature of architecture this place is that Nandi Mandapa is in the front of the cave.

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple is extremely famous for its religious festivities. A considerable crowd of devotees every day visit this temple, which comes to attend the daily pooja, abhisheka and the Arti of Lord Ganesh. The Lord Ganapati idol is 2.2 meters high and 1 meter wide and is adorned with almost 40 kilos of gold. During the Ganesh festival temple is splendidly decorated with colorful lights which attract both locals and tourist.

Apart from above places, there are many places in Pune to explore such as Vetal Tekdi, Lal Mahal, Raja Dinakar Kelkar Museum, National Defence Academy, Vishrambaug Wada, Katraj Snake Park, Pune Okayama Friendship Garden, Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways, Parvati Hill Temple, Khadakwasla Dam and many more. However, there are the Best Hotels In Pune, which always helps the tourist to explore the city in their way. Resorts near Pune are with the best amenities.