"Relax in lush greenery and scenic landscapes."
Bund Garden is counted as one of the most beautiful gardens of Pune which are in well-maintained conditions. It is also popular with the name Mahatma Gandhi Udyan. Pune people love to roam around the garden for jogging purposes or to spend some time in relax outdoor.
Description:
The authorities of Bund Garden keep it in a well-maintained condition. Entering the garden area you will find the place beautifully decorated with a variety of flora and vast greenery. A muddy walking track all over the garden will drag your attention. You can spot a group of local people and tourists enjoying picnic activities here and there.
Another reason why people, especially the locals, love spending quality time here is popular eateries that surround the place and known to offer a delicious variety of foods at affordable rates. Just do your routine jogging, running, walking, and freehand exercises in the garden, and after that feed your belly with a delicious healthy platter!
Traveler Tips:
You can visit Bund Garden, Pune any time a day between 6 AM and 9 PM.
Things to Do:
The nature walk is the best thing to do here. Morning and evening hours Bundi Garden witnesses lots of crowds every day. Fitzgerald Bridge is another attraction here which brings in many tourists here. Overall, the garden makes a perfect relaxing space for kids and elders. Youngsters come here with their families for doing picnics.
You can do some exclusive photography of nature. Click birds, flora, and bare nature. You can also spend quality time in the lap of nature by taking a boat ride. Kids will enjoy spending time here through a variety of swings.
History:
Fitzgerald bridge is located near the Bund garden, which also popular with the name Bund garden bridge. it was incepted in the year 1867 by the British government which was the first bridge in India to be constructed in spandrel arc structure. It connected Pune with Bundi Garden and China Garden. The designer and constructor of the bridge were Captain Robert Sellon. He was a part of the royal engineers. The entire cost of the construction was 2 lakh rupees of that time! It lies over the Mula-Mutha river and has two Medici Lion at its both ends.
Best Time to Visit:
Summer remains very hot and humid here. You can visit during monsoon if you love rain while traveling. In fact, various colorful umbrellas are noticed here on the garden chairs during this season. But to enjoy the Bund Garden, Pune at its best, you need to come here during the winter i.e. between October and February.
How to Reach:
By rail – To visit Bund Garden, you need to catch a train for Pune junction which is 2 km away from the garden. You can hire an auto-rickshaw or a bus from the railway station to reach the garden.
By bus – Pune is well connected with roadways to many major cities of the country. You need to get down at either Pune or Chinchwad bus stop there. Hire any local transport to reach the garden.
By air – You can get a direct flight for reaching the Pune international airport.
FAQ:
Nearby places to visit in Pune –
• Osho Ashram
• Shunyo Park
• Tribal Museum
• National War Museum
• Aga Khan Palace
• Vetal Tekdi
• Lal Mahal
• Shaniwar Wada
• Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
