Other Places of Interest
Panshet Lake Resort
Panshet Lake Resort is an aqua sport complex just 50 km from Pune, on a hill between two lakes. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has set up a water sport facility at this point.

Jejuri
Jejuri(60 km in the direction of Solapur) is a popular pilgrim centre dedicated to Lord Khandoba with an annual fair attracting a lot of devotees.

Shivneri Fort
Shivneri Fort(90 km on the Pune-Nasik Highway) is the birthplace of Shivaji. State transport buses to Narayangaon and from there to Junnar-Shivneri.

Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad Fort(25 km on Sinhagad Road) was the scene of a fierce and daring battle fought by Tanaji Malusare - Shivaji's trusted general and a close friend. A popular picnic spot. Regular buses and other means of transport available.

Alandi
Alandi(20 km from Pune off the Pune-Nasik Road), situated on the banks of river Indrayani, is known for the samadhi of the saint poet Dnyaneshwar, who authored Dnyaneshwari. Regular buses from various points in the city.

Baneshwar
Baneshwar(32 km) : Is a temple of Shiva built by Bajirao I.

Bhimashankar
Bhimashankar(190 km in the direction of Nasik) is 1034 m above sea level and is famous for its Mahadeva Temple. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. State Transport buses available.

Dehu
Dehu (29 km off the Pune Mumbai Highway) is situated on the right bank of the Indrayani river and is the birthplace of Saint Tukaram, the great 17th century saint-poet. Regular buses and autorickshaws available from sevarl points in the city.

The Ganapati Temple
The Ganapati Temple at Theur (26 km, in the Solapur direction) is one of the Ashtavinayakas in Maharashtra. The resting places of Peshwa Madhavrao and his wife Ramabai are also in the vicinity. State Transport and private buses available. Other Ashtavinayak temples are situated within a radius of 20-110 km from Pune.