10 Best  Pune TOURIST PLACES 

India

Built by the Peshwas, razed to ground by the British, filled with tales of murder, deceit & love. 

1. Shaniwar Wada

Built in 1893 by famous sweetmart owner - Dagadusheth in memory of his beloved son, this Ganesha is highly revered by the locals. A must-visit during Ganesh Chaturthi

2. Dagadushet Ganesha Temple 

3. Pataleshwar Temple

8th century cave temples sittuated right in the heart of the city. Built by the Rashtrakutas, the cave temple was left incomplete. Why? Read on below

4. PUNE UNIVERSITY 

The erstwhile  residence of the British Governor, this  university block  has a hidden underground passage and a stunning  125kg chandelier 

Home to what is left of the Mastani Mahal, this museum has artifacts that date back to 14th century. 

5. kELKAR mUSEUM

A cenotaph with an amalgamation of British and Rajasthani designs , made for a commander -in-chief of Peshwas

6. Shinde Chhatri

A palace built by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Agakhan III  that became the center for Indian Freedom movement. You can see the samadhis of Kasturba Gandhi along with moments from Gandhiji's life

7.Aga Khan Palace

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8. Lal Mahal 

Lal Mahal is a reconstructed structure of where the original palace of Shivaji used to be. The place now is a museum showcasing the life of Shivaji 

9. SINHAGAD FORT

History meets adventure - Sinhagad fort   is the perfect place to combine some trekking while discovering an age old fortress of Shivaji

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Dedicated to one of India's prominent cartoonist - RK Laxman and his creation - the common man, this museum is the latest among the tourist places in Pune

10.RK Laxman Museum