Pune, India

15 Best Things to Do in Pune

What actually deserves your hours in Pune, ranked by the travelers who went.

We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 64 we track here. Updated monthly.

  1. Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple

    Religious site

    The Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple is a Hindu temple in Pune, India, dedicated to the god Ganesha.

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  2. Chaturshringi Temple

    Religious site

    Chaturshringi Temple is a Hindu temple on a hillside in Pune, Maharashtra. It stands 90 feet high and 125 feet wide, with more than 200 steps leading to the main shrine of Goddess Chattushringi.

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  3. Aga Khan Palace

    Landmark

    The Aga Khan Palace is a majestic landmark in Pune, built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III.

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  4. Darshan Museum

    Museum

    The Darshan Museum in Pune is a modern, interactive museum that tells the story of Sadhu Vaswani, a revered Indian spiritual leader and humanitarian.

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  5. Shaniwar Wada

    Landmark

    Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in Pune, India. Built in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Confederacy until 1818.

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  6. Chaturshrungi Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    Chaturshrungi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine perched on a hill in the Gokhalenagar area of Pune.

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  7. Phoenix Market City

    MarketFree entry

    Phoenix Market City is one of Pune's premier shopping and entertainment destinations, located on Nagar Road in the Viman Nagar area.

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  8. Sarasbaug

    Religious site

    Sarasbaug is a 25-acre park and temple complex in Pune, India. It is centered on the Talyatla Ganapati temple, which sits on the site of a former artificial lake.

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  9. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

    Museum

    The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum in Pune, Maharashtra, houses the personal collection of Dr. Dinkar G.

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  10. Pataleshwar Cave Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    The Pataleshwar Cave Temple is a remarkable 8th-century Hindu temple carved entirely out of a single basalt rock, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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  11. Pataleshwar Caves, Pune

    Religious site

    The Pataleshwar Caves are an 8th-century rock-cut Hindu temple from the Rashtrakuta period, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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  12. Parvati Hill

    Religious site

    Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune, India, rising to 2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level.

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  13. Lavasa International Convention Centre

    SightFree entry

    The Lavasa International Convention Centre (LICC) is a state-of-the-art facility located in the planned hill city of Lavasa, near Pune.

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  14. The Western Routes

    Park & nature

    The Western Routes is a highly acclaimed outdoor adventure company based in Pune, India, specializing in trekking, camping, and nature exploration in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats.

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  15. Mystery Rooms

    Entertainment

    Mystery Rooms is an entertainment venue in Koregaon Park, Pune, dedicated to escape room adventures.

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