Top 12 Places to Visit in Pune: Forts, Palaces & Hill Escapes
The best places to visit in Pune mix Peshwa-era history with hill forts and hill stations you can reach in a couple of hours.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep
The best places to visit in Pune mix Peshwa-era history with hill forts and hill stations you can reach in a couple of hours.
1. Shaniwar Wada
The historic Peshwa fortification in the old city.
2. Aga Khan Palace
A palace linked to Mahatma Gandhi's imprisonment, now a memorial.
3. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
A famous Ganesh temple, especially busy in the Ganeshotsav.
4. Sinhagad Fort
A hill fort with sunrise views and local snacks.
Trips in Pune, all handled
See all5. Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
A museum of everyday objects and crafts in an old house.
6. Pataleshwar Cave Temple
A rock-cut 8th-century temple in the middle of the city.
7. Parvati Hill
A hill with temples and a view over the city.
8. Lohagad Fort
A fort near Lonavala that is spectacular in the monsoon.
9. Lonavala and Khandala
Hill stations on the Mumbai road, green in the rains.
10. Mulshi Lake
A lake with quiet viewpoints west of the city.
11. Mahabaleshwar
A hill station about 120 km away, popular for strawberries.
12. Osho Garden
A leafy park in Koregaon Park.
Best time to visit
October to February for pleasant weather; July to September for the hills.
Do forts at sunrise before the heat and crowds.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
Want this planned for you? See Pune trips — stay, food, travel and a local host, all handled — or book a single experience.