Appu Ghar Pune - tourmet

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Sight Address : Appu Ghar, No 23, Pradhikaran Sector, Indira Gandhi Udyan, Nigdi, Pune, Maharashtra 411044 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Appu Ghar also known as Indira Gandhi Udyan is situated at the foot hills of Shri Durga Devi Tekadi, Sector 23, Nigdi, Pune 411044. Appu Ghar Pune is the oldest amusement park in pune. Appu Ghar is designed and developed by Indo Italian Amusement Company and PCMC. The development of Appu Ghar started in 1989 and it was continued till 1992. The basic aim was to provide eco friendly entertainment to the citizens of Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune, it should entertain all age groups say for family, children and young generation and accordingly the designing and the ride selection was done. All the rides at Appu Ghar are imported from Italy with high safety standards. Appu Ghar has come long way and created niche for itself. This is perfect destination for family get together. A family can spend 3 to 4 hours in the park. Pushpak Amusements is looking after the management of Appu Ghar since 2005. Phone: 020-24450386, 24450552, 27472670, 27654040, 09890037434

Appu Ghar, Pune

HistoryEdit

The amusement park Appu Ghar has been named after the mascot called Appu, an elephant. ‘Ghar’ is the Hindi equivalent for English ‘house’. Thus Appu Ghar means Appu’s House. Actually Appu was the name given to a live elephant in the 1982 Asian Games hosted in New Delhi, the capital of India. The elephant had become extremely popular all across the world during those days and children especially loved the elephant. This is the reason why it was apt to name an amusement park after the mascot.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

12.00 noon to 08.00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Afternoon , Evening , Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 250/- (above 4 ft. height.)

Kids Rs. : Rs. 150/- (upto 4 ft. height.)

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 250/- (above 4 ft. height.)

Kids Rs. : Rs. 150/- (upto 4 ft. height.)

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Golden Palm Restaurant And Bar ; S.No. 34, Parmar Complex, Pune-Mumbai Road, Near Octroi Post, Nigdi, Pune,MH 411044 ; Ph/M – 020 2764 0868 ; Food Serve – Indian, Tandoori, Chinese

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are easily available from railway station, airport, and different point of city to reach these destination. Contact no. for taxi of Mumbai – Pune 020-26135784 and Pune-Mumbai 020-26145365.

Bus : Pune has three bus stands: Pune train station stand for Mumbai, Goa, Belgaum, Kolhapur,Mahabaleshwar and Lonavla; Shivaji Nagar bus stand for Aurangabad, hmedabad and Nasik; and Swargate bus stand for Sinhagad, Benga-luru and Mangalore. Deluxe buses shuttle from the train-station bus stand to Dadar (Mumbai)every hour (Rs.260, four hours). Pune Station (Asiad) : 020-26122591 ; Pune Station (S.T. Stand) : 020-2616218 ; Shivaji Nagar Guest House (VIP) : 020-25536104 ; Shivaji Nagar Stand : 020-25536970 ; Swargate Depot : 020-24442968 ; Swargate Stand : 020-24441591/020-24449980.

Train : Pune railway station is the main railway head of Pune. It is located on HH Prince Aga Khan Rd, Sangamvadi. Good rail networks connect Pune with all other rail junctions in India. The Pune Suburban Railway connects Pune to Lonavala, a small town en-route to Mumbai. There is only one line with seventeen stations, Here The Pune Suburban Railway connects Pune to Lonavala, a small town en-route to Mumbai. There is only one line with seventeen stations; a second monorail line is under consideration by the government. Here is a list of all the stations, east to west. Pune City ; Shivaji Nagar ; Khadki Dapodi (CME Museum); Kasarwadi (Air Vents & Glass Factory); Pimpri (Pimpri Plant, TATA Plant); Chinchwad (Bride Industries Ltd)Akurdi (Force Motors Plant, Bajaj Tempo); Dehu Rd (Army AOC & ASC 512 Base repair Depots); Begdewadi (Loco Sheds); Ghorawadi; Talegaon (Muhammad Ali Rd, CRPF); Wadgaon (PWD bungalow); Kanhe; Kamshet; Malwali. Arr./Dep. (Recorded) : 133 ; Enquiry : 020-26126575 ; General : 139 ; Reservation : 132.

Air : Pune airport is located about 10 km away from the heart of the city, in the Lohagaon area. Taxi charge from airport to city is only Rs 200. Regular, direct flights are available from Pune to many cities in India. The cities Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai are all air connected to Pune. International travelers can get connecting flight from Mumbai International Airport. Air India – Airport 1800-227-722/020-26683210/020-26683211

Others : Auto-rickshaws : There is also a huge army of three wheeled rickshaws. There are some prepaid rickshaw stands at Shivajinagar, Swargate Bus Depot and Lohegaon Airport. From here autorickshaw is easily available to reach these sight.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry light cotton clothing, sunscreem, sun glasses, plenty of water and camera.

Safety / WarningEdit

While traveling from Pune to Mumbai beware of touts who induce you into cheaper travel. Rather take the Asiad buses from the regular stand at the Pune station or the crowded luxury buses which are safer options.
The auto rickshaw drivers can overcharge so ask them for meter readings and follow the rules of the meter while making payments. The city is heavily polluted in crowded junctions so avoid traveling in rush hours.
Do not trust strangers while traveling and avoid traveling out late at night in lonely areas, though Pune is relatively a safe city, and the crime rate is low.