Beautiful Nature Sites and Parks to Visit in Pune

6 Beautiful Nature Sites and Parks to Visit in Pune


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Empress Garden - One of the Best Place to Visit in Pune
Empress Garden | #1 of Top 6 Places to Visit in Pune

Empress Garden, Pune

This popular garden is a dreamlike place to visit in the city of Pune and it is looked after the Western India’s Agri-Horticultural Society. The Empress Garden is well maintained and the chief objective of this society is to protect the unusual flora of this area. Scattered in an area of approximately 40 acres, the garden comprises of rare variety of flowers and trees. Several flower shows are organized here by the Agri-Horticultural Society so that people are aware of the unique species of flora. A stream flows all through the garden, which is an added attraction over here.The garden is wonderfully landscaped and fascinates all the tourists coming here.

AddressKavade Mala, Ghorpadi, Pune
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & Garden
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry fee₹20/- (per person)
Opening timeEmpress Garden opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Opening DaysThe Empress Garden open every day for visitors
Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April
Nearest MetroRuby Hall Clinic Metro Station (2.8 KM)
Parvati Hill - One of the Best Place to Visit in Pune
Parvati Hill | #2 of Top 6 Places to Visit in Pune

Parvati Hill, Pune

It came into existence in the 17th century and is built by Balaji Baji Rao, the great Peshwa monarch. It is found 2,000 feet above sea level and Parvati hill presents an all-encompassing scenic view of Pune. The hill is away from the din and bustle of the city life and the climate is pleasant all over the year. The shrine is devoted to God Shiva and Goddess Parvati though there are idols of other God and Goddesses as well. The tourists coming here has to climb nearly 100 steps to reach the hill. On the top of the hill there is a black structure of stone. Parvati Hills is the uppermost point in Pune.

AddressParvati Paytha, Pune
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Caves
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry feeNo Entry Fee
Opening timeThe Parvati Hill open every time for visitor but temple opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Opening DaysThe Parvati Hill open every day for visitors
Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April
Nearest MetroSwargate Metro Station (1.8 KM)
Okayama Friendship Garden - One of the Best Place to Visit in Pune
Okayama Friendship Garden | #3 of Top 6 Places to Visit in Pune

Okayama Friendship Garden, Pune

It is a very popular Japanese Garden in the city of Pune. It is unique and one of the biggest Japanese Garden outside Japan in the continent of Asia. The garden very finely exhibits Indo-Japanese relationship and it is motivated by nearly 300-year old garden in Japan famous by the name of Okayama Korakuen Garden. Situated in Dattawadi, this garden is an extraordinary amalgamation of concrete and natural beauty. In the garden there is a natural canal that goes across the garden whereas the ponds and waterfalls present here are man made. From the lush green garden to attractive flowers, wonderful landscapes and colourful sitting place, Okayama Friendship Garden will spin your soul and make your five senses work overtime.

AddressSinhagad Road, Dattawadi, Pune
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & Garden
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry feeNo Entry Fee
Opening timeThe Garden opening and closing timing in morning 6:00AM – 10:30AM, in Evening 4:00PM – 8:00PM.
Opening DaysThe Okayama Friendship Garden open every day for visitors
Best MonthMay, June, July, August
Nearest MetroNal Stop Metro Station (1.9 KM)
Vetal Hill - One of the Best Place to Visit in Pune
Vetal Hill | #4 of Top 6 Places to Visit in Pune

Vetal Hill, Pune

Vetal Hill is a wonderful zone for avid walkers, joggers, and cyclists. Placed at an elevation of almost 2600 ft it is the highest point of Pune city. The scenic place is surrounded by lush greenery and has a lot of old trees. It is a paradise for bird watchers as it is home to a lot of migratory birds. Click beautiful pictures on a clear morning as you can witness the beautiful sight of Pune from the top and see exotic varieties of plants on the hilltop. There is also an Observation Deck that children love to explore. Small water tanks are also built here for watering the plants. There is an ancient Vetal Temple visited by lots of people.

AddressPashan, Pune
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Caves
Best forMarried Couples, Unmarried Couples
Entry feeNo Entry Fee
Opening timeThe Vetal Hill open every time for visitor
Opening DaysThe Vetal Hill open every day for visitors
Best MonthMay, June, July, August
Nearest MetroAnand Nagar Metro Station (1.9 KM)
Bund Garden - One of the Best Place to Visit in Pune
Bund Garden | #5 of Top 6 Places to Visit in Pune

Bund Garden, Pune

The Bund Garden located in Pune is one of the most well planned and maintained gardens of the city. One of the most preffered park by joggers and all the people who want to spend some time in the open away from the chaotic city life. Bund Garden with natural flora is a well manicured park in the city. The garden is crowded during the morning and evening hours. The Fitzgerald Bridge present here is equally popular with the tourists. People with their family and friends come here and the place is enjoyed by both elderly and children alike. An additional reason why people love coming here are the eateries present here that serve quality food and that too at affordable rates.

AddressSangamwadi, Pune
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & Garden
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry feeNo Entry Fee
Opening timeThe Bund Garden open every time for visitor
Opening DaysThe Bund Garden open every day for visitors
Best MonthSeptember, October, November, December
Nearest MetroBund Garden Metro Station (0.3 KM)
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park - One of the Best Place to Visit in Pune
Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park | #6 of Top 6 Places to Visit in Pune

Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune

One of the entertaining and popular tourist attraction, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park is spread in an area of nearly130 acres. It is nicely placed on the edge of the Katraj Lake, which makes it a desirable destination for people who want to get away from the city life. The animal and nature lovers come in hordes to enjoy Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park. This zoo is also an educational attraction as the tourists coming here and learn about the animals in a recreational way. The animals here get an open environment which is very close to nature. There are more then 360 animals that includes the endangered species and 100 people are appointed to take care of these animals.

AddressPune-Satara Road, Katraj, Pune
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Zoo
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry feeAdult (above 4 feet 4 inches) - ₹40/-, Child (bleow 4 feet 4 inches) - ₹10/-, Foreigners - ₹100/-, Blind & Handicapped Persons - Free
Opening timeRajiv Gandhi Zoological Park opening and closing timing from 1st April to 15th June is 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM,
and from 16th June to 31st March 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM
Opening DaysThe Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park is open from Thursday to Tuesday in a week, Closed on every Wednesday.
Best MonthSeptember, October, November, December
Nearest MetroSwargate Metro Station (5.3 KM)

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