Parvati Hill
पर्वती
The highest small hill in central Pune; climbing 103 steps reveals Peshwa-era temples and the city at sunset.
The Parvati Temple on the summit was built in 1749 as a private temple of the Peshwa family. Around it are smaller shrines to Vishnu and Shiva, along with a small Peshwa museum. Legend has it that the last Peshwa watched the Battle of Kirkee in 1817 from this spot. The steps are gentle, and the climb to the top takes about 15 minutes. Locals often exercise here early in the morning. Admission is free, though the museum charges a small fee.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Saras Baug
- Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune–Okayama Friendship Garden)
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Vishrambaug Wada
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
- Shaniwar Wada
- Lal Mahal
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple