Gardens in Pune are an interesting feature of the city of Pune. There are several gardens in Pune, which are well-maintained and function as popular hangout spots.
Saras Bagh – 1 kilometer from Swargate, it has green lawns on all sides. A Ganesh temple stands on a small hillock. Many people turn up with children to relax on the lawns after sunset.
Empress Garden - Just next to Pune Solapur Road, it is a vast garden containing several varieties of trees having fruits and flowers. It is a much frequented picnic site.
Peshwa Udyan - It contains a zoo and provisions for animal rides and boating. It is maintained by the Pune Municipal Corporation. There is a mini train called Phoolrani to entertain children. Garden and zoo timings are 9.30 am - 5.30 pm.
Bund Garden - It is near Pune Station. Here there is a small dam across the Mula-Mutha river. There are provisions for boating and a small garden, with a jogging track next to it. Popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi Udyan, magic shows and horse rides are arranged to entertain kids.
Osho Garden - This garden is situated in Koregaon Park behind the Rajnish Ashram.
Other notable gardens in Pune are:
Yeshwantrao Chowan Udayn
Shivdarshan Sahakarnagar
Eaknath Bagul Udayan
Raja Mantri Udayn, Earndawana
Damodhar Ravji Galende Udayn
Kalyani Park, Kalyaninagar
Jayantrao Tilak Gulabpushpa Udyan
Sahakarnagar No.2
All the above parks remain open from 6 to 10 am and 4 to 8.30 pm throughout the year. The entry fees for young people is Re1 and 50 paise for children. Monthly passes may be obtained for Rs 20.
There are several beautiful gardens in Pune, serving as tourist spots and picnic sites.
To know more about gardens of Pune, click on the following links:
Empress Garden
Saras Bagh
Peshwa Udyan
Bund Garden
