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Pune Okayama Friendship Garden - Pu La Deshpande Udyan

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The Pune Okayama Friendship Garden is based on one of the major gardens of Japan i.e. " The Korakuen Garden " in Okayama City, Japan. They are known for their elegant naturalism and charm. This Japanese garden has been named after Pu. La. Deshpande. Pu. La. Deshpande was a well known Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India. He was popularly known by his initials ("Pu. La."). The Pune Okayama Friendship Garden is spread over 10 acres representing the culture & intricate ideologies of an authentic Japanese Garden. The garden is perfect bridge between the two cities of Okayama and Pune, encouraging cultural, traditional, economical, industrial & friendship ties. Path-ways are made having shaped bamboo barricades on both sides with bridges on water-beds. An Artificial lake is also there along with variety of flora. You can see lot of bright orange fish in the Lake. Feeding to these fishes is stickily not allowed. It is a small garden which is clea...
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AGA KHAN PALACE

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The Aga Khan Palace is also known as the Gandhi National Museum and is a part of the Indian freedom struggle. It served as a prison for national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi during the Quit India Movement in 1942. The palace was built in 1892 by Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan III. The palace was an act of charity by the Sultan who wanted to help the poor in the neighboring areas of Pune at a time when they were drastically hit by famine. The Aga Khan Palace was donated to India by Aga Khan IV during 1969. TIMINGS: 9:00 am to 5:45 pm ENTRY FEE: Adults: Rs.5 Children: Rs. 2 LOCATION: Agakhan Palace is situated 2 km away from Bund Garden in Yerwada on Pune-Nagar Road. The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai, as well as Miraben, Pyarelal Nair, Sarojini Naidu and Dr. Sushila Nayar. It is also the place where Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai ...
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Travelling Essentials

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Travelling is always fun but bag packing is very boring and difficult. Whenever we are ready for another travel adventure, always the question comes in our mind is "What shall we pack?", "Am I Missing something?", etc. Also packing depends on what are our plans, where we are going and how many days we are going to stay. While travelling there are certain things that must be taken care. There are few essential things that you must carry while travelling. According to your convenience you can carry / not carry these things. ESSENTIALS: Keys Wallets ID/Passport Boarding pass / Tickets with Copies Cash / Credit Card Driving License Guidebook / Maps Watch Hotel Confirmation ENTERTAINMENT: Headphones Music Play list iPad / Tablet / Laptop with Charger Books / Magazines Writing pad / Notebook / Pen Portable Charger Mobile Phone with Charger COMFORT: Flats Socks Scarf Sunglasses Eye Mask Travel Blanket Neck Pil...
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BLADES OF GLORY Cricket Museum, Pune (India)

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BLADES OF GLORY is the Biggest Cricket Museum in World is open for cricket lovers. The man behind the museum is Rohan Pate, son of the owner of a major construction group and a club cricketer who played in Maharashtra and England. WHAT TO SEE? Museum displays around 7,500 items that include bats, jerseys, helmets and other cricketing gear. The artifacts in the Museum include personally autographed cricket-related items by the who’s who of the gentleman’s game. It displays a wide range of cricket gear that belongs to some of the best players in the game. There is a separate section dedicated solely to Sachin Tendulkar. This museum holds a record in Limca Book of Records. A must visit place for the cricket lovers. TICKET PRICE Ticket Price is Rs 50/- (Tickets are available at gallery only, no prior appointment is required.) TIMINGS Morning 10.30 till Evening 7.00 (7 Days a Week) ADDRESS 3rd Floor, Govind Gaurav Apartment "C", Swanand...
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ANAND SAGAR - Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, Shegaon (MAHARASHTRA)

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Anand Sagar is one of the most popular places in Shegaon city of Maharashtra. Anand Sagar has a unique gallery of grand spirituality, Hindu culture and galaxy of saints from all corners of the country, which directly touches and enlightens the hearts. Anand Sagar is a spectrum of floral beauty and its colors add much more pleasure with the nature's perfume. HOW TO REACH? Shegaon is located around 300 km west from the city of Nagpur and 550 km east from the city of Mumbai. Shegaon has got a railway station that connects it to various cities in the state. Places like Nagpur, Akola, Chandrapur, Wardha, Yeotmal, Nashik, Shivaji Nagar are directly connected with state as well as private owned buses. You can also hire local taxi if you are not comfortable trains and buses. THINGS TO SEE AT ANAND SAGAR: SCULPTURES AND DESIGNS The excellent sculptures of Gods, Goddesses, Saint and brave warriors, images of birds and animals at different points, the arch an...
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