Maharashtra
Pune district
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Sights to see
Bhaja Caves
“Cave complex in Maharashtra, India”
Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located off the Mumbai - Pune expressway near the city of Pune, India. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau. The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a Monument of National Importance, by the Archaeological Survey of India per Notification No. 2407-A. It belongs to the Early Buddhist schools in Maharashtra. The caves have a number of stupas, one of their significant features.
R. K. Laxman Museum
“Museum in Pune, India”
The R. K. Laxman Museum is a single-artist museum located in Balewadi area of Pune, Maharashtra. It is dedicated to the life and works of R. K. Laxman, one of India's most popular cartoonists and illustrators. The Government of Maharashtra and the Pune Municipal Corporation collaborated to create this museum which was inaugurated on 6 March 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This international award-winning structure designed by Unitecture, a consultancy firm led by architect DhairyaSheel Ramesh Powar.
Parvati Hill
“Geographic feature in Pune, India”
Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune, India. The hillock rises to 2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, one of the most scenic locations in Pune. The temple is the oldest heritage structure in Pune and was built during the rule of the Peshwa dynasty. For visitors, Parvati Hill is also an observation point that offers a panoramic view of Pune. It is the second highest point in Pune. The hill has 108 steps leading to the top of the hill where the temple is situated. The hill was owned by the Patil named Taware.
