Pune
Maharashtra
Top Attractions in Pune
Pune is more rewarding when its major sights are grouped by geography and visited with context. The selection below balances defining landmarks with places that explain how the city developed.
Timings and entry fees were verified on our last visit. They change occasionally — if you spot an outdated detail, please let us know.
1Shaniwar Wada
The surviving gateways and foundations of the Peshwa citadel anchor Pune's old city. Interpretation helps reconstruct what fire and time removed.
Timings
Daily; verify current hours
Entry Fee
Ticketed
2Aga Khan Palace
An elegant palace closely connected with India's independence movement and the imprisonment of Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and colleagues.
Timings
Verify restoration-related access
Entry Fee
Ticketed
3Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
A remarkable private collection of everyday and decorative objects, musical instruments and architectural fragments. Its density rewards at least two hours.
Timings
Daily schedule; verify
Entry Fee
Ticketed
4Sinhagad Fort
A hill fort southwest of Pune associated with major Maratha history and broad seasonal views. Access, traffic and trail conditions vary sharply.
Timings
Daylight; start early
Entry Fee
Transport and local fees may apply
5Pataleshwar Cave Temple
An eighth-century rock-cut Shiva temple hidden below street level near the modern centre, best visited quietly outside worship peaks.
Timings
Daily worship schedule
Entry Fee
Free
6Lal Mahal
A reconstructed palace site associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, useful as part of an old-city history circuit.
Timings
Verify current access
Entry Fee
Low-cost or free; verify
7Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden
A carefully landscaped garden inspired by Japanese design, popular for an evening walk away from the historic core.
Timings
Timed sessions may apply
Entry Fee
Ticketed
8National War Museum
A citizen-supported museum and memorial in the cantonment area presenting India's military history.
Timings
Verify opening days and security rules
Entry Fee
Usually free
Planning a multi-day itinerary?
Walk Shaniwar Wada, the old peths and nearby museums in one central day. Pair Aga Khan Palace with eastern Pune, and reserve Sinhagad for an early separate excursion. Pair this with the Food chapter, the Budget page, or the Hidden Gems chapter.
Quick Facts
State
Maharashtra
Top Attractions
8
Best Time
October to February; monsoon is scenic but needs caution
Budget Range
₹1,800–6,000 per person per day
Last Updated
2026-08-08