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Tourist SpotsLal Deval (Synagogue)

Lal Deval is conspicuously placed on Moledina Road. The red-brick-and-stone structure

built in the English Gothic style, resembles a church. It is Pune's finest synagogue, builtby philanthropist David Sassoon in 1867.

Bund GardenBund Garden lies on the right bank of the

MulaMutha river. Constructed by Sir

JamshedjiJeejeebhoy primarily for providingwater to the poor during summer, it has

become a popular unwinding spot forcitizens with an added attraction of boating

facilities and has recently added a well-

designed jogging track. Bund Garden is nowknown as the Mahatma Gandhi Udyan.

Aga Khan Palace

True to its name this place boasts of

Italianate arches and spacious lawns, an

unlikely place for a prison but the Britishersinterned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife

Kasturba Gandhi here.The architecture ofthe palace wil take you down memory lane,

reminding you of the illustrations from fairy

tale houses.

ShindyanchiChhatriAmongst the architectural prides of Pune, the memorial

to the great warrior MahadjiShinde, the commander-in-

chief of the Maratha army, between the years 1760 to1780 under the mighty Peshwas. The temple adorned

with Rajasthani architecture is an imposing edifice

situated at Wanowrie.

Pataleshwar Cave Temples Pataleshwar Cave Temples lies in the heart of the city, at ShivajiNagar . This 8th century

rock-cut temple, hewn from a massive single rock, has huge pillars, a Shiva shrine and a

Nandi bull.

Shaniwar Wada

The historic palace of the Peshwa (Prime Ministers) rulers,became the seat of political power during Bajirao-Is reign

and became so conspicuous that to this date the palace

has become the symbol of the city and its culture. Built in1736, the Shaniwar Wada was once the palace of the

great Peshwa rulers. The wada (Fort) was destroyed by a

major fire in 1827, the cause of the fire till today remainsa mystery.

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Parvati Hill and Temples

The 'Nagarkhana' drum house, the imposingtemple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar arethe main structures on the hill. The Parvati

museum houses protraits of heroes of thePeshwa dynasty, besides old manuscripts,weapons and coins. A group of beautifultemples of Ganapati and Kartikeya makeParvati add to Parvati's attractions.According to the records, the main idol was

carved out of gold by craftsmen fromKarnataka. After this was stolen in 1932, it

was replaced by silver idols plated with

gold. The 108 step climb to the 17thcentury temple located on top, the hill is

also the favourite haunt of fitness fans.

Raja DinkarKelkar Museum

Raja DinkarKelkar Museum is housed in a quaint Rajasthani-style building. It holds a

one-man collection of the most fascinating Indian artifacts. Thirty-six sections of thismuseum are used to display a plethora of antiques, carved palace doors, pottery, a

priceless collection of lamps and musical instruments of the Mughal and Maratha periods.

A masterpiece is the 'MastaniMahal' brought and erected as it was from its originalplace!

BalGandharvMandir The home of Marathi Theatre, both commercial and experimental. Throughout the year

there are different cultural happenings like exhibitions, theatre, orchestra - instrumentaland vocal.TilakSmarakMandir

TilakSmarakMandir on Tilak Road is a building commemorating the great freedom fighterand social reformer LokmanyaTilak. On the ground floor is a small museum describing

Tilak's public life and a theatre on the upper floors.

SarasBaug

Sitting like a flat oyster towards one end ofthe city, the sunken Sarasbaug is a place

where hundreds of Puneites throng every

evening, for their share of fresh air amonggreen surroundings. Adjoining Sarasbaug,

across a small narrow road is anothergarden. This however, is not merely a parkbut a zoo as well - Peshwe Park.

The Film and Television Institute of India The Film and Television Institute of India is situated on Law College Road. It imparts

training in all branches of the film and television industry and is known for havingproduced some of the finest show-business professionals in the country.

The Katraj Snake ParkThe Katraj Snake Park has a collection of

reptiles, birds and turtles. Naturalists woulddelight in the Park's exhibits and activities.

The park has also recently added a zoo.

Chaturshrungi TempleChaturshrungi Temple is situated on a hillock off SenapatiBapat Road. This temple of thegoddess attracts droves of devotees during the nine-day Navaratri festival in October.

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Sinhagad Fort

One of the great forts of Maharashtra isbased in Pune. This is the place where

brave soldiers fought for the fort. Tanaji,one of the trusted soldier of ShivajiMaharajsacrificed his son's wedding to win the fort.He was well supported by his uncle Shelar

Mama and his brave Marathas. The fortwas named Sinhgad from Kondana, after

this brave Maratha who fought till death likea true lion.

Cuisine

Pune local cuisine has a taste of

coconut and garlic, with large useof chillies. Jowar(sorghum)

and bajra (millet) are the main

ingredients of traditional Pune

food. A typical Pune meal

includes PuranPoli (a dessert

bread), bhakri (millet pancakes)

with pithla (a flour-based

curry), VadaPav, Bhelpuri, Pani

Puri, Pavbhaji, misal, andkacchidhabeli.

[37]Mastani, a thick

milkshake containing dried fruit, is

a speciality of the city. It is named

afterMastani, the second wife of

the Peshwa BajiRao I in the 17th

century.[38]

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