Pune known as the Queen of the Deccan and the cultural capital of Maharshtra, it is city that promises to be as interesting as its history. It houses fantastic restaurants, good museums and is well known for its surrounding hill forts which offer panoramic bird's-eye views. For more information, visit the following link: http://mypunedotnet.wordpress.com or www.my-pune.in
2. TOURISM!!!!!
“QUEEN OF THE DECCAN” OR “OXFORD OF THE
EAST”…….PUNE IS A CITY WITH A FUTURE THAT
PROMISES TO BE AS INTERESTING AS HISTORY!!!
SURROUNDED BY VERDANT HILLS AND BEAUTIFUL
LAKES, PUNE HAS A GREAT TEMPERATURE
CLIMATE AND IS AMONG THE GREENEST URBAN
AREAS IN THE COUNTRY!!!
3. TOURIST SPOTS IN PUNE…..
SHREEMANTH DAGDUSHETH
Most frequently visited Ganesh temple in Pune
Established in the year 1893, it has been in the
service of devotees since 117 years
Visited by millions of people during the 10 days festival of Ganesh
Chaturthi
DARSHAN MUSEUM
A biographical museum that offers insight into the
life and teachings of Sadhu Vaswani
It is a repository of his teachings in the form of interactive and
participatory exhibits engaging the visitors, young and old alike
Has been made by a vast palette of museum based technologies like real
life mannequins, graphic panels, holographic screens, films etc
4. SINHAGAD FORT
Fortress located around 30km south west of the city of Pune
It has been the site of many important battles, most notably the Batlle
of Sinhagad in 1670
Filled with naturally steep slopes, walls and
bastions conrtucted at only key places
CHATRUSHRINGI TEMPLE
Located on the slope of a hill on SB Road, Pune
Has been during the reign of the Maratha king, Chattrapati Shivaji Raje
Bhosle
Chatrushringi (Chatru means four) is a mountain with four peaks
It is a symbol of power and faith
One has to climb more than 100 steps to reach the
Goddess Chatrushringi
Idols of other gods like Goddess Durga and Lord
Ganesh also reside here
5. MALSHEJ DAM
It is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats
This site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the
Western Ghats
It is home to hundreds of different kinds of flora and
fauna especially avian population such as quails, flamingos and
cuckoos
RAJGAD FORT
meaning Royal Fort is a must visit for historical lovers
Formerly known as Murumdev, it was the capital of
the Maratha Empire
Known as the “King of forts” and “Fort of a King”
Climb to the top is moderately difficult and tiring
6. LAVASA
Private, planned city built near Pune in the midst
of the Sahyadris
Beautiful views of innumerous lakes and valleys
Self contained world where people can live, work, learn and play in
harmony with culture
VISAPUR FORT
Hill fort located at a height of about 4000ft
near Visapur village in Maharashtra
Excellent place for trekkers as it comes across
as a difficult trek
One gets to see beautiful waterfalls during the rains
7. TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CITY “PUNE,” PLEASE
VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINK- “my-pune.in”