Published 19:09 IST, October 15th 2019
Pune city guide: Must-visit places in Pune city for a day's trip
Pune is a city of art and culture blended beautifully with a modern lifestyle. Take a look at the best places to visit in Pune city. Click on to read more.
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Reported by: Aishwarya Rai
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Pune is considered as the cultural hub of Maharashtra. The city is a beautiful blend of art and education with over 100 art galleries and some top-notch renowned educational institutions. Also, Pune is very popular for its nightlife as it has a vast youth population. If you’re in the city for a day then this must be your itinerary.
Must-visit places in Pune for shopping, food, and tourist destination
- Shaniwarwada: One of the most popular tourist destinations in Pune is the historically significant Shaniwarwada, which was home to the Peshwas back in 1732. It is a majestic fort with five gates facing different directions namely Dilli Darwaza, Narayan Darwaza, Mastani Darwaza, Ganesh Darwaza, and Khidki Darwaza.
- The Aga Khan Palace: The palace has an integral history attached to it with relevance to the fight for the Indian Freedom Movement. It is famous for an unfortunate incident that happened in Indian history. This was the demise of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai, family members of Mahatma Gandhi during the Indian freedom struggle. The palace is beautifully built and has an intricate architectural design, which is a must-visit, when in Pune city.
- Tulshibaug: If you want to pick something to take along then Tulshibaug is the place for you. It’s a shoppers paradise with an array of items available in the market. From footwear, clothes, accessories, household items, to Eiffel tower miniatures, you get them all at the Tulshibaug market.
- Dorabjee’s Restaurant: A popular hangout site for families and college students, famous for its authentic and delicious Parsi food. Built-in 1878, the Dorabjee’s restaurant is food lover’s dream destination. Dorabjee’s grocery stores are also there in the same vicinity, from where you can shop for desired perishable or non-perishable food items.
- M.G Road: Is a fashion hub with all the with a humongous variety of clothes at a budget. If you are looking for street shopping or window shopping then you must pay a visit to M.G Road. It is one of the most popular markets in the city of Pune.
- Koregaon Park: Is amidst the most expensive areas in India, it is home to residential buildings, commercial complexes and dozens of nightclubs. The area is simply stunning and is lush green all over. Every nightclub in the area is lavishly built and is high on security, a good choice for some fun-time.
Updated 15:26 IST, October 15th 2019