Remember that time when you were a little kid in school and you saw a picture of one of the seven wonders (probably the Taj Mahal or the Pyramids) for the very first time, leaving you simply spellbound? Moreover, the effect was enough to ignite your curiosity and make you want to know more about them through books or TV shows.
Well, I definitely have been left mesmerised by these creations of mankind ever since I first came to know about them when I was a kid. I would always dream that someday I would visit these places, walk on those floors and touch those stone surfaces that are a reflection of those great architectural thoughts and hard-work.
I haven't yet been able to pay a visit to any of these beautiful places. But, I was delighted when someone told me that there is a seven wonders park in Pune, where one can see miniature models of these architectural marvels.
The news was enough to make me visit the garden the following weekend.
So, how do you get there??
The directions have been provided from Baner. You can enter seven wonders park in the google map and get the directions from your location.
The park is located at a distance of about 11 km from Baner. If you happen to visit the place on a two-wheeler then you shouldn't experience any parking issues, however, if you are visiting using a car then you will have to struggle to get parking space. We couldn't find any dedicated parking space of the garden, but fortunately as there was no rush we could park our vehicle nearby.
About the park....
The seven wonders park is also known as the late Yashwantrao Chavan udyan. As, the former name suggests, the park has been developed on the concept of the seven wonders of the world.
The park, albeit spread over a small area of about a hectare is scenic with lush green grass spread all around and walkway tracks meandering along the wonders.
Pune Municipal Corporation Garden Department's thought behind the theme was to let people know about these wonderful structures and the garden does fulfil the objective. The miniature structure made of metal / fibre have been created by designer Nitin Desai and Pune based architect Mahesh Nampurkar.
Park Timings - 6:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Entry Fees - Entry is free. A fee of Rs. 20 is charged for the 4 D theatre
The park is usually buzzing with activity in the evenings with nearby residents coming for a stroll and visitors of all age groups clicking photos and selfies with the miniature structures.
The park also has a 4D theatre named after Dadasaheb Phalke. It showcases three different types of shows - Count Dracula, Aladdin and Adventures of Ali baba in the evening. The theatre has 4D elements such as moving platform, bubbles and water sprays.
(We did not see this as we had to leave early)
Time for a little stroll....
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| The Taj Mahal - A symbol of India's rich history and architectural prowess |
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| The Great Pyramid of Giza - the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world |
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| The largest amphitheatre ever built - The Colosseum |
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| The leaning tower of Pisa - Known worldwide for its unintended tilt |
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| The Stonehenge |
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| The Statue of Liberty |
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| The Eiffel Tower - The most visited paid monument in the world |
The park is a good place to visit with children, who are left awestruck looking at these structures. It provides parents with an opportunity to spend time with their kids and help them learn something new by looking at a model rather than pictures in a book.
If you happen to have any small cousins, relatives coming over, do give this place a visit and let me know about your experience.
If you have already been here, please share your experiences in the comments section below.
Happy Visiting !!
