Parvati Hill rises to about 640 m (2,100 feet) in south Pune, and a long flight of stone steps leads to the temple complex on top. Peshwa Balaji Bajirao, also called Nanasaheb, bought the hill and built the temples; the main Devdeveshwar temple of Shiva and Parvati, built in black stone, was completed in 1749. Smaller temples are dedicated to Vishnu, Vitthal and Rukmini, and Kartikeya, and a small museum on the hill displays Peshwa era objects. The top gives one of the best views over the city, and the climb is popular with early morning walkers.
- Address: Parvati Paytha, Pune, Maharashtra 411009
- How to Reach: At Parvati Paytha, south of Sarasbaug and Swargate. Swargate station, the end of Metro Line 1, is about 2 km away.
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