8 Gorgeous Gardens In Pune Where You Must Drop By For Your Evening Stroll

More often than not we find ourselves feeling the dread of our mundane lives. If you relate to that then you should feel blessed for living in Pune, for the city has sprawling parks and gardens that provide a good escape from the daily stress. Be it walking barefoot on the dew-laden grass, or just breathing the air that has a hint of the magic of the woods, a stroll in these gardens would rejuvenate your mind. Thus, we present to you 8 gorgeous gardens in Pune where you must drop by for an evening stroll.

1. Empress Garden

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Empress Garden is one of the largest gardens in Pune that houses a huge variety of flowers and vegetation, some of them extremely rare. It’s a popular picnic spot amidst the Punekars, for it is all-inclusive - play zone for kids, a plant nursery, a lotus pond, a library, indoor games, a snack corner and lush green lawns to sit around at. The stream that winds through the garden adds to its ethereal beauty.

Where | Empress Garden - Kavade Mala, Ghorpadi
Timings | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Entry Fee | Rs 15

2. Bund Garden

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Bund Garden is located beside the historic Fitzgerald Bridge and it gets its name from the dam, or bund as it is called in the native language, erected on the Mula river. A well maintained lush green destination, the garden offers scenic views during sunsets, owing to the glistening Mula river, thus making it the ideal spot for an evening stroll.

Where | Bund Garden - Sangamvadi
Timings | 6 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee | Nil

3. Saras Baug

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Saras Baug is one of the cleanest parks in the city. Situated on the bed of a dried lake, Saras Baug provides a holistic outing experience with attractions like photo ops and the Talyatla Ganapati temple, which translates as the Ganapati in the lake. It’s dotted with beautiful vibrant flowers of all varieties and has a small lake with gorgeous lotuses blooming in it. All in all, it's a scenic garden to lose some heat in the evening.

Where | Saras Baug - Saras Baug Rd, Municipal Colony
Timings | 9:30 AM - 9 PM
Entry Fee | Nil

4. Sambhaji Park

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Named after the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji Park houses an aquarium, a play park, a fountain as well as miniature models of Pune. The main highlight of the garden remains the magnificent aquarium where a plethora of fish are displayed. Beautiful green grass and deep woods covering the grounds make it a popular choice for a leisure walk.

Where | Sambhaji Park - Shivajinagar
Timings | 8 - 11:30 AM & 4 - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee | Nil

5. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden

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A garden featuring beautiful landscapes, the Pune_Okamaya Friendship Garden is unique in taste and is inspired by the design of the famed Okayama Garden in Japan. With a pond in the centre and a canal winding across the park, the garden makes for the perfect spot for a relaxing walk amidst colourful flowers. It's also known as the Pu La Deshpande Park, named after the eminent Marathi writer.

Where | Pune Okayama Friendship Garden - Sinhagad Rd, Dattawadi
Timings | 6 - 10:30 AM & 4 - 8 PM
Entry Fee | Rs 5

6. Chittaranjan Vatika Garden

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Chittaranjan Vatika sports a long, beautiful jogging track which is an often trodden path by visitors from around town. Be it the vibrancy of the flowers or the green hues of the trees, you are bound to have a cool down while taking a stroll here. Shutterbugs could even capture the enchanting landscapes for some cool shots for the ‘gram.

Where | Chittaranjan Vatika Garden - Model Colony, Ashok Nagar, Shivajinagar
Timings | 6 - 11:30 AM & 4 - 8 PM
Entry Fee | Nil

7. Kamla Nehru Park

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Smaller in size yet all the more popular as compared to its counterparts, the Kamla Nehru Park is a popular choice amongst joggers and morning walkers. With well-maintained lawns and a magnificent water body flocking alongside, the park hosts oodles of visitors daily! It also houses a small play area where kids below 10 can spend their hours frolicking and playing around.

Where | Kamla Nehru Park - Harshvardhan Society Lane, Deccan Gymkhana, Erandwane
Timings | 6 - 11 AM & 4 - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee | Nil

8. Gram Sanskriti Udyan

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If you’re wondering, “Why in God’s name should I pay Rs 50 for an evening stroll?” then it’s probably a fair thought. But trust us when we say that the pleasures that this garden offers make it worth the money, for it's not your conventional garden. It's like walking amidst a fictional town, as the park is set up as the model of a progressive village. With various mannequins and life-size huts and buildings dotting the landscape, the Gram Sanskriti Udyan does provide a one-of-a-kind experience for people of all ages to enjoy!

Where | Gram Sanskriti Udyan - Someshwarwadi, Pashan
Timings | 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Entry Fee | Rs 50

So, have you taken out your jogging shoes yet?