" Queen of the
Deccan, Oxford of the East, and cultural capital of Maharashtra,
Pune is a city with a future that promises to be as interesting
as its history "
While it has always been a corporate stopover, Pune
has its mix of potpourri and culture which makes for interesting
sight seeing within the city!
For those interested in history and architecture, Pune
offers a mix of the modern interlaced with the old!
• Nearby Places to visit :
Shaniwarwada Shaniwarwada was the stately mansion
originally built as the residence of the Peshwas.
Kelkar
Museum Kelkar Museum was established
in 1962 by Baba Dinkar Kelkar and was donated to the
Maharashtra government in 1975. The museum has 20,000
different articles, all personally collected by Baba
Kelkar from all over the world.
Aga
Khan Palace This palace was built in 1892
by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Agakhan III. He was elected
as the President of the League of Nations in 1938 and
was well renowned in the field of politics and sports.
The palace was later donated to India by Aga Khan IV
in 1969 as a mark of respect to Gandhiji and his philosophy.
Osho
International Meditation Resort This beautiful campus is situated
in the pleasant residential area of Koregaon Park, Pune,
around fifteen minutes by air from Mumbai. This lush
contemporary 40-acre meditation resort is a tropical
oasis where nature and the 21st Century blend seamlessly,
both within and without.
Walking
Plaza on M.G.Road Every
Saturday and Sunday, the Walking Plaza on M.G. Road is
a place to visit where people can walk and enjoy their
evenings. The road is full interesting stuff and you can
walk hassle free. Local bands play English and Hindi songs
on the streets as well. Walking Plaza is an innovative
idea but for the residents of Pune.
Film
and Television Institute of India (FTII) The Film and Television Institute
of India (FTII) is located in the spacious grounds of
the erstwhile Prabhat Studios, comprising of a number
buildings standing in 21 acres of land. The Institute
offers courses in direction, editing, screenPlay, photography
and music.
NDA
Situated in Khadakwasala, the
National Defense Academy (NDA) is a treat to see. Excluding
the drive till NDA, the greenery and picturesque surroundings
make it one of the best drives in and around Pune. 17
km from Pune, NDA is the only academy in the world,
where all the three forces are trained together.
University
of Pune The University of Pune is a feather
in the cap of Pune's education system, placing Pune
as a premier education destination for students from
all over the world. Established in 1948, the university
has since become one of the leading centres for research
and teaching in the country. It is spread over a 400
acre campus and is located in the north-western part
of Pune.
Shinde
Chatri Located in Wanowrie, Shinde Chatri
houses the Samadhi of Shrimant Mahadji Shinde. He was
a man of great deeds. The temple has beautiful architectural
designs and remains unaffected by the passage of years.It
is maintained by Scindia Devasthan Trust, Gwalior.
Pristine
Inn is pioneer as far as Hotels in Pune matters.
Located Near Deccan Pune, our neighbourhood includes Monuments of
Shivaji era which have withstood the test of time, Aga Khan Palace,
Osho Meditation resort, National defence Academy, FTII, and other
tourists spots. Our hospitality, advice and travel related services
will make your tour a memory to cherish for life time.
