Pune has a number of green spaces in the form of gardens, parks, and hills. People of all ages visit these places for exercise, meditation, reading, nature walks, rejuvenation, and other recreational activities. Empress Botanical Garden, located near Pune Race Course, is one such spot. It has over a hundred difference species of plants. There are flowers of every color blossoming around. Squirrels run around on the green lawns as people sit on artistic benches and relax and enjoy the serenity and peace. In the 19th century, the garden was…