Rajgurunagar, a small town in the Indian state of Maharashtra, is home to an array of attractions, from ancient temples to lush forests. Located just 40 kilometers from the city of Pune, Rajgurunagar is a popular weekend getaway for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The town of Rajgurunagar is home to a number of ancient temples, with the most famous being the Shri Kshetra Dham Mandir. Built-in the 11th century, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike. The temple complex also houses a number of other shrines, including those dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Vishnu. Rajgurunagar is also known for its lush forests, which are home to many species of birds and animals. The forests are part of the Mula-Mutha Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers. The sanctuary is also home to a number of endangered species, including the Indian wolf and the Indian leopard.
Nearest airport & distance (Aerial): Pune International Airport, 38.9 km
Nearest Railway Station & Distance (Aerial): Chinchwad railway station, 31.6 km Read More
Rajgurunagar can now be easily and quickly reached via Bhima river bridge more
Access to markets is now more easy with Bhima river bridge more
Local trains are now being extended to Khed railway station which helps the companies more
New commercial offices have started in Rajgurunagar as the locality has good road connectivity more
What is good here
Rajgurunagar has good connectivity in terms of government buses and autos
Roads in Rajgurunagar are wide, smooth and well maintained
Rajgurunagar doesn’t have much potholes on the roads as the airport is very near from here
Rajgurunagar being close to airport is open till late night with many hotels servicing their guests
Rajgurunagar has street lights at every corner of the locality making it easy for traveling
As the locality is near to station there is constant police patroling which keeps the area safe and secure
Kalyan Somity park is a good place to relax as there are many trees and good shade available here
The garbage collection truck comes every day to take away the garbage
Trees are present on either side of the road making the drive enjoyable as well
Mumbai Satara highway is quite near to Rajgurunagar providing better connectivity
What can be better
Frequency of local trains are not that good leading to overcrowding
No proper directions are present on the road making it hard to navigate
Potholes are seen during rainy season which makes road travel bit hard
The auto and taxi fare at night is quite high in this region
No major crimes have been reported in this area except some minor ones like vehicle thefts
Few thefts have been reported in this area during night time
There isn't enough sitting area available in the parks as most of the benches are broken
Public restrooms are not very well maintained and no proper santitation is available
There is noise pollution during peak hours due to traffic congestion at Rajgurunagar
Most of the industrial and IT companies are situated near Pune main city
National highway is at a distance of 14 km from Rajgurunagar
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Anonymous
Owner | posted 7 months ago
5
it is very nice place you must visit once ❤️❤️a perfect family place low power cuts safe for children's...read more
Savar Tuhina
Broker | posted 2 years ago
4
Nearly 9–10 super marts are located nearby. And perhaps 20–25 sizable shopping centres. Due to strong police presence, there are almost always both generic and non-generic medications available. The region is also very safe at night because of the area's well-lit streets....read more
Anil
Owner | posted 2 years ago
4
Rajgurunagar is very close to some of the prominent places like Junnar, Kalmodi Dam, and Alandi. There are many shops, supermarkets and vegetable shops to buy everyday needs. Banks, schools and supermarkets are also closer....read more
Lata
Tenant | posted 2 years ago
4
The locality has a good environment and people here are friendly too. There are schools, colleges and supermarkets nearby. Residents need not go far for any necessity. There are hospitals, banks and banks within 2-3km....read more
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