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Alandi

Situated 25 kms away east from Pune on the banks of the river Indrayani, Alandi city is mainly known for housing the samadhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar, a famous saint of Maharashtra. Dnyaneshwar spent a few years of his life at the Alandi city and motivated the whole of the state to worship Lord Panduranga.

Bhaja Caves

Situated at a distance of 60 km from Pune in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, Bhaja Caves is a famous Buddhist rock cut shrine of 2nd century.The caves are said to be the early Theravadin phase of Buddhism, when the Mauryans used to rule over India.

Bhimashankar Temple

Situated in Maharashtra at a distance of approximately 128 km from the Pune city, Bhimashankar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva; one of the Hindu Trinity of Gods. This temple is considered as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Bhuleshwar Temple

Perched on top of a hill, Bhuleshwar Temple is dates back to the time of the Pandavas. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, temple is located at a distance of 50 km from the Pune city and was constructed in the 13th century. The temple was originally built to serve as a castle called Mangalgadh, though; it was later transformed into a Lord Shiva temple.

Janjira Fort

Situated in the Murud town of Maharashtra, Janjira Fort is the Island Fort which serves as one of the major attractions of the town. During the Siddi rulers of Janjira in the earlier times, Murud served as the erstwhile capital in past.

Jejuri Temple

Jejuri Temple is located in the Jejuri town, which lies to the southeast of the Pune city of Maharashtra. The town is recognized for being the spot of one of the respected temples in the state, known as the Khandobachi Jejuri.

Karla Caves

Nestled on the Pune-Mumbai Road in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, Karla Caves are quite near to the Bhaja Caves and are approximately 40 km away from the city of Pune. The caves were imprinted somewhere around the 2nd century BC, the time when Buddhist was at its climax in India

Lonavala

Lonavala is one of central India’s most popular hill resort and a favored summer retreat for the city dwellers. The hillock lies nestled in the Sahayadri ranges of Maharashtra at an altitude of 625 m above sea level. An easily accessible location, it is located at a distance of 96 km from Mumbai and 62 km Pune.

Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar is a vast green plateau, a sacred pilgrimage destination, rolling hills and excellent sightseeing locations all rolled into one. Located at a distance of 120 km from Pune, this vast plateau sprawling over 150 sq. km. experiences a climate that is neither too hot because of the heights nor too cold because of its nearness to the Arabian Sea.

Malshej Ghat

Nestled amidst the Sahyadri Hills of India, Malshej Ghat is one of the most admired weekend getaways, situated amongst the budding hill stations of Maharashtra. Since it falls on the outer edge of the Pune city, it is exactly located at the borders of Pune, Thane and Ahmednagar.

Matheran

Matheran is arguably Maharashtra’s most famous hill station famous for its pleasant blend of natural beauty, ecological wealth and colonial style designs that characterizes its buildings & monuments. The hill station was discovered in 1850 by the then British district collector of Thane

Panchgani

Panchgani with its hilly terrain, rolling grasslands, snow clad mountain peaks and thick vegetations are counted as one of the most beautiful and enchanting hills stations in India. The name ‘Panchgani’ means a town nestled amidst five hills and the hillock is blessed with a bracing climate and verdant surroundings, making it an ideal retreat for city-wearies from nearby cities like Mumbai and Pune.

Purandar Fort

Purandar Fort figures in the list of famous forts that dots the historical landscape of Pune region. Perched atop gigantic mountain mass in the Western Ghats about 1398 m. above sea level, Purandar is situated at a distance of 40kms south-east of Pune and some 10kms south-west of Sasawad.

Rajgad

Rajgad literally means the ‘King of forts' and with its rich history, famous incidences having etched a place in the record books and huge size & architecture have all combined to present a standalone destination. It used to serve as the fort of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for quarter of a century witnessing several takeovers and ballets, and exists today recounting the tales and legends from the past.

Shivneri Fort

Shivneri Fort is a historical fortification located near Junnar at a distance of around 105 km from Pune. It is famous as the place where Shivaji Maharaj-the founder of Maratha Empire was born and raised.The fort was borne out of necessity, as Shahaji Maharaj, the father of Shivaji was concerned about the safety of his pregnant wife Jijabai.

Sinhagarh Fort

Sinhagarh Fort is a historical monument that has withstood the test of time and stands today as evidence to Pune’s glorious past. A famous tourist attraction, the fort lies at the vicinity of the city attracting a large number of visitors from Pune and other nearby locations.