Pune (State: Maharashtra) is known as the "Queen of Deccan" as it is situated 560 meters above the sea level on Deccan Plateau. The beautiful City known for its pleasant weather is surrounded by hill forts. One such fort is Sinhagad, a hilltop fort.
This ancient city is around since 937 AD. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, lived here as a young boy, city grew into a place of importance during his reign. It was once the capital of Maratha Empire.
The important tourist attractions in the city are:
Above is the view of Aga Khan Palace.
The interesting places near by are:
We shall discover these places in more detail in subsequent posts.
This ancient city is around since 937 AD. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, lived here as a young boy, city grew into a place of importance during his reign. It was once the capital of Maratha Empire.The important tourist attractions in the city are:- Aga Khan Palace(1, 2, 3)
- Parvati Hill & Temple
- Parvati Temple
- Peshwa Museum
- Pataleshwar Temple
- Shindyachi Chhatri (1, 2)
- Dagdu Seth Ganapati
- Raj Kelkar Museum
- Saras Baug Ganesh Temple
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Shaniwar Wada (1, 2, 3)
- Statue of Baji Rao I
Above is the view of Aga Khan Palace.The interesting places near by are:
We shall discover these places in more detail in subsequent posts.
Great!! Whenever I go to Mumbai, I travel through Pune. But never visited the places. Thanks for sharing this photos.
ReplyDeleteI have not been to Pune but travelled through your post. Very beautiful place. Aga Khan Palace looks marvellous. Nice shot.
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Very interesting post and photos.Greetings Andrzej.
ReplyDeleteThat last shot looks so peaceful!
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Magda
Looks like a wonderful place. And I think you have a great view from that top.
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Beautiful shots. The structures are amazing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky!
Liz @ A Simple Life
Thanks for taking us on tour with Sky Watch Friday, so many interesting places to see in your part of the world
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures of lovely skies and such beautiful temples! Always love the history that you include, Rajesh! Enjoy a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
i like the last image a lot.
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The Aga Khan palace is very impressive. I look forward to seeing more of the scenes from this beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful place and you photographed it so well.
ReplyDeleteRajesh that is a beautiful city. Your collage is magical -- I kept looking and looking at it. The weather looks perfect there as well. Thank you, as always, for taking us along on your wonderful journey.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing - I can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place and beautifully captured as always, Rajesh! I do look forward to seeing more of your photos! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
A truly beautiful and magical place. So old and peaceful looking!
ReplyDeleteNever been to Pune .In my list from now on.Nice collage.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful palace nicely reflected in the fountain.
ReplyDeleteSo many important sights in a single town.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos , i'm yet to visit this place .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections at the Aga Khan palace, Rajesh. Your travels take you to some wonderful places.
ReplyDelete— K
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Lovely and serene!
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh! It looks lovely... And if you say that the weather is pleasant, there is another reason to put it in my list... ;)
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Nice place !
ReplyDeletenice reflection in the still water.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! Great shots.
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Interesting detail about the city. Looking forward to know more on it. Great capture rajesh!
ReplyDeleteI love the palace
ReplyDeleteand the collage is so pretty
You have to wonder about the engineering and effort that went into the hilltop fort so many years ago without modern machinery. Quite amazing, always!
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ReplyDeleteA grand palace reflected beautifully in the stillness of the fountain.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful palace! Your mosaic showed us how beautiful is the City.
ReplyDeleteFantastic. We had a free pune tour. My and my husband read your blog together so curiously that my daughter too wanted to join.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such wonderful posts.
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The palace is so beautifully situated :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful contrast with the modern tower in the first shot, Rajesh. Beautiful sky!
ReplyDelete— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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A lovely jewel! And such a rich history. Your photos made it come alive. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos! another beautiful spot
ReplyDelete~laura
You make me want to come to your country to ogle the architecture!
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Everything you post thrills me - as does your wonderful country and its culture, traditions, and the wonderful people of India. I always wait anxiously for more.
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I'd like to visit Pune one day.
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ReplyDeleteMy comment seems to have disappeared... So lovely and tranquil!
ReplyDeleteExcellent post with beautiful pictures and interesting information.
ReplyDeleteLoved see the Aga Khan....please show us more of it from different angles. The hilltop city is amazing, and to think it is still standing. Your pictures are fabulous and so filled with interesting history which is so new to folk like myself.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful pictures and love the shadows as well
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As always, you make India feel so endlessly appealing with your beuatiful and enticing photography.;)
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Amazing place and cool reflection!
ReplyDelete... and here comes telecommunication tower. amazing how they can build those. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful place. I love the fountain shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful structures.
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Lovely photos.
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ReplyDeletePune's main must-try thing : An ice cream from Naturals in Balewadi, Pune.
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how fascinating to read the history of such a beautiful location. Judyx
ReplyDeletesome of the main spots in Pune i missed during my multi official visits. thanks for the recap Rajesh
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and beautiful country. Your entry is very imformative.I Wanna visit your place one day..
ReplyDeleteWow, way cool! I would love to see these all up close, and appreciate you sharing them with us.
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Kathy M.
Always so entertaining visiting your blog. You share so much history and stories about your part of the world I never knew.
ReplyDeleteOh Beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing~
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Thank you. I am glad you all liked this place. We shall explore it more soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these wonderful views of this great place!
ReplyDeleteHaving spent about 2 years in Pune, I have come to love that place very much and have had some of the finest moments of life spent there!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful place but with your post, know we know which places to visit:)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the appreciation.
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