Tourist
Spots In Pune
The Osho International Commune
The Osho International Commune in Koregaon Park, organizes
meditation courses and attracts thousands of visitors from
India and abroad. The Commune founded by Osho Rajneesh has
beautiful gardens and are open to the public in the mornings
and evenings.
Aga Khan Palace
The architecture of the palace reminding you of the illustrations
from fairy tale houses is built with Italianate arches and
spacious lawns and was used as a prison by the Britishers
where they interned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi.
Shindyanchi Chhatri
Counted amongst the architectural prides of Pune, the temple
adorned with Rajasthani architecture is the memorial to the
great warrior Mahadji Shinde, the commander-in-chief of the
Maratha army, between the years 1760 to 1780 under the mighty
Peshwas.
The Film and Television Institute of India
The Film and Television Institute of India imparts training
in all branches of the film and television industry and has
produced some of the finest show-business professionals in
the country.
Sinhagad Fort
Meaning ‘Lion Fort’ in Marathi is a fort located
near the city of Pune. It is situated on a hill 800 meters
above the surrounding countryside and the fort's location
has been strategically important since 14th century and has
been the site of many important battles. Also during World
War II, this fort was temporarily used as a camp for German
prisoners of war.
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