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Appu Ghar: Indira Gandhi Udyan
situated at Pradhikaran, Nigdi on Pune-Bombay highway. It is a play park and a mini Disney
Land full of wheels, merry-go-round and swings. Both adults and the children enjoy the
rides and the fun alike. Reaching there is no problem as there are direct bus service from
the Pune station. Film and
Television Institute of India: The
FTII is situated on a sprawling campus midst much greenery on the Law College Road. It is
a premier institute that imparts training in all branches of the film industry and is
known for having produced some of the finest professionals in the Audio- Visual media,
most of whom have won accolades abroad. So if you have star in your eyes, FTII is a must. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum: The museum is housed in a Rajasthani styled building situated close to the hustle and bustle of busy Bajirao Road of Pune. It holds a one man collection of the most fascinating Indian articrafts that you would have ever seen. ‘Mastani Mahal’ which was brought and erected as it was from it’s original form is a masterpiece amongst it’s other exhibits. It has 36 sections which include carved palace and temple doors, 2,000 year old pottery, traditional Indian lamps and 17th century paintings.
National
Defence Academy: This is a Defence Academy that imparts basic
training to officers, cadets of all the three branches of the Defence Services for
Commission in the Army, Navy and Air-Force. It is situated at Khadakvasla 17 kms From
Pune.
Parvati Hill and Temples: Standing atop this hillock you get a vertical glimpse of Pune. A steep flight of 108 narrow steps lead to the hill top temple built by Balaji Baji Rao. ‘Nagarkjana’ drum house is the imposing temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar. This was once the private shrine of the Peshwas. It is also the final resting place of Nana Saheb Peshwa. The Parvati museum houses portraits of Peshwas, old manuscripts, coins etc.
Pashan Lake: This lake is situated 12 Kms off the road to N.D.A. It is an Orinthologists delight, as it is the favourite haunt of a number of migratory and residential birds. For birdwatching head towards this little lake. Pataleshwar Caves: This 8th century rock cut
temple is hidden in the heart of the city in the midst of modern high rise structures and
developments, at Shivajinagar. Reminiscent of Ellora, the temple has been carved out of a
single boulder of awe inspiring size which includes massive pillars, a Shiva shrine and a
Nandi bull. the temple is used by worshippers even today. Sinhagad fort: Sinhagad fort stands 25 Kms from Pune, formerly known as Kondhana, once being the most impregnable fort in western India. It’s literal translation is the "Fortress of the Lion". The fort has changed hands many times from Mohammed Tughlak in 1340 A.D., to the British in 1918 A.D. Legends says, 300 years ago Shivaji’s Gen. Tanaji Malusare scaled this sheer precipice with ropes and giant lizards. He was killed in the battle and a memorial exists. It is an ideal place for a day long picnic and site seeing. The main attraction is climbing the fort on foot. University Of Pune: The site of Pune University, stately mansions at Ganeshkhind built in Italian-Gothic style, was the official residence of the Governor of Mumbai during the monsoon season. The 300 mt high tower beckons to all these who come here in the pursuit of higher education. It is one of the oldest universities of India. |
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