Indian freedom movement were imprisoned during the 1942 Quit India
Movement. Here lies the samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi, the Mahatma''s wife.
Bund Gardens - Presently known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, these gardens
are situated on the banks of Mula-Mutha River. The bund was constructed by
Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy for providing water to the poor. Raja Dinkar Kelkar
Museum - This Rajasthani style building showcases a one-man collection of
some of the most fascinating Indian artifacts one can ever get to see. Among
36 sections full of antiques, carved palace doors, miniatures, the ''Mastani
Mahal'' is particularly famous. Mastani was the mistress of ''Peshwa Bajirao'',
the Prime Minister. This impressive col lect ion was donated to the
Government of Maharashtra by Shri Dinkar Kelkar and is only displayed by
rotation. Afternoon at leisure.Evening visit Ganesh Festival and Dagdusheth
Halwai Ganpati.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5:
Morning half day sightseeing visiting Shaniwarwada - Built in
1736, this was once the palace of the Peshwa rulers. After
the palace was mysteriously destroyed by fire in 1827, only
an old fortified wall, the majestically built
''Nagarkhana'' and a lotus pool park remain. Pataleshwar Cave Temple -
Ensconced deep in the heart of the city, at Shivajinagar, is an 8th century
rock-cut temple. Reminiscent of Ellora, the temple has been painstakingly
hewn from a single rock and houses massive pillars, a Shiva shrine and a
Nandi. Saras Baug - With pleasant lawns and the famous Ganesh temple
built by Madhavrao Peshwa, Saras Baug is a popular evening spot at
Pune.Evening visit Ganpati Festival.Overnight stay at Hotel.
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