For a Pune itinerary, Pune Cantonment is a starting point for visiting the National War Memorial Southern Command and other city sights. You can combine a memorial visit with a museum or park stop, and check current details before visiting places with changing hours or admission.
- Sarasbaug has lawns, a jogging track, a small hill surrounded by a lake and the Talyatala Ganapati temple.
- The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum’s collection spans three storeys and fourteen galleries.
Understanding Pune Cantonment's location
Pune Cantonment Board is about 14 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from the hotel.
Nearby visitor places and boundaries
The National War Memorial Southern Command is a point of interest in the area, while the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Sarasbaug, Bund Garden and Shinde Chhatri are other city destinations.
Sarasbaug is a park with lawns and a jogging track, as well as a small hill surrounded by a lake and the Talyatala Ganapati temple. Maharashtra Tourism includes the park among Pune’s religious sites and identifies Talyatala Ganapati as a temple there.
Bund Garden is another stop to include in a city outing; a practical guide to visiting Bund Garden covers a riverside visit.
Getting around Pune
Walking and driving are both ways to get around Pune, and travel times vary by destination. Balgandharva Rangmandir, Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, Jawaharlal Nehru Cricket Stadium and Shinde Chhatri are among the other named city sights.
If you are building a wider day around city sights, a one-day Pune itinerary offers another way to plan the sequence.
Museum details and visitor checks
The Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum was established in 1962. Its collection spans three storeys and fourteen galleries, with archaeology, wooden carvings, sculptures, textiles, manuscripts, paintings, musical instruments, and arms and armour.
The Government of India museum directory gives the museum’s hours as 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Adult admission is ₹100 and admission for children under 12 is ₹30; foreign-adult admission is ₹300 and foreign-child admission is ₹100.
Entry is free for blind and differently abled or physically challenged visitors. Facilities include a wheelchair, library, guided tours and souvenir shop. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
The museum is at No. 1377/78, Kamal Kunj, Bajirao Road, Natu Baag, Shukrawar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002. Its telephone number is 020 2448 2101.
Connecting the area with central Pune
You can add sights beyond the cantonment area to a Pune itinerary. Sarasbaug, Shinde Chhatri and the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum provide different stops, while Bund Garden is another city destination.
FAQs
What can you see at Sarasbaug?
Sarasbaug has lawns, a jogging track, a small hill surrounded by a lake and the Talyatala Ganapati temple.
What is in the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum?
Its collection includes archaeology, carvings, sculptures, textiles, manuscripts, paintings, musical instruments, and arms and armour.
What are the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum’s hours?
The Government of India museum directory gives its hours as 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Check the museum’s official site before visiting, as hours can change.