P. L. Deshpande (Okayama Friendship) Garden
30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/pune·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
A Japanese-style garden that many locals call one of Pune's most peaceful and beautiful spots, praising its design, greenery, and good upkeep. Several commenters say it suits relaxing, spending time with friends or a partner, and recommend early morning or weekday visits. The main caveats are crowds and rule-breaking visitors in the evenings and on weekends. A few others find it just an ordinary garden or not especially peaceful.
Address
P L Deshpande Garden, Pune Okayama Friendship Garden, Dattawadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411030, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, First-timers
- Known for
- Japanese style design, Early morning walks
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Best time to go
- Early morning
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Well-maintained garden visited for sunrise and totally worth it.
First-time visitor found it among Pune's most peaceful spots, ideal for relaxing with friends.
One of their favourite Pune places; surprised it stays in good condition.
Has many good memories of visiting the garden and misses it after moving away.
Warned others off after a bad experience.
Lists it among peaceful places to visit.
Visited but not impressed; felt like just a regular garden.
Visited once on an anniversary and found the garden really beautiful.
Men at the exit illegally collect parking money and give no receipt.
Listed among places to show visiting parents in Pune
Evenings are crowded; go at 6am when there is no ticket and fewer people, and avoid holidays.
Best for couples to stroll when it is less crowded, and asks whether it was recently renovated.
Open until 7-8pm most days; couples around sometimes, but otherwise a good choice.
Described as calm, pretty, and peaceful.
Agrees the garden is really good.
Lives near the garden and finds it very peaceful.
Had a beautiful first date there in the rain but never went back after that.
Recommends it.
Lists it among places to visit in Pune.
Strongly recommends the annual artisan market held there; goes every year.
Calls it a beautiful garden and city park worth checking out.
Says there is no crowd between 11am and 4pm, so you can visit then.
Despite visitors' lack of civic sense, the place is maintained really well.
Recommends it for peace and greenery.
Childhood memories of coming here regularly with cousins; good times.
Beautiful place; went there running and suggests going early morning.
Missed visiting it during their stay but plans to go next week.
Recommends it.
Nice, well-maintained park, but visitors feed koi puffed rice and treat ponds like water parks.
Has visited and did not find it peaceful.
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