The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Pune, Maharashtra

December 16, 2021 Joeann Galban

Education, the arts and music are staples of life in the culture-rich city of Pune. The Pataleshwar Cave Temple, dating to the eighth century and dedicated to the god of the underworld, is a marvel of rock-cut architecture. For a panoramic city view, climb to temple-topped Parvati Hill.
Restaurants in Pune

1. National Defence Academy

NDA Rd Khadakwasla, Pune 411023 India 020-25290333
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 309 reviews

National Defence Academy

Reviewed By lotusdiamond - New Delhi, India

NDA is prestigious training academy for induction in armed forces as officers after passing out 12th class. Situated away from city of Pune is one the best institute of country. Cadets are trained in 3 year course before they go to respective academies of army, navy and air force. Well maintained and neat place. Worth visiting in case you are near Pune. You may need permission to go inside. You can see well disciplined Cadets moving in disciplined manner. Beautifully manicured lawns and feel proud of our Armed forces. Every year twice Passing out parade is conducted in Jun and Dec, try in case you can witness that. Various architecture and buildings are well maintained . You can also visit khadakwasla dam nearby.

2. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002 India 91-020-448-2101 [email protected] http://www.rajakelkarmuseum.com/index.asp
Excellent
50%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 490 reviews

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Reviewed By smitacapricorn

If you are in Pune for the first time & want to explore history & heritage of India, this is the place !! Amazing collection of musical instruments, paintings, utensils, decorative doors, sculptures... The list is endless ! Those who have passion for history - keep minimum 3 hours at hand. Others can take a quick tour in 1 hour. I'm really proud of Kelkar Museum ! A must see for visitors from all over the world !!

3. Visapur Fort

7kms south of Malavali Station, Pune India http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/MTDC/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/Default.aspx?strpage=../MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Forts/LohagarhVisapurfort.html
Excellent
43%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Visapur Fort

Reviewed By gvinita46 - Pune, India

We had left the car before the bhaja caves nd walked up tking the short cuts with our son. Most of them including youngsters went up using vehicles right up to the fork , one goes towards visapur fort and the other towards Lohgadh fort. Climbing up the rocks was enjoyable. Only youngsters were climbing up the rocks.

4. Rajgad Fort

Rajgad Fort Rd, Pune 412213 India
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

Rajgad Fort

Reviewed By Prasad_wildindia - Pune, India

It is aptly named as Raj-Gad, literaly meaning a King-Fort. Among all the forts conquered, built and reinstated by the great maratha warrior king Shivaji, this one was his Capital. Difficulty level - average/ medium Reach/ accessibility: easy by private transport best time to visit - any time of the year, avoid peak summers of course.

5. Bhuleshwar Temple

Pune Solapur Highway, Pune 412104 India
Excellent
50%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 204 reviews

Bhuleshwar Temple

Reviewed By Aroy22 - Pune, India

Apart from Shanirwada one of the other attraction is to visit in Pune is Bhuleshwar Temple This ancient Shiv Temple located on Pune - Sholapur highway around 40-45 km from Pune city. Amazing architecture and view of Pune City from hilltop.

6. Darshan Museum

10 Sadhu Vaswani Path Near GPO, Pune 411001 India +91 20 2612 3847 [email protected] http://www.darshan.net.in
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,080 reviews

Darshan Museum

FREE ENTRY TO ALL VISITORS --- Darshan is not really a 'museum' in the conventional sense of the term. Although it does what every museum does, keeps alive a memory, but at Darshan, it's done through 3D Holographics, Life-Like Statues, Realistic Sets, Hi-Def Audio, HD Video, Theatrical Lighting and much more!Darshan is the next step in story-telling. The visitor literally 'walks' into a scene and the scene 'plays out' before your eyes! Each scene is brought to life through realistic sets, and within the set are various props that help to recreate the scene before you. For the first time in the country has 3D Holographics been used in a show! Characters appear in thin air and act out scenes before your very eyes! A truly magical experience!Darshan tells the beautiful story of a Saint of Modern India, Sadhu T L Vaswani. He was a visionary, an educationist, a spiritual giant, a poet and much, much more! His life bore witness to the universal ideals of Unity, Brotherhood of all life, Compassion, Love for all, Peace. He inspired many to work for the cause of the independence of India alongside with Gandhi, he worked for women upliftment years before modern society did it, by starting a Women's Education Movement called the Mira Movement in Education. The Mira Movement in Education has now spread to many cities and thousands of young girls benefit from it. He was an animal rights activist, his birthday, 25th November, is celebrated as Animal Rights Day and crores of people pledge to abstain from food of violence on this day every year! He was a spiritual giant. He spread the Eternal Message of the Saints and Rishis amongst the common man and made the Divine accessible to everyone. Ever a believer in the Unity of All Life, He promoted no one religion but taught that all religions lead to but One Goal. The Paths are Many but the Goal is One! His spiritual poetry has been compiled into the largest compilation of Spiritual Poetry by a single author in the world! It is called the Nuri Granth and is revered by his followers as a storehouse of spiritual wisdom and knowledge.We invite you to come and experience His simplicity, His wisdom, His purity, His unique life at Darshan!

Reviewed By Vidhitraveller

We were astonished to see such a wonderful experience exists in Pune City A must visit for everyone TrulyA life changing experience Amazing use of technology...a spiritual journey... Staff is v Cooperative ,spaces are well maintained and properly sanitized

7. Sri Balaji Mandir

S.No. 116 / 11 Sus Road Pashan, Pune 411007 India +91 20 2587 0125 [email protected] http://sribalajimandirpune.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 905 reviews

Sri Balaji Mandir

Reviewed By Preetampic - Pune, India

The journey to Prati Balaji temple in Narayanpur is very scenic specially in monsoon seasons. The temple is in a very nice location. It is around 2 hrs journey from Pune. A must visit place if you plan for a short outside trip

8. Sinhagad Fort

Pune 411025 India +91 20 2612 8169 http://www.actempotravellerhire.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,717 reviews

Sinhagad Fort

Reviewed By AtulB310 - Pune District, India

A must visit place if you are in Pune, Visit this place for its history, thrill , beauty & of course Zunka/ pithla bhakari with Dahi . If travelling by car one can reach near base of fort , still one has to climb 150+ steps , but real fun is climbing from village , this is almost 8 km trek , one should make a climb once .

9. Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple

Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Budhvar Peth, Pune 411002 India +91 20 24461185 [email protected] http://www.dagdushethganpati.com/
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,156 reviews

Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple

Reviewed By someshbang - Pune, India

Your trip to Pune is incomplete if you haven't visited Dagaduseth Ganapati Temple. All the prayers made are heard & gets complete. The decoration on Ganesh Chaturthi is just outstanding. You just get mesmerized at first glimpse.. Ganesh festival is on the way and all puneites will rush for that glimpse and famous decorations.. Dont miss last day processions if you are in pune.. #Mustvisit #pune #shanivaarvada #ganeshtemple #dagaduseth

10. Pune Okayama Friendship Garden

Sinhagad Road, Pune 411030 India +91 20 2553 8553 [email protected] https://pmc.gov.in/en/pune-okayama-friendship-park
Excellent
50%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 476 reviews

Pune Okayama Friendship Garden

Reviewed By deepagalande - Pune, India

Okayama Friendship garden is really best n beautiful garden I had ever seen.This garden is located on Sighgad road,Pune. This garden is actually constructed like one Japanese garden. Staff is strict and hard working. Place is very crowded in weekeneds. They had maintained this garden very well. Their is Entry fees to visit but very reasonable. Also they take parking charges but safe proper place to park our vehicle.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.