Pune Revisited - Day 1 : Saturday : Second Half

After having a nice lunch back and lazing around in Hotel. We left the place around 5 pm as the temple closes by 8 pm ( we had thought it closes by 7 pm). Just outside the hotel there are many Autos available but they charge exorbitantly. Then we decided to walk a little further and take the rikshaw that pass by. I did not have strength or the energy to travel by Bus. I would love to explore the city using local transport but I would have needed some acclimatization

Place 1: Parvati Hill

It took us 45 minutes to reach this place. We started climbing and the hill was energetic. There were joggers and health freaks who were climbing the hill again and again in quick succession. There were set of Army Trainees who were climbing down the hill backwards ( without looking) That was scary :) Hats off! Parvati water supply tanks supply water to half of Pune.

Parvati Hill has 5 temples atop it:
Devdeveshwar temple (Shiva and Parvati)
Kartikeya Temple
Vishnu Temple
Vitthal Temple
Rama Temple

Other than the temples, there is the Peshwa Museum. The samadhi of Nanasaheb Peshwa lies here where he lived his last days. The museum has lot of interesting things. Me and AM personally got to know about a lot of history in these museums. I loved the city for its museums. It shows how much history there is to showcase.

First we went to Vitthal Temple. Right at the time of Evening Aarti before closing the temple. Then moved to Peshwa Museum. It was dark by the time we came out of the museum. The museum consists of Artefacts, weapons and Coins displayed in 2 levels. 

You must take a walk around the temple for astounding view of the city minus the gutter that flows ( sorry for being so candid) They charge Rs 5/- for the same upto 30 mins.

Then you can have a walk to Kartikeya and Vishnu Temple. And a small amphitheater like venue which I didnt quite figure out what it was. Also I didnt realize where Rama temple was.

Place 2: Pune Camp

We just walked around checking out many deals on clothes and food. We had Jilebi, Kachori, Special Pune Sprouts Bhel. Do give the street food a try. :) Yummy!!! I was not particularly fond of Clothes shopping and I am biased towards deals in Mumbai than other cities atleast in India. Probably I ll give it a try in Delhi.

Must not miss Khayani Bakery for Shrewsberry Biscuit and Madeira Cake. Beware it is closed on Sunday and closes by 5 pm on Saturday. 

We had enough Junk for a proper dinner. I am sure that will your case as well.