Poona (Pune), India - Bund Gardens, bandstand - UB postcard c.1902-5

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• Picture / Image:  Bund Gardens shewing Bandstand, poona [Pune] [India]
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Pune (Marathi pronunciation: [puɳe]; English: /ˈpuːnə/;[19][20] also called Poona, the official name until 1978)[21][22][23] is the second largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, after Mumbai. It is the ninth most populous city in the country with an estimated population of 6.4 million.[24] Along with its extended city limits Pimpri Chinchwad and the three cantonment towns of Pune, Khadki and Dehu Road, Pune forms the urban core of the eponymous Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR).[25] According to the 2011 census, the urban area has a combined population of 5.05 million while the population of the metropolitan region is estimated at 7.27 million.[10] Situated 560 metres (1,837 feet) above sea level on the Deccan plateau on the right bank of the Mutha river,[26] Pune is also the administrative headquarters of its namesake district. In the 18th century, the city was the seat of the Peshwas, the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire and so was one of the most important political centres on the Indian subcontinent.[27] Pune is ranked the number one city in India in the ease of living ranking index.[28]

The city is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra.[29][30] It is also known as the "Oxford of the East" due to the presence of several well-known educational institutions.[31][32] The city has emerged as a major educational hub in recent decades, with nearly half of the total international students in the country studying in Pune.[33][34] Research institutes of information technology, education, management and training attract students and professionals from India and overseas. Several colleges in Pune have student exchange programmes with colleges in Europe.[35]

Just 2 km from the Pune Railway Station lies this popular retreat for people of all ages. The gardens are situated next to Fitzgerald Bridge and take their name from the bund, or dam, on the Mula river.[1].

History

These mini dams built by Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, the Parsi businessman and philanthropist,[2] served as a source of irrigation water for the under-privileged. The garden was opened in 1869 when the bridge was completed. It was planned by Colonel Sellon who was able to transform the waste space into a pleasing garden,[3] known today as the "Mahatma Gandhi Udyan" a reference to the existing bridge that leads to the Gandhi National Memorial.

Specialties

Offering something for everyone, Bund Garden is a favorite halt for those looking for a quiet, scenic place close to Mother Nature that helps one relax, rejuvenate and get re-energized. Avid joggers throng the area during the early mornings, for whom an exclusive jogging track has been added in the vicinity. Take a boat ride, while enjoying the splendid view of the garden. Sit down under the shades of a tree with a book in your hand. Laze around during the evenings while taking a stroll. Arrange a picnic with family and friends. Watch the migratory birds take flight during winters, or pay a visit to the nearby food joints serving scrumptious paani puri, bhel puri, ragda patty,Kutchi Dabheli and sandwiches. For the kids, the Park has a separate section replete with see-saws and swings. Frequently, magic shows and horse rides are arranged within the premises to keep both the kids and their parents entertained.

How can you reach?

One can reach Bund Garden through Bundgarden Road which starts at Pune Maintown. Nearest Rail station is Pune Junction where number of trains terminate and halt from major cities like Mumbai,New Delhi, Nagpur, Hyderabad,Patna,Chennai and Panjim. Nearest Airport is Pune airport which is well connected to major cities. You can get cabs and taxis from Maintown.