Lumbini Garden, Yerawada
A peaceful garden in Yerawada themed on the life of Gautam Buddha, with sculptures of scenes from his life and a large bronze statue.
Quick facts
- Location:
- Maharashtra Housing Board, Yerawada
- Area:
- About 6,000 sq. m
- Opened:
- 2011
- Timings:
- 6 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 9 pm
- Open:
- All 7 days
- Entry:
- Free
- Ward office:
- Yerawada Kalas Dhanori
About the garden
Lumbini Garden opened in 2011 and takes its name and theme from Lumbini in Nepal, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. Sculptures along the paths show important moments from the Buddha's life, and a large bronze statue gives the garden a calm, thoughtful mood.
What you can see
- Sculptures of scenes from the life of the Buddha, and a large bronze statue.
- A rose-shaped fountain.
- A jogging track and a pagoda for quiet sitting.
- A children's play area with slides, swings and spinning wheels.
- Good lighting for evening walks.
Timings and entry
- Open: 6 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 9 pm, all 7 days.
- Entry: Free.
How to reach
The garden is at Maharashtra Housing Board, Yerawada. City buses and autos come close to it.
Timings and fees are set by the Pune Municipal Corporation and can change. Please check before a special visit.
More in Gardens and Parks
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje Garden A big, much-loved garden on Jangli Maharaj Road with Pune's old fish aquarium, a toy fort, fountains and the famous Diwali fort and flower shows.
- Saras Baug A Peshwa-era garden at the foot of Parvati, built around a lake in 1750, with the much-loved Talyatla Ganpati temple at its heart. Free entry.
- Empress Garden A large old botanical garden near the Race Course, with rare trees, a lake and the city's famous flower shows.
- Mughal Garden A four-acre garden on Sinhagad Road laid out in the formal Mughal style, with terraces, water channels and fountains that light up in the evening.
- Bund Garden A riverside garden next to the old Fitzgerald Bridge, now called Mahatma Gandhi Udyan. A long-time favourite for evening walks.
- Seven Wonders Park (Late Yashwantrao Chavan Garden) A small theme park near Parvati with models of famous world wonders, from the Taj Mahal to the Pyramids, plus 3D and 4D shows.
Questions and answers
What are the timings of Lumbini Garden, Yerawada?
It is open 6 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 9 pm, all 7 days.
Is there an entry fee?
Free.
Sources: Facts from Pune Municipal Corporation (pmc.gov.in, garden list), checked 9 October 2026.