Daund Tourism, Maharashtra India

 One of the main talukas towards the Eastern side of Pune is Daund. East to West Distance of Daund is 75 kms and breath wise Daund is 45 kms wide. The total area of the Taluka is 1290 sq. kms. Daund taluka comprises of 65 villages. Bhima, Mula and Mutha are the three rivers in Daund. Average Rainfall over here is 350 to 375 m.m.

Daund is a town and a municipal council in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. In ancient times a sage, 'Dhaumya Rishi' used to stay here, hence people started calling this place after him: 'Dhaum'. Gradually 'Dhaum' became 'Dhoand', then 'Dhaundh', and before it getting corrupted to the present name 'Daund'. According to the Epic Mahabharata Krishna's wife Rukhmini had gone in the 'Dhindir forest', this ancient 'Dhindir Van' is today's Daund.

Daund is a Taluka with very hot temperature. This area receives scanty rainfall. Lakes like Warvand, Kasurdi and Motoba fall in this Taluka. Wheat and Sugarcane are grown over here. Fruits like Orange and Sweet Lime are  grown here. You can  also find flower gardens in this region. There is a Sugarcane factory in this Taluka. Main Occupation of the people in Daund is Farming.

One can reach Daund by the means of (S.T)State Transport or by Train. There are Shuttles Running from Pune Station to Daund. The major stops taken by the shuttle are Hadapsar, Manjri Budruk, Loni, Urali Kanchan, Yavat, Kedgaon, Patas and  then it reaches Daund.

The famous Freedom Fighter Late Shree Kisandas Gulabchand Kataria was from Daund. He was awarded with the degree of Natya Bhushan, Shikshan Maharshi and many more.

Daund Station is a Railway Junction. Most of the trains pass through Daund Junction. There is the Old Railway bridge towards Nagar which was built by the British Government. The condition of bridge is very good even after a long period since it was built. Newly built  bridge over river Bhima is also mind blowing. Some area of Kurkumbh in Daund is declared as Chemical Zone for the Chemical Industries. Most of the Industries from all over Maharashtra have been shifted to Kurkumbh.

The historical place in Daund is the Ancient Vitthal Temple, there are some more attractive Temples in Daund . There are 9 Masjids in Daund. The Norton Memorial Church and Christ Church are two main Churches, including 10 more  Churches in Daund. There are also a few Gurudwaras in Daund. Narayan- Bet near Chaufula in Daund is a popular picnic spot. Firangai Mata Temple in Kurkumbh is one of the Ancient temples and a picnic spots just 7 Kms away from Daund. At Malthan which is at a distance of 22 Kms from Daund is the Palace of Dadoji Kondhdev, teacher of Shivaji Raje Bhosale. Ancient temple of Bhuleshwar is located at Yavat which is 15 Kms from Daund.