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A fantabulous weekend tours from pune
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September 4, 2017
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A FANTABULOUS WEEKEND TOURS FROM PUNE
Pune, the fast growing cosmopolitan city of Maharashtra was once the headquarters of the
Peshwa dynasty. Pune still preserves the relics of Martha Empire, which makes it the major hub
of tourist destination. Weekend tours from Pune explore the Aga Khan palace built in 1892,
which is said to have preserved the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi in the garden. The palace has
Italian arches and huge hallways that have many portraits of MK Gandhi and other great
leaders of freedom movement who were imprisoned there for 2 years, Hence known as
Mahatma Gandhi memorial. The Pataleshwar cave temple of the 8th
century is the shrine of
Hindu lord Shiva that is carved out of rock, depicts the work of ancient architecture found
standing till date. Romantic weekend getaways from Pune takes a tour to the Sinhagad fort
located on Sahyadri Mountains known for its trekking and backpacking experience offering a
scenic view of the Sahyadri and the grandiose architecture of the Marathas.
Weekend tours from Pune takes a trip to the Shaniwar wada, an architectural marvel of the
Peshwa’s, is a massive fort with armoured gates and a big fountain which once served as the
powerhouse of the Maratha Empire. It is an archaic monument that is well maintained by the
government.
Romantic weekend gateways from Pune take a leisurely camping trip to the Mulshi dam that
has a beautiful waterfall and scenic view of the mountain, bordered by the lake. Also a trip to
Rajiv Gandhi zoological park that has many birds, mammals and also a snake park making it a
excellent destination for entertaining children. Weekend tours from Pune provide a trip to
Parvati Temple on a hilltop, which has a breathtaking view of the city. A Balaji Temple, exactly
resembling the one in Tirupathi, is one of the tourist attractions for a complete and fulfilling
family vacation. Romantic weekend getaways from Pune guide a tour to vetal hills; the highest
point of the city is a romantic getaway from the hustle bustle of the city.