Top 5 Tourist Attractions In Pune And Good Pune Hotels

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Pune is an important commercial and tourist hub in Western India. It is the second largest city in Maharashtra. Read on more to know about tourist attractions in Pune and also check some good Pune hotels.

The cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune, is the eighth largest metropolis in India. Having a great cultural and historical background, this city is situated in the Western Ghats range of mountains. There are several popular tourist attractions in Pune visited by tourists all across the globe. Quality hotels in Pune are available in all price ranges offering a comfortable and pleasant to their guests.

Top 5 tourist attractions in Pune

1. Aga Khan Palace - Aga Khan Palace is a historical monument in Pune. Here Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeobhai Desai were imprisoned during the Quit India Movement in 1942. There are memorials of them made out of marble. It is a must visit and one of the prime tourist attractions in Pune.

2. Katraj Snake Park - Located 8 km from Pune, it is one of the most famous parks in Maharashtra. As the ...
... name suggests, this place has a collection of 160 species of snakes. Among the chief attractions of the park, rare species of Brown Palm Civet, nine feet long King Cobra, some rare species of birds and turtles are a few.

3. Bund Garden - It is also known as Mahatma Gandhi Udhayan. It is located on the right bank of the Mula-Mutha Rivers. The adventure enthusiasts can involve here in boat rides and horse rides. There is a Ganesh temple situated in the park too.

4. Shaniwar Waada - This magnificent palace was constructed by the Peshwas in 1736. The only leftovers are the imposing brass carved gates and lotus pools as the palace get destroyed by a huge fire in 1827. A 'Light & Sound Show' held here every evening is another attraction.

5. National War Museum - National War Museum is a patriotic site to pay homage to the great sacrifice of India’s War fighters. The 25 feet pillar represents the memorial.

Good Hotels in Pune

Hotel Parichay is one of the best 2 star hotels in Pune located centrally on Fergusson College Road. It enjoys a prestigious overall star rating of 4.5 on 5 and 95% customer recommendation. This hotel offers air conditioned rooms equipped with broadband internet connection. It also facilitates the guests with two multi-cuisine restaurants, bar and conference hall. Room tariff is between Rs.2400-3000 with complimentary breakfast.

Hotel Sapna, Jangli Maharaj Road is counted among good budget hotels in Pune. It has an excellent overall rating of 4 stars on 5 and is recommended by 9 out of 10 guests stayed here. The hotel provides quality accommodation to its guests equipped with all modern amenities. Other facilities offered are multi-cuisine restaurant, conference hall, Gym/ steam facilities on demand and Wi-Fi internet access. Rooms have a starting price of Rs. 2000 with complimentary breakfast.

Pune is well connected with rest of India by roads, railways and airways. You can check more such good Pune hotels and book rooms online at hotelpushpak.com. You can find also some hotels in Pune near airport at hotelpushpak.com