How many days are enough in Pune?

 How many days are enough in Pune?

HOW LONG SHOULD A TRIP TO PUNE BE: Two days is enough to visit all the major attractions in Pune. If you want to visit places around Pune or go trekking, you can come back for a day or two.

Pune, the Queen of Deccan, is a city in Maharashtra founded in 1436. It is the second major IT hub in India and one of the top automotive and manufacturing hubs in the country.

Due to its rich heritage in education and wide range of educational institutions, it is also known as the Oxford of the East. It lies at the confluence of the Mutha and Mula rivers.

Also called Poona, it was once the center of power of the Maratha Empire. The city first rose to prominence as the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas from 1714 to 1817, when it was taken over by the British. The land of the Marathas was temporarily captured by the Mughals.

Pune is known for its cool weather, museums, theatre, classical music, parks, religious and historical monuments, literature and much more.

If you want a relaxing destination where you can spend a pleasant and different vacation, Pune is the perfect place for you!

SHORT TWO DAY ITINERARY FOR PUNE:

DAY 1:

Reach Pune early in the morning or the night before if you want to relax.

Have breakfast and go to Pataleshwar old temple.

Visit the historic Shaniwar Wada Palace.

Go to the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and see some amazing artefacts.

Go street shopping in the evening and pamper yourself with good clothes and accessories.

DAY 2:

Go to the Aga Khan Palace, a monument of rich historical significance in Pune.

You can go to Kalyani Nagar for a good lunch.

On the last evening, you can watch the beautiful sunset on Parvati hill and relax.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PUNE:

The best time to visit Pune is in winter from October to February. The climate is cool and pleasant and is ideal for sightseeing.

PLACES TO VISIT IN PUNE:

SHANIWAR WADA:

Shaniwar Wada is a historical palace that symbolizes the bravery that the Marathas have always displayed and was built in honor of the brave Peshwa Shaniwar Wada. It has a history of more than 290 years and was the seat of the Peshwas (the heads of government of the Maratha rulers).

It is called Shaniwar Wada for two reasons: The foundation stone was laid on a Saturday and it was built at the Shaniwar Peth in honor of Peshawar.

The prime minister of the great ruler Chhatrapati Sahu, Peshwa Bajirao I, laid the foundation for Shaniwar Wada in 1730 AD. The Wada cost them 16,110 to make, which was a very large sum at the time. The Wada is an example of a blend of Mughal and Maratha architecture. Inside it was built entirely of wood and the boundary wall was of stone.

It is now in ruins, having been destroyed by many military attacks and fires in the 18th and 19th centuries.

AGA KHAN Palace:

The Aga Khan Palace is a monument of rich historical importance in Pune. It was built as a charity by Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan III, in 1892 for those who were severely affected by the famine that hit the city at the time. This palace stands in the pleasant area of ​​Yerwada, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is largely Islamic, but the palace also has hints of Italianate architecture (with its arches). The palace consists of five halls and large verandas. In 1969, it was donated to the Government of India. This palace was also once used as a prison by the British for Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeo Desai as well as Mira ben, Pyarelal Nair, Sarojini Naidu and Dr. Sushil. Nayar.

SINHAGAD FORT:

Sinhagad Fort is located on a cliff in the Bhuleswar range of the Sahyadri range. It has a monument to the brave Tanaji and the tomb of Rajaram l (the second son of the Maratha emperor Shivaji). It was originally called Kondana Fort. When Tanaji was killed by Udai Bhan in battle, Chhatrapati Shivaji expressed his regret by saying, "Gad aala sir Sinha gela" - "The fort is taken but the lion is lost" And thus it was named Sinhagad. The fort consists of military stables, a temple of Goddess Kali, a brewery, historic gates and a statue of Hanuman.

RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM:

Raja Dinkar Kelkar is a unique museum. It is the collection of one man the late Dr. D. G. Kelkar. "Kaka" as Dr. Affectionately known as Kelkar, he dedicated his collection in memory of his only son 'Raj' who died an untimely death. It consists of Mastani Mahal, the palace of Mastani Bai, the wife of Bajirao Peshwa l. The palace was built about 300 years ago and was found in ruins. The palace was then converted into a museum. The Mastani Mahal rebuilt now in the premises of this museum depicts the love story between Bajirao Peshwa I and his beloved Mastani.

There are currently more than 20,000 objects in the museum. What a man obsessed with art he was. He collected what he could. For approximately 60 years he traveled across the country collecting artifacts. The museum contains a variety of everyday artefacts which include artefacts such as lamps, palanquins, carved woodwork, tinware, combs, bowls, stones, water pipes, locks, spittoons, musical instruments, miniature paintings, glass paintings, lime containers, intricately carved wooden doors and Windows, Ancient Dwellings, Nut Carvers, Figurines, Bronzes, Weapons and Armor, Ivory, Kitchen Utensils, Textiles etc. The museum has 42 different sections and is a must for any art lover.

PATALESHWAR CAVE TEMPLE PUNE:

Located on Jangli Maharaj Road, Pataleshwar Cave Temple is dedicated to the underworld god Pataleshwar. It is an architectural beauty built in the 8th century. The temple is said to have been carved out of a single rock. Along with Lord Pataleshwar, the temple also has statues of Ganesh, Sita, Ram, Lakshman and Lakshmi.

It also has a shiva lingam in the main sanctum. The construction of this temple was inspired by the Elephanta Caves but remained unfinished and hence there is no special entrance to the temple.