Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune Okayama Friendship Garden)

Pune, Maharashtra
Pu La Deshpande Udyan (Pune Okayama Friendship Garden)

Japanese style garden on Sinhagad Road inspired by Okayama's Korakuen, with lawns, streams and ponds, plus the Kalagram crafts section.

Pu La Deshpande Udyan, also called the Pune Okayama Friendship Garden, marks the sister city ties between Pune and Okayama in Japan. Its design takes its cue from Korakuen, Okayama's famous garden, with wide lawns, streams, ponds, stone paths and small bridges. Kalagram, a separate area at the same site, has a craft village theme. The garden closes in the middle of the day, so come early in the morning or in the evening.

  • Address: Sinhagad Road, near Sahakar Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411030
  • Hours: Usually 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; closed in the middle of the day.
  • How to Reach: On Sinhagad Road (Tanaji Malusare Road), about 4 km south west of Swargate.

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