Ramdara Temple Pune Dec_2019

'Ramdara' temple is beautiful temple near Pune. Most of people unknown about the temple. It is situated in the small pond. as the name indicates, it is Lord Ram temple. It is peaceful and spiritual place. It is a kind of remote and isolated from crowdy places, so very pleasant. Good place for family too. 

How to Reach : 

It is near Pune city. It is about 25 km from Swargate-Pune.

Nearest town is Loni-Kalbhor. 

Ramdara is about 15 to 17 km from Hadapsar bus stand. Hadapsar is suburban city of Pune. 

There are two three ways to reach the temple. But other routes are from the urbanized area so lots of traffic there and also you will have to ask on many spots about the direction. To avoid rush and confusion follow the route I recommended. 

I recommend the way from Solapur highway which will take about 40-50 minutes to reach.  From Pune - Hadapsar bus stand (Gadital) - Solapur highway - Loni Kalbhor - take right turn from Aai Jagdamb hotel  - Stay on main road - cross the cannel - cross the railway track - Ramdara temple.

The place is marked on the Google map, so you can reach here comfortably. just inquire whenever you have confusion especially in Loni Kalbhor town.

Google map from Hadapsar to Ramdara 

Temple in the middle of a pond

Entry - There is no entry Fee.

Parking- Parking is free. ample place to park bus, car bikes etc.

Food - There are some restaurants in near the temple. Maharashtrian snack like Vadapaw, Kandabhaji, Pohe etc. available. Also full meal , tea, cold drinks and water are also sold.  

There are many families who bring tiffin and eat in the garden. There is a kind of park developed around the temple.

Rituals : There are religious shops where all 'puja smagri' are available. 

Follow the guidelines to keep the place clean and neat. 

Remember it is a religious place, respect the sentiments and beliefs of the people.  

Eco friendly surrounding 

View of the Temple from different sides

inside the temple 

the park 

Induri Fort

Induri Fort

Induri fort is a small land fort near Pune. It is more known for Kadjai mata mandir for Hindu. Its a good option for a short half day tour from Pune with family.

How to Reach : 
Iduri fort is about 40 km from Pune. It is situated on the bank of river Indrayani on Chakan - Talgaon Dabhade road. You can reach here via Chakan or Via Talegaon, it depends from which part of Pune city. You can go by new or old Mumbai Pune highway to Talegaon. Then turn to Chakan road and after crossing a river take left immediately. It is situated in urban area. There are houses, shops around the fort wall.

The fort is popular for short cycling destination form Pune.

Food and Stay :
Because the fort is situated in fully urbanised area, lots of options for stay and food nearby.

Parking :
Parking is there inside the fort for small to big vehicles.

Parking

About the Fort :
Its a land fort so, no trekking is required. the fort is small and 30 mins are enough to explore it. There is no access on walls of the fort. Kadjai mata Temple is there near parking. Beautiful view of river Indrayani  at the back side. Good spot for bird watch. The fort is not maintained properly. Kadjaimata temple is maintained properly.

Fort from outside

Mahadwar 

Kadjaimata Mandir

Urban activities inside fort

river Indrayni 

back side

Tour Safety : 

Its a lonely site. Generally its not so known or popular among trekkers, you hardly find visitors. so don't go alone. Go with group only. avoid Hindu festivals because there may be rush in the temple. 

Wax Museum- Lonavla

Sunil's Wax Museum, Lonavla

There are many wax museums in Lonavla. Oldest and best musem is Sunil's Celebraties Wax Museum. There are statues of popular Hollywood and Bollywood actors, political leaders, spirtual Gurus and sportsmen. Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Ghandhi, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar, Anna Hajare, Amitabh Baccahn, Kapil Dev, Mr. Bean, Michel Jackson, Rajani Kant, Charli Chaplin, David Beckham etc. Some of are so real that they would speak with you.. 

You can visit website of the museum  -  http://www.celebritywaxmuseum.com/ 

How to Reach : Lovavla is well connected with all cities in Maharashtra. Its about 70 km from Pune. 

The Sunil's Museum is on the way of Bhushi dam road in the city it self. Take right turn immediate after railway crossing over bridge. Its walking distance from Lonavla bus stand n railway station. The museum is visible on Google Map.

Visit  : 

• Entry Fee was Rs. 200/- per person in May 2018.
• Timing 9 am to 9.30 pm.
• You can Book tickets online from http://www.celebritywaxmuseum.com/ 
• There are special offers to educational and Corporate groups.
• There is no time limit to exit.
• You are allowed to click photographs with statues without touching.
• There are briefs about the personality behind each statue.
• Eatables not allowed to eat inside.
• There are food stalls in the complex where the wax museum is situated.
• Separate parking place is there in the basement at least for 100 cars,
• Avoid to visit on the weekends of monsoon season.
• There are other entertainment in the same complex like Horror house, Mirror Maze and 7D rides etc. but not related to wax museum.