Editor's picks
A local's shortlist — the places worth your time first, each with a tip.
Shaniwar Wada
Landmark · Central Pune
The 1732 fortified seat of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha Empire — the walls and gates survive, the palace within burned in 1828.
Local tip: The evening light-and-sound show is the usual visit; the better move is to walk the surrounding Peths in the morning, when the old city is at work and the wada sits in the middle of ordinary life.
Sinhagad Fort
Nature · 30km south-west
A hill fort on a Sahyadri ridge at 1,300 metres, reached by a steep climb, with pithla-bhakri and buttermilk sold at the top.
Local tip: The classic Pune weekend. Walk up rather than driving — it takes about ninety minutes — and go in the monsoon when the ridge is green and cloud rolls through the gates.
Aga Khan Palace
Culture · Yerawada
An 1892 palace where Gandhi, Kasturba and Sarojini Naidu were interned during the Quit India movement, now a memorial and museum.
Local tip: Kasturba Gandhi died here in 1944 and her samadhi is in the grounds. It is quiet, rarely crowded, and among the more affecting historical sites in India.
Koregaon Park & the Osho gardens
Neighborhood · East-central
Tree-lined lanes, cafés and the Osho International Meditation Resort, with the adjacent public park open to all.
Local tip: The Osho Teerth gardens beside the resort are free, beautifully landscaped and open in the mornings — most people assume the whole thing is gated and paid. German Bakery nearby is a Pune institution.
The Peths and Tulshibaug
Neighborhood · Old city
The old walled quarters — wooden wadas, brass and copper workshops, and a market that has run for centuries.
Local tip: Tulshibaug for household goods and Laxmi Road for saris. Go on foot in the morning; the lanes are not passable by car and that is the point.
Bhaja and Karla caves
Hidden gemCulture · 50km west toward Lonavala
2nd-century BCE Buddhist rock-cut caves with a chaitya hall, carved pillars and a waterfall beside them in the monsoon.
Local tip: Karla gets the visitors; Bhaja is a short distance away, older, quieter and has a monsoon waterfall right beside the steps. Combine with a ghat drive and you have the best day out from Pune.
Explore 62 places across Pune
Museums, landmarks, monuments, heritage sites and parks — mapped, with photos. The most notable spots first.
Museums & galleries
(17)
Museum
MuseumBharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal
Indian institution
Museum
MuseumBlades of Glory Cricket Museum
Museum in Pune, India
MuseumZapurza Museum of Art & Culture
Museum in Pune district, Maharashtra
MuseumVishrambaug Wada
Former mansion in Pune, Maharashtra
Museum
MuseumChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History
Historical Museum in Pune district, Maharashtra
MuseumPune Tribal Museum
Tribal Museum in Pune, Maharashtra
MuseumMahatma Phule Wada
Former residence of Jyotirao Phule in Pune, Maharashtra
MuseumMaharshi Karve Memorial
Museum & memorial of Dhondo Keshav Karve in Pune, Maharashtra
MuseumShivsrushti, Pune
Historical theme park in Pune, India
Parvati Museum
Museum.
Joshi's Museum of Miniature Railways
Museum.
Yash Laxmi Numismatic Museum
Museum.
Sawai Gandharva Smarak
Museum.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum
Pune
Museum in Pune.
Landmarks & architecture
(12)
LandmarkAga Khan Palace
Building in Pune, India, built 1892
Landmark
LandmarkLal Mahal
Childhood residence of Shivaji in Pune, Maharashtra
Landmark
LandmarkHarris Bridge
Bridge in Pune, Maharashtra
LandmarkHolkar Bridge
Bridge in Pune, Maharashtra
LandmarkSambhaji Bridge
Bridge in Pune, Maharashtra
LandmarkSangam Bridge
Bridge in Pune, Maharashtra
LandmarkShivaji Bridge
Bridge in Pune, Maharashtra
Mastani Darwaja
Historic city gate.
Sinhagad Fort
Castle.
Nanded City Entrance Gate
Historic city gate.
Monuments & memorials
(10)
MonumentShinde Chhatri
Crematory spot of 18th century military leader
MonumentSavarkar Smarak
Memorial of Vinayak Savarkar in Pune, Maharashtra
MonumentUmaji Naik Samadhi and Jail
Memorial in Pune, Maharashtra
MonumentChaphekar Smarak
Memorial of Chapekar brothers in Pune, Maharashtra
MonumentNanasaheb Peshwe Samadhi
Samadhi of Balaji Baji Rao in Pune, Maharashtra
National War Memorial Southern Command
Memorial.
Bajirao I statue
Public artwork.
Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve
Public artwork.
MiG-23MF
Historic site.
Sarvajanik Kaka
Memorial.
Places of worship
(14)
ReligiousSt. Patrick's Cathedral, Pune
Church in India
Religious
ReligiousSt. Mary's Church, Pune
Building in India
ReligiousOur Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Pune
Church in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousPanch Haud Mission Complex
Church complex in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousJangli Maharaj Samadhi Complex
Samadhi temple of Jangli Maharaj in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousSt. Crispin's Home
Church building in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousSt. Paul's Church
Church building in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousSt. Matthew's Church
Church building in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousBrother Deshpande Memorial Church
Church in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousSuccath Shelomo Synagogue
Synagogue in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousChurch of Holy Angels
Church in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousDashnam Gosavi Samstha Math and Temple
Temple complex in Pune, Maharashtra
ReligiousSt. Emmanuel’s Church
Church in Pune, Maharashtra
Parks & nature
(5)
Park
Park
ParkPeshwe Park
Former zoo converted to energy and adventure park in Pune, India
ParkChhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan
Park in Pune, India
ParkEmpress Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in Pune, Maharashtra
More to explore
(4)Parvati
Viewpoint.
HAL Marut
Visitor attraction.
Sinhagad Valley
Viewpoint.
Bhopdeo Ghat Viewpoint
Viewpoint.
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