Places To Visit In Pune — Best Picnic Spot Near Pune
Places To Visit In Pune — Holiday inn Maharashtra
Pune is the second-largest city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra as well as a picnic spot. Pune city is one of the most special tourist destinations in Maharashtra which never disappoints the tourists visiting here. The Pune is a city that offers many picnic spots to travelers. Know about the best tourist places to visit in Pune Maharashtra.
Places to visit in Pune Maharashtra such as Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Sinhagad Fort, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pataleshwar, Parvati Hill, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Lakes and Khadakwasla Dam, etc.
Pune City History
This city of Pune was the main base of the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji. He was born in the Shivneri Fort here.
When the Peshwa family had the Maratha power rising they became a major political force then Pune was handed over to them.
The Mughals captured it for a short time and it was the official capital of the Marathas from the year 1714 until it was captured by the British in the year 1817.
In 1818, Pune fell into the hands of the East India Company in the Battle of Koregaon.
The British had plans to convert Pune, earlier Poona into the monsoon capital.
However, they developed it into a 19th-century Indian army town and renamed it as Poona.
Top Things to do in Pune
With its immense historical past and glorious tales to relate, Pune soon became the important center for all concerned.
The culture, the tradition, the arts, and Music related activities all contributed to make Pune the center of attention and the major source of relaxation during a weekend.
A person visiting Pune can see the following things:
Palaces to Visit in Pune
Aga Khan Palace
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Appu Ghar
Bund Gardens
Dashmesh Durbar
Ganesh Peth Gurudwara
Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha
Ramgodia Shivajinagar Gurdwara
Nagpur Chawl Gurudwara
Pune Temple
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Pune Lakes
Pashan Lake: This small lake is near the National Defense Academy in the city of Pune.
This is a popular haunt for the migratory birds in the winter season.
The lake is now being made into a sanctuary for birds. This place is a bird lover’s delight.
Pimpri Lake: This artificial lake is a supplier to the industrial cum residential effluent water treatment plant in Pimpri.
Some rare birds are coming during the migration period here. This also includes the Siberian Cranes.
Sinhagad Fort: This important Maratha fort was earlier called Kondana. Sinhagad means “Fortress of the lion”. This is the most majestic fort in West India.
The fort has been continuously changing hands in history from Muhammad Bin Tughlaq in 1340AD to the rule of the British Empire in 1918. Sinhagad fort is best picnic places to visit in Pune Maharashtra.
Dehu Alandi: These ancient towns lie on the banks of the Indrayani River. Dehu is the place of where the famous saint — poet Tukaram.
Legend has it that the poet sank all his collections of Abhang into the river, but the entire thing resurfaced and it was salvaged.
Alandi is amongst the most important pilgrim centers in Maharashtra. It is the “Samadhi” belonging to Sant Dnyaneshwar who has written the Dnyaneshwari.
Thus, Pune, the Parvati city, is a hub of tradition, culture, religion and history. No wonder when we leave the place we feel “Pune is gold.”
Pune City Information
Earlier known by the name: Poona
Also known by the name: Queen of the Deccan
Location: Western India, Southwestern Maharashtra
Best time to Visit: March to October
Local Transport: Trains, auto- rickshaws, buses and private taxis.
Originally published at https://bluestoneholiday.com on February 7, 2020.
