Pune is recognized as one of the leading cities in India. The Film and Television Institute of India and National Defense Academy are located here. Pune is fast becoming one of the major centers of industry and commerce in the country. Pune is also a major tourist destination of the state. The city is famous for its monuments and museums.
There many gardens in pune .The Bund Gardens is Constructed by Sir Jamshedji Jeejabhoy, the garden, also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Udyan is situated on the banks of the Mula Mutha River, a few kilometers away from the Pune Railway Station. The garden is a popular place for visitors to take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a boat ride. The Empress Garden is a hot picnic spot. It is a botanical garden is spread over a large area in the heart of the Pune. The center-stage of the garden holds a lotus pond, which has the statue of Queen Victoria. The garden has a small restaurant, which serves snacks and cold drinks. The Snake Park is 20 km away from the Pune railway station. It is constructed in the year 1986 by Mr. Neelim Kumar Khaire a renowned naturalist, and later incorporated in the Rajeev Gandhi Udyan in 1999. The Pune Snake Park is one of the reputed zoos in India comprising about 300-350 snakes of 40 different species. The park is an artificial habitat for various other wild animals like the leopard, the deer and other reptiles as well. Mr. Neelim Kumar Khaire, the director of the Snake Park, has provided shelter for various other wild lives like the Civet Cats, the Sparrow Hawk and the Sinerus Vulture (sparingly seen in India).The Pashan Lake is picturesque spot is a home to variety of migratory birds and is one of the best places for bird watchers. It is situated at a distance of 12 km from Pune. The birds which are seen in and around the lake include little egret, gray heron, purple moorhen and the red-wattle lapwing. The best time to visit the place is from September to June.
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