Picnic spots in Pune District

Katraj Snake Park
As the name suggests, this place has a collection of snakes., reptiles, birds and turtles. It has 160 species of snakes. Mr. Neelam Kumar Khaire set it up in the year 1986. It was later incorporated in the Rajeev Gandhi Udyan in 1999. Latest addition is a zoo to this park. This place is 8 kms from Pune situated on the Pune-Satara road near Bharati Vidyapeeth.
Sambhaji Park
This beautiful garden is in Pune city near Deccan Gymkhana next to 'Balgandharva Rang Mandir' on Jangli Maharaj road. Main attraction here is the fish aquarium and a small fort. Various types of trees, flowers, lush green lawn and fountains add to the beauty of garden.
Appughar Indira Gandhi Udyan
The place Appughar is 2kms away from Nigdi and 22 kms away from Pune city. It is same as the Appughar at Delhi. Lots of games, fun and frolic await the tourists. It also has the waterpark in it. While the number of games enchant the kids, the beautiful cool lake, temple of 'Durgamata' and vast explorable hills attract people of all generations.
Sarasbaug & Peshwa Park
This park is in the Punecity near Swargate. Grden is full of lush green lawn. it also has a jogging track. There is a small hillock in the garden surrounded by the lake. There is a Ganesh temple on this hillock. The place is famous as 'Talyatala Ganapati'. Peshwa park is next to Saras baug. Previously, it was famous for its zoo. Boat rides are available here.There is mini train called "Phulrani" which atracts the kids most.
Bhatgar Dam
40 kms away from Pune city , this is a beautiful scenic place. The dam is built on the river Velvandi. It is one of the highest river wall dam in india. Beautiful gardens with water sports have been developed in the surrounding areas, which are worth watching.
Mulshi
The place is near to Pune towards the west. One of the attractive picnic spot developed in recent time. The small village Mulshi in Mulshi taluka has all the natural beauties, which attracts the visitors. A lake named 'Valanewadi' which is just 5 kms away from Mulshi. The village falls in the Sahyadri ranges, has deep forest with marvelous forts nearby viz. Dhangad and korigadh. besides, the place is also famous for its mountains and plateau named "Lavmai'. The hills named Hattihant, Pagota are amazing to see which reach to a height of almost 1000m. Above all, Mulshi is mainly famous for its dam which generates power.