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Bustling and commercial, leafy and slow,cosmopolitan and vintage, Pune effortlesslyadds up to more than the sum of its parts. Itis a city where history often asserts itself,but with a careless lightness.

Celebrated as Maharashtra's cultural capital,Pune houses a plethora of educationalinstitutes, museums and hill forts. Besidesbeing a cultural and educational hub, thecity has ample attractions to satiate mostvisitors. Pune, with its glorious Marathahistory and Osho connection, a host ofsightseeing attractions, pleasant weather,and a largely dynamic crowd of studentsand young professionals, proves wonderfulfor a vacation. The list of not to be missedattractions is infinite here but a couple ofmost interesting hot spots are thePataleshwar Rock-cut temple and theSinhagad Fort. The temple is dedicated tomartyred Maratha heroes, while the fort iswell for a grand Maratha triumph overMughal invaders. Best famous for its itsOsho slippers, Shrewsbury biscuits, andworld-class educational institutes, the city ofPune is no less than a foodie’s paradise withan array of dining options to choose from.Some not to miss restaurants are Exotica,Mi-a-Mi, Cafe Mangii and Marrakesh whichoffer a complete dining experience to theguests. However, if you ever face dilemmaabout where to head for satiating your

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hunger pangs, don’t hesitate in making yourway to the famous Koregaon Park, which islike a one-stop solution for all your diningneeds.

Lastly, this is the city where Shivaji spent hischildhood. This was the capital of theMaratha confederacy at the height of itspower — the Peshwas’ Pune. This is wherethe British defeated the Marathas in 1817,making it their monsoon capital ( Pune being drier than Mumbai), layinggrounds for the graceful cantonment oftoday. This is where Lokmanya Tilak broughtout his newspaper and where the Britishimprisoned Mahatma Gandhi for two years.

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Darshan Museum

Sadhu Vaswani Mission, 10 SadhuVaswani Path, Near G.P.O and PuneRailway Station, Pune, Maharashtra411001, India

Ever thought that a museum could have alight and sound show? Sounds intriguing,doesn't it? Well, we bring to you DarshanMuseum, which offers exactly what we justmentioned above. Coming back to the show,the 100 minute saga illustrates the life ofSadhu Vaswani and takes you through hisentire life cycle. The show is an artistic treatand a technological masterpiece at the sametime. It implements Pepper's Ghosttechnology for creating real 3D effectswhere the set is real but the actors aremerely projections of light. You can alsotreat yourself to a large spectrum of artworkthat is housed at the museum. If you wantto indulge yourself in some visual treats,Darshan Museum is the place to be.

2 Shreemant DagdushethHalwai Sarvajanik Ganpati

Shreemant Dagdusheth HalwaiSarvajanik Ganpati, 250, BudhvarPeth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002,India

Located in close proximity to Shani WadaFort, it is a must visit if you want toexperience architectural splendour and seeksome divine intervention as well. Devoted toLord Ganesha, the temple comes aliveduring the 10-day Ganesh Mahotsav festivalthat is celebrated with much zest andgrandeur here. Devotees from all acrossMaharashtra visit this temple during thefestival and pay their respects to Lord. Thetemple was built by Dagadusheth Halwai inthe year 1893. He was a sweet mart sellerwho went on to become a wealthybusinessman and since he was an ardentdevotee of Lord Ganesha, he took a greatinterest in building this beautiful temple.

3 Neelkantheshwar Temple

Road Number 1, Kondhur,Maharashtra 412107, India

Perched on a beautiful hillock,Neelkantheshwar temple in Pune calls for awonderful weekend getaway. You will bespellbound by the sweeping views as soonas you reach the hilltop. Get ready for a 45minutes steep climb for reaching thefamous Shiva Temple.

No vehicles are allowed and the only way iswalking. You need to keep some importanttips-don’t start your journey between 11 amto 4 pm unless the weather is pleasant asyou will be exhausted due to excessive heat.However, you can have some Nimbu Paniand Buttermilk on your way that are sold bythe local vendors.

The best time to start for Neelkantheshwar temple is either before 11am or post 4 pm as evenings are quitepleasant. If you start at 4 pm, you will beable to reach there within 1 hour and 30minutes. Spend some time there and enjoythe mesmerising views as the sun settlesdown for the day.

4 Ohel David Synagogue

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Dr. Ambedkar Road Moledina Road(Opposite Nehru Memorial Hall),Gawaliwada Camp, Pune,Maharashtra 411001, India

Popularly known as Red Temple or LalDeval, Ohel David Synagogue in Pune boasts of an interesting blend of architecturalwonder and divinity. You can’t help butadmire the design and the interesting use ofcolours- it has been built in neo-Gothic stylewith red brick and stone and has a uniquefeel attached to it. History tells us that theplace was built by Late David Sassoon in theyear 1863. Mainly dedicated to the JewishCommunity, the Synagogue is a populartourist attraction in the city. 

5 Tribal Cultural Museum

Tribal Research & Training Institute,Pune 28, Queen’s Garden, Pune,Maharashtra 411001, India

If you are interested in having a look at arare collection of exquisite tribal jewellery,then head straight to the Tribal CulturalMuseum. Showcasing a collection from thesecluded parts of the country, the museumcan be termed as a treasure trove for thestunning tribal jewellery. Even though thereis a wide collection of jewellery from everypart of India, a special focus is laid on theGondhavana and Sahyadri regions fromMaharashtra. The collection here boasts ofsome amazing artefacts and pictures of thetribal community. As you will walk through

the corridors of the museum, we are sureyou will feel connected to thesecommunities.

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 Mi-a-Mi

Pune Marriott Hotel & ConventionCentre, Senapati Bapat Marg,Senapati Bapat Road, Pune,Maharashtra, 411004, India

+91-20-66833333

Eating out at this upscale and swankyrestaurant is a lifetime experience. Dining atMi-a-Mi (it is located at the Marriott) is acelebration where every moment is filledwith fabulous food, sparkling spirits,interesting decor and an impeccable clientservice. The urban lounge is a perfect place

to unwind and enjoy some moments ofrelaxation over delectable food and foottapping live music. Its time to pamperyourself with arguably the best in town!

2 Chingari

Le Meridien, 10th Floor, RajaBahadur Mill Road ,Near PuneRailway Station ,Camp

+91-20-26050505|+91-20-26050506|+91-8390725181

3 Vaishnavi garden restaurant

Gadewasti, Bhagwant Chowk, BakoriRoad,Near BJS College, Wagholi.,Pune, Maharashtra 412207, India

+91-7517260799

4 Favola

Le Meridien, Lobby Level, RajaBahadur Mill Road ,Near PuneRailway Station ,Camp

+20-26050505-37|+91-20-66411111

5 Seasonal Tastes

The Westin Hotel, 36/3 B, Annexe,

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Mundhwa Road, Ghorpadi ,Near ABCFarms ,Koregaon Park

+91-20-67210000|+91-20-67210063|+91-20-30570411

- By Karen AnandDecorIt was a while since Istepped into Seasonal Tastes at the Westin.It started off a couple of years ago with abang and soon became the smartest all daydining / five star coffee shop in town. Thelovely fresh blue and white decor then paledsomewhat while other five stars emerged onthe Pune scene.FoodI am happy tocomment that Seasonal Tastes is back ontop with a mind boggling varietyofrnbreakfast offerings which range fromthe healthy to the internationallyspectacular and to all time Indian regionalfavourites. The Westin internationally pridesitself on its 'wellness' options in all aspectsof the hotel. The food is no exception. I lovethe idea of customised breakfast options.The Westin breakfast sets are largelywestern with combos of cereals, fruit andpastries. The Japanese one with teriyakisalmon, tofu and Japanese omlette soundsintriguing and the Asian one withVietnamese chicken noodle soup (pho ga),dim sum and congee, downright tempting.All this in Pune? Wait, there's more Indiancombos...healthy combos with fruit andvegetable juices (my carrot and ginger wasspot on), oatmeal and banana brule, cerealswith fruit, home-made muesli and granolait's all so well thought out and leaves nobreakfast stone unturned.along with all thecuisines and options, you have the regular

buffet which is by no means 'regular' by anystretch of the culinary imagination - muffins,pastries, cold cuts, cheeses, sandwiches,salads, fruit and juices, eggs to order andappams, dosa and idli freshly made, a wholebunch of really well executed north andsouth Indian favourites, fried rice andnoodles. The dinner buffet has also changedto include focus on a singular internationalcuisine daily. And the prices for this qualityof food and service are as unbelievable.Buffet breakfast is under 700 including taxand combos range from 250 to 550 whichincludes tea and coffee. The newishBubblicious Sunday brunch where you canwander around and eat from any or all ofthe Westin's restaurants all afternoon, isarnstaggering 999 only!Plus and MinusTheyshould advertise their staggering reasonablerates. Plenty of pluses on all fronts.MustTryAppam with egg poached on it andvegetable stew; pancakes and maple syrup;congee and condiments; tadka idli andpodis; freshly squeezed vegetablejuices.Pics\: Nilesh KulkarniFeatures:

Sunday Brunch Buffet TV / Big Screen Group Friendly Fine Dining Air Conditioned Parking Available Private Parties Non Vegetarian

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Couples Families Working Professionals

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SeeA: Darshan MuseumB: Shreemant Dagdusheth HalwaiSarvajanik GanpatiC: Neelkantheshwar TempleD: Ohel David SynagogueE: Tribal Cultural Museum

AccommodationF: Studio In Pune CampG: Fabhotel Aakiyo RoomsH: Rukhmini NiwasI: Studio In Pune CampJ: Fabhotel Aakiyo RoomsK: Rukhmini NiwasL: Studio In Pune CampM: Fabhotel Aakiyo RoomsN: Rukhmini Niwas

FoodO: Mi-a-MiP: ChingariQ: Vaishnavi garden restaurantR: FavolaS: Seasonal Tastes