Parks & Gardens of Pune

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.

Katraj Snake Park

Located in Katraj, this snake park is home to a number of snakes and other reptiles like crocodiles. One can see Snakes of diferent shapes and sizes in the park. Information about snakes with pictures is displayed in a library within the park. A zoo has also been recently added, making it an attractive tourist place, especially for children.

This snake park is well-known in the for its work towards animals besides its snakes and reptiles. Recently it added a zoo to it as well. Neelimkumar Khaire is the Director of the Snake Park and is himself a snake-lover. He has introduced innovative methods of communication in the park such as providing information about snakes through braille for the blind at the snake park.

Festivals and programs are held to spread awareness and remove common myths about this dreaded species. During the festival of Nagpanchami, the Snake Park has held a number of programs while discouraging mistreatment to snakes.

Peshwe Park

Peshwe Park, also known as Peshwe Udyan Zoo, is located adjoining the Saras Baug, in Pune, Maharashtra. Situated right next to Parvati Hill, it is a very large park with an attached zoo and an amusement park.

The park was once a shikharkhana for the Peshwas, hence the name Peshwe Park. It was later converted into a zoo and recreation spot by the Pune Municipal Corporation.

Peshwe Park has a beautiful lake with boating facilities, animal rides and a play park. It offers a toy-train ride, for children. The zoo is home to a wide variety of wildlife including one male and two female white tigers, deer, bucks, elephant and various species of colourful birds.

Peshwe Park has become a popular place for evening walkers and hangouts for adults and young alike.

Saras Baug

With pleasant lawns and the famous Ganesh temple built by Madhavrao Peshwa, Saras Baug is a popular evening spot in Pune. An exquisitely landscaped place with excellent well manicured lawns and well lit fountains, a recourse where one can relax especially during the evenings.

Evening is the also the best time to visit this garden and have a taste of the cuisine available at the food stalls nearby if one gets hungry.