Pune is city in located in Maharashtra. surrounded by beautiful nature scene. today we are going to tell you about 9 places near pune city. you can visit in a day.
1. Menavali palace
Nana Phadnav is settled the village and built a Wada (A mansion with inner courtyards), a Ghat (steps) leading from the mansion to the Krishna river, and two temples, one dedicated to Lord Vishnu and another to Meneshwar (मेणेश्वर) Lord Shiva. The architectural combination of a wada-type residence, a ghat on a waterbody, and a temple was typical of the Peshwa era. it is located in Wai, Satara. you can easily reach there by private vehicle or bus.
2. Bhuleshwar Temple
According to the Hindu mythology the temple was built by Panch Pandava. Also, another temple of king Bharata is built at Bhartgaon near Bhuleshwar temple. Jirnodhar of the Bhuleshwar temple was done during the period of 1230 AD during Yadava Rulers. situated around 45 kilometres from Pune and 10 km from Pune Solapur highway from Yawat in Maharashtra, India. you can easily reach there by private vehicle or bus.
3. Lenyadri Ganapati
Lenyadri, sometimes called Ganesa Lena, Ganesh Pahar Caves.Lenyadri is one of the eight revered Ganesha temples collectively called Ashtavinayaka. located about 4.8 kilometres north of Junnar in Pune district. you can easily reach there by private vehicle or bus.
4. Ajinkyatara Fort
Ajinkyatara Fort, also known as the “Fort of the Sapta-Rishi,” is a historical hill fort located on Ajinkyatara Mountain, one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Satara in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India. you can easily reach there by private vehicle or bus.
5. Zapurza Museum of Art & Culture
Zapurza is a platform for all kinds of arts and culture. The campus is spread over seven acres of land on the banks of scenic Khadakwasla Dam, Pune. Zapurza houses 10 galleries/ display spaces, along with workshop/activity areas. A full fledged auditorium with 200 seating capacity and an amphitheatre with 600 seats.
6. Karla Caves
The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is just 10.9 Kilometers away from Lonavala. Other caves in the area are Bhaja Caves, Patan Buddhist Cave, Bedse Caves and Nasik Caves. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE.
7. Necklace Point
Hidden gem.. must visit place for those who love nature .. go there either at sunrise or sunset to capture the natural beauty. it is located in Bhor, Pune. you can easily reach there by private vehicle or bus.
8. Prati Balaji
Balaji Temple of Ketkawle, is copy of the original Tirumala Venkateswara Temple located 60 km from Pune, Maharashtra. It is on Pune-Bangalore highway.
9. Prati Shirdi
Prati Shirdi, also known as Sai Baba Mandir, is a replica of the original Shirdi Sai Baba Temple located in Shirgaon, near Pune, Maharashtra. This temple is dedicated to the revered saint, Sai Baba, and offers a similar spiritual experience to the original Shirdi temple. It is on the old Pune – Mumbai highway and near Somatane fata.
