Maharashtra is known for its unique culture, food, and tourism. Pune is one of these, which is maintaining its identity for natural beauty, and tourist places. Pune is seen as a great place for picnic spots. In such a situation, if you are planning to visit Pune, then today we are going to tell you about the famous places here which have their importance in history. Talking about the history of Pune city, different dynasties ruled here. So let's know about these tourist places in Pune...

Shivneri Fort Pune
Shivneri Fort is one of the most special places to see in Pune. The fort was the birthplace of the great Maratha emperor Shivaji and it was here that he received his early training for his future role as the undisputed king of the Maratha dynasty. Shivneri Fort is situated on a hill 300 meters high, to see which you have to cross seven gates. It is known from the gates of this fort how good the security of this fort was at that time. The main attraction of the Shivneri Fort is a statue of Shivaji with his mother Jijabai. If you go to see Shivneri Fort, you can also see other forts of Shivneri Hill including Bhairavgarh, Chavand Jeevdhan, and Jumner here.

Western ghats
The Western Ghats near Pune is a pleasant and special place for nature lovers, which has got the status of a 'UNESCO World Heritage Site'. Places to visit around Pune The Western Ghats have mountains, dense forests, breathtaking valleys, and a wide range of flowers to see, which attracts tourists visiting here. If you have come to visit Pune city and want to see the natural views, then do not forget to enjoy the beauty of the Western Ghats.

Peshwa Garden Zoo
Peshwa Udyan Zoo is one of the lush green places to visit in Pune that you can visit with your entire family. Many varieties of birds, animals, and reptiles are found in this zoo. This garden is not only home to wildlife but also has a children's play area and a temple inside its premises. There is also a temple of Lord Ganesha built in the 17th century inside the Peshwa Udyan Zoo, which is very special. The toy train is a major attraction in this natural park. If you are coming to visit Pune, do not forget to visit Peshwa Udyan Zoo.

Sinhagad Fort
If you want to see the earth from 4300 feet above sea level, then this tourist place in Pune will be very special for you. A visit to the Sinhagad Fort on the Sahyadri hills can prove to be very memorable for you. Along with visiting this fort, you can enjoy the lush greenery, beautiful waterfalls, and wonderful peace present here. Please tell that Rajaram, the younger son of Shivaji died in the Sinhagad Fort, apart from this there is a lot to tell about this fort. If you go to see this fort, then you will be amazed to see the natural panoramic beauty around it.

The Empress Garden
The Empress Garden is a garden spread over 39 acres of land which surprisingly reminds us of the British rule and their power. The garden was named after Queen Victoria by the British when she was given the title of 'Empress of India'. This garden is one of the important tourist places of Pune which is frequently visited by tourists.

Aga Khan Palace
Places to visit in Pune The Aga Khan Palace lives up to its name. The Aga Khan Palace was where Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, and Mahadev Bhai Desai (Gandhi's secretary) were imprisoned between August 1942 and May 1944. The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III in the year 1892. This palace was built to help the people living in the neighborhood, but it had to face bad effects during the famine. The Aga Khan donated this palace to the people of the country as a mark of respect to Mahatma Gandhi. With lush greenery surrounding this palace, tourists can see the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba, and Gandhi's secretary.

Lal Mahal
Lal Mahal is a red brick structure situated in the heart of the city of Pune that attracts you towards it. This palace is very popular among tourists visiting Pune. The Lal Mahal was built in 1643 AD by Emperor Shivaji's father Shahaji for his wife and son. Shivaji lived at this place till he won the first fort. This place is witness to the incident when Shivaji cut off Shaista Khan's fingers. Some paintings are decorated on the walls of Lal Mahal in Pune which depict some important events of Shivaji's life.

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