India /Maharashtra /Pune /Pune
Sight Address : Peshwe Udyan is situated at Municipal Colony, Sarasbaug, Near Baburao Sanas Athletic Ground, Swargate, Pune. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Peshwa Udyan Zoo is one of the major tourist attractions of Pune. The zoo, located away from the hustle and bustle of city life, is quite popular amongst children. The main attractions of the zoo comprise of its rich variety of wild animals, reptiles and birds. Apart from that, Peshwa Udyan Zoo also provides facilities like animal rides, boating facilities, joy rides, etc. In the following lines, we have more information about the Peshwe Udyan Zoo of Puna, India. There is also a toy train inside the zoo, known as Phoolrani, which serves as the perfect source of enjoyment for children. The picturesque beauty of the gardens inside the Peshwa Udyan Zoo is also worth mentioning. The beauty of the gardens attracts tourists, especially during spring season, when the flowers are at their bloom. Peshwa Udyan Zoo also boasts of an exquisite temple inside its premises. Sited at the heart of the garden, the temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and dates back to the 17th century. The intricate carving adorning the temple, along with the beautiful wall decorations, makes it a popular tourist destination. In short, Peshwa Udyan Zoo is a must see destination for those traveling to Pune.
Peshwa Udyan
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction.
Visiting TimeEdit
09:00 am to 05:30 pm
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon , Evening .
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : The entry fee for adults is Rs. 2 per person.
Kids Rs. : The entry fee for children, it is Re. 1 per child.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : The entry fee for adults is Rs. 2 per person .
Kids Rs. : The entry fee for children, it is Re. 1 per child.
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
- Bawarchi Restaurant ; Shop No. 6, Peshwa Garden, Viman Nagar, Pune, 411014 ; Ph/M – (+91) 9850809118, (+91) 9545202032 ; Food Serve – North Indian & Mughlai/Tandoori
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.
HelplineEdit
- Police – 100
- Fire – 101
- Ambulance – 102
- Accident and trauma – 1099
