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Parks and Gardens in Pune: 7 Green Spaces Including Okayama Garden (2026)

Saras Baug, Peshwe Park, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pashan Lake.

By This is Pune · Published · Updated 2026-10-29

Short answer: This guide lists 7 picks across 2 Pune areas, including Saras Baug, Peshwe Park, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park. Pick by the area you live or work in; the table below compares all 7 at a glance.

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How we built this list

Every entry and fact comes from the linked sources (Wikipedia and official sites, fetched 29 Oct 2026, IST). We did not visit, rank or get paid by any place. Search terms come from Google Trends (Maharashtra, past 12 months, 29 Oct 2026 IST).

  1. 01

    Saras Baug

    Park / garden

    Sarasbaug is a major landmark in the city of Pune in India. The place where the park now stands was once occupied by a small artificial lake. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:56 IST) [source]

  2. 02

    Peshwe Park

    Park / garden

    The Peshwe Park, is located near Saras Baug in Pune, India. It is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  3. 03

    Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park

    ZooArea: Katraj

    The Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Zoo or Katraj Zoo, is located in Katraj, Pune district, Maharashtra State, India. It is managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  4. 04

    Pashan Lake

    Nature / lakeArea: Pashan

    Pashan Lake is an artificial lake near the suburb of Pashan, about 12 km from the city center of Pune, India. The lake was built in the British era to accommodate the water requirement of the neighbourhood. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  5. 05

    Aga Khan Palace

    Heritage site

    The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in the city of Pune, India. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:58 IST) [source]

  6. 06

    Vetal Tekdi

    Hill / trail

    Vetal Hill (Marathi: वेताळ टेकडी ) is a prominent hill in the city limits of Pune, India. The hill is the highest point within the city limits, with an elevation of 800 meters (2,600 ft). (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]

  7. 07

    Taljai Hills

    Hill / trail

    Taljai is a hill located in the heart of Pune, India that has been designated as a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns. (Wikipedia, fetched 29 Oct 2026 07:57 IST) [source]

Comparison table

#NameTypeAreaNotes
1Saras BaugPark / garden–
2Peshwe ParkPark / garden–
3Rajiv Gandhi Zoological ParkZooKatraj–
4Pashan LakeNature / lakePashan–
5Aga Khan PalaceHeritage site–
6Vetal TekdiHill / trail–
7Taljai HillsHill / trail–

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Frequently asked questions

How many picks does this guide list?

7, across 2 areas: Katraj, Pashan.

Where is Okayama Friendship Garden?

"okayama garden" scores 54 (Google Trends, 29 Oct 2026).

Are these ranked?

No. Entries follow the sources below and are not a paid or tested ranking. Check timings, fees and admissions directly before you go.

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