Pune itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Pune, day by day: Parvati Hill, the Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Shaniwar Wada and the Aga Khan Palace first, then Vishrambaug Wada, Pataleshwar, Sinhagad, the Khadakwasla Dam and the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park as you add a day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Pune in 1 day
Day 1
Parvati Hill
Hill temple complex with about 100 steps up to Peshwa-era shrines and a museum, giving wide views over Pune.
Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple
Famous Ganesh temple in the old city, its richly decorated idol drawing large crowds, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shaniwar Wada
Ruined fortified palace of the Peshwa rulers, begun in 1732, with massive gates, fountains and a sound-and-light show.
Aga Khan Palace
Italianate palace of 1892 where Mahatma Gandhi was held in 1942 to 1944, now a Gandhi memorial and museum.
Pune in 2 days
Day 1
Parvati Hill
Hill temple complex with about 100 steps up to Peshwa-era shrines and a museum, giving wide views over Pune.
Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple
Famous Ganesh temple in the old city, its richly decorated idol drawing large crowds, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shaniwar Wada
Ruined fortified palace of the Peshwa rulers, begun in 1732, with massive gates, fountains and a sound-and-light show.
Vishrambaug Wada
Peshwa-era wooden mansion in Pune's old city, notable for its carved pillars, arches and tall decorated facade.
Pataleshwar
Eighth-century rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Shiva, carved from a single basalt rock in the middle of the city.
Aga Khan Palace
Italianate palace of 1892 where Mahatma Gandhi was held in 1942 to 1944, now a Gandhi memorial and museum.
Day 2
Sinhagad
Hill fortress south-west of Pune on a steep crag, with ramparts, gates and views over the Sahyadri range.
Khadakwasla Dam
Dam on the Mutha River south-west of Pune, a popular spot for evening walks, snacks and views over the reservoir.
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park
Zoo at Katraj on the southern edge of Pune, with a snake and reptile park and a large animal collection.
Watch: Pune
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Pune
October to February is the most pleasant, with warm days and cooler nights. March to May is hot, and the monsoon from June to September turns the hills and forts green but makes steps and trails slippery and crowded on weekends. Ganesh Chaturthi, usually in August or September, is celebrated in Pune with large processions and decorated shrines.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Pune on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Pune on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Pune on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Pune with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for India from Airalo
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Tips for Pune
- Shaniwar Wada, Vishrambaug Wada and the Aga Khan Palace are in the older city and east, while Sinhagad and the Khadakwasla Dam lie outside it, so plan those as a separate day trip.
- Remove your shoes at temples, including the Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, which is busiest in the early morning and evening and at festival times.
- Sinhagad is a hill fort with steps and a short climb; go early, wear sturdy shoes and carry water.
- Auto-rickshaws and app cabs are the easiest way to get around the city; agree the fare or use the meter.
- Check the days on which the palaces and the zoo close before fixing a date, as weekly closing days vary.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Aga Khan Palace: Khushroo Cooper, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple: Mehak madan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Khadakwasla Dam: Advaitk at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parvati Hill: Siddhesh Nampurkar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pataleshwar: Photograph by Mukul Hinge, Public domain
- Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park: Apoorv.agarwal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shaniwar Wada: User:Ashok Bagade, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sinhagad: Amit mitkar at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vishrambaug Wada: Niraj.12, CC BY-SA 3.0
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