Vishrambag Wada
Vishrambaug Wada was built for the ‘vishram’( relaxation) of Peshwa Bajirao II. The Wada has a large dancing hall, which still houses a large number of artifacts ranging from paintings, chandeliers, vases and other knick-knacks belonging to the Peshwas. Vishrambaug Wada now houses a large number of government offices.

Saras Baug
Saras Baug is a popular place for a family outing, the garden houses a Ganesh temple on a small hillock in the centre of the park. The lit fountains add to the attraction, with people thronging the place for a stroll .

University of Poona
The University of Poona is located on a very big piece of land. The main building is in Italian-Gothic style, built with the local grey trap rock. It is surrounded by a high square tower 
(30 metres high), a swimming pool and well kept lawns. The seat of education in Pune, also known as the Oxford of the east, has students from all over the world enrolled for the large number of courses it offers. The world famous Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA ) is on the university campus.

The Fire temple
A Fire temple or Agiary is of the place of worship of the Zoroastrian inhabitants. The temple is built by Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy in 1844, the Fire Temple in Pune is situated along the Dastur Meher Road, which was once known as Agiary Street. The temple has the Atesh Adaran Saheb 
( the Holy Fire and Sacred Holy Book) enthroned in it. According to the rites and ceremonies prescribed by the true Mazatayasni religion and assembled by the Anjooman or Parsee community, on the 9^th November 1844 of the Christian era, the Holy Fire was lit in this place, and the flame has never been extinguished since.

In front of the temple is a fountain in a triangular enclosure. This has also been erected by Sir Jamsetjee as a reservoir to provide a never-failing water supply for Pune. The temple is situated amidst Cyprus trees. Even as far back as 1860, these trees were a subject of comment. The trees are always planted around any fire temple as monuments of the greatness of Zoroaster, who is said to have brought the cypress down to earth from heaven in a silver palanquin.

The Film and Television Institute of India
A premier training institute that imparts training in virtually all branches of film making. The legendary Prabhat Studios building still stands within the campus. Several well known and reputed film makers, actors, editors and cinematographers have studied at this famous institute.

Pashan Lake
12 kms off the road to the National Defence Academy, is the beautiful Pashan lake, home to a variety of migratory and residential birds. So if birds is what you wish to see, Pashan is the place to be.

Yoga Institute
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute directed by Mr B K S Iyengar is an internationally reputed yoga institution. Courses for short and long durations are conducted here, depending on your requirements and the availability of time.

Sinhagad
Sinhagad stands at a height of 1290 metres, 25 kms away from the city. Over 300 years ago, Tanaji, the Maratha warrior, and his army, with the help of ropes and giant lizards (ghorpuds), scaled the sheer precipice and silently stormed the Bijapur citadel at midnight, creating history. The Samadhi to Tanaji Malusare stands as a reminder of the bravery and glorious victory of the Marathas. On hearing of the passing away of Tanaji, Shivaji is known to have said, "We have gained the fort but lost the lion". So the fort got its name ‘Sinha (lion) gad (fort).

The Mahalakshmi Temple
Situated on the intersection of Bajirao road and Parvati road, exactly opposite Saras Baugh, is the huge marble temple of the goddess Mahalakshmi. Built by Bansilal Agarwal in the 1980s, the temple was made open to the public on February 15, 1984. Since then, the temple has been maintained by the Agarwal Trust. The architecture of the temple is a replica of the Dilwara temple of Mount Abu, Rajasthan. The conical roof of the temple holds statuettes of gods and goddesses painted in different colours. The idols of the three goddesses Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswati have place in the temple in three different alcoves. The temple is open between 6:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and between 4:30p.m.to 10:00 p.m.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
The Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum, founded by the connoisseur of art and form, Padmashri Dr Dinkar Gangadhar Kelkar, houses an enormous number of over 20,000 collections of objects and artifacts collected from all over the world. One glimpse of the three-storey building located at 1377 and 1378 Shukrawar Peth, takes you to the historical times, during Shivaji's reign thereby making you forget the life in the existing city surrounding the museum. The moment you enter the building, the galleries give the onlooker a clear depiction of the life and culture of the Marathas. The showcases in the museum which display the one-man-collection of the objects leave the visitors entranced by their beauty.

The entrance of the ground floor gallery displays carved doors and windows along with their panels and frames. These are set in such a way that they give you a feeling of being just in front of the then existing house from where the particular doors have been collected. A huge section of the museum occupies the Vanita Kaksha - the women's parlour giving an insight to the lives led by the women during that period. The first floor has a collection of musical instruments of various kinds namely drums, flute and the string. The museum proposes to pour music into these instruments by making them enjoyable through cassette recording. Part of the second floor has bronzes, lamps of profuse variety and other artifacts. On the third floor there is room for holding exhibitions, which cannot be displayed in the permanent show. An exact reproduction of the aesthetically designed Mastani Mahal built by the Bajirao Peshwa during the 19th century for his mistress Mastani captivates the visitors. 

The Osho Commune International is located in a beautiful in a beautiful campus of marble walkways,waterfalls and tropical gardens with exotic plants -spiritual oasis offering a multitude of possibilities for inner discovery and exploration

Loacated at Panshets this is MTDC's recently developed watersports complex fives way to wind surfing.It has special facilities for speed boats and water scooters.The resort even offers yo the luxury of seven suites.

Both are situated at the banks of river Indrayani.Alandi has the samadhi of the famous saint-poet Dnyanewshwar.While Dehu is the birthpalce of Tukaram,the great 17th century poet-saint of Mahareshtra is mostly frequented by Hindu pilgrims

Situated 48 kms away, Jejuri is known for its Khandoba deity and is considered a religious place by the Hindus. Large congregations attend the annual fair held here. There are eight Ganesh temples or `ashtavinayakas' in Maharashtra where the idol is Swayambhoo or self formed.

Five of these are in and around Pune Sri Moreshwar, Sri Chintamani , Sri Mahaganapati , Sri Wighnahar and Sri Girijatmak.

Khandoba

 the deity at Jejuri is the fighter God of the Marathas. He is shown astride a horse and has a angry warlike look. This was reason enough for the Muslims to repeatedly destroy the temple. Even Aurangzeb attempted to destroy the temple a second time in 1690. He however was thwarted in this attempt when the Mughal soldiers while trying to attack the temple disturbed a nest of hornets. The hornets so harassed the besieging Mughal soldiers that Aurangzeb was forced to lift the siege and spare the temple,

The Bigoted but God-fearing Aurangzeb is said to have placated the angry bees by offering One Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Silver Coins to the God Khandoba.

Even today this place is known as Sava Lakhacha Bhunga. This was one of the many temples that had been destroyed and converted into a Mosque by the Muslim aggressors. Shivaji Maharaj reconverted it into a temple. Even today, the temple structure displays a mix of Hindu and Muslim architecture.

A Shrungi to Durga(Godess) reached by a flight of store and conrete steps.A big fair is held during "Navaratra",the first ten days of the Indian month os Ashwin (September - October)

A memorial building named after the great Lokmanya Tiak,on the ground floor of the building there is a small museum which tells all about the great Freedom fighter.On the first floor there is a theatre built for the Dramas.

The Ganesh Festival of pune is known for its tradition,a glory which has history of about 100 years.This Ganpati is an attraction for devtoees.

 Lonavla

Very popular hill stations, known for their resplendent green beauty during rains, these twin hill stations offer romantic hills, small waterfalls and the works… A place very easily reachable by train or by road, 70 km from Pune, it's just about an hour-and-a-half long drive. A number of hotels, motels and resorts assure you comfortable stay. Located at a four hours trek is the dreamy hamlet of Rajmachi from where the twin forts of Manoranjan and Shrivardhan are worth seeing!

Besides, a quick weekend getaway to Lonavala is perfect to de-stress you out with must visits to the Lonavala Lake, Bushy Dam, Tiger’s Leap, Ryewood Park,Tungarli Dam, Barometer Hill.

Also what makes the place famous is the famous Chikki (made of jaggery and groundnuts) and also the chocolate fudge! A must visit in the rainy seasons; some of the recommended hotels include

Duke’s Retreat at Khandala and Fariyas at Lonavala!

 Khandala

In recent years the heavy flow of weekenders and conference groups from Pune has changed the demography of the area dramatically.

Khandala gives a good view of the rainwater fed waterfalls while Lonavla acts as the base for the Karla & Bhaja Caves.These caves date back to the 2nd century B.C and are one of the finest examples of rock temples by the Hinayana sect in India.

The Karla caves were carved by the monks and the artisans who tried to imitate the carvings on wood. The light filters inwards through the Sun window. A wooden umbrella protects the Dagoba or representation of Buddha. Kneeling elephants that have seated figures top the pillars. These 37 pillars are the circumambulatory aisles. Teak beams rib the ceiling. Out side the cave a stambha with four back-to-back Lions stands. This pillar is associated with Ashoka and is believed to have been kept there later. The Bhaja caves are older and peaceful than the Karla caves. Out of the 18 Bhaja caves ten are viharas and one is an open chaitya.

Ashtavinayaka

Places of Pilgrimage near the city 

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