I am delighted to be the first on to accept the meetup challenge by @framesbysumedh around the wonderful new feature Ask Maps.
We gathered at the iconic Rani LaxmiBai Statue on JM Road in Pune and explored the Ask Maps feature by asking “Suggest a random place nearby within 500 meters walkable distance”. Maps came up with Phule Museum which we had already explored last year.
So, we refined the search by asking “I want something peaceful and relaxing” to which Maps suggested Sambhaji Garden.
I had last visited here 25 years back. So, we were excited to be back here.
We started with our first round of tea and Chai pe Charcha with @AjitThite, sumedh and @Nitesh_Kumawat
As we explored the park, local guides from all over India joined us online.
@SharmaKK @MerlinThomas @TravellerBeast @Kumaarsantosh @Gurukrishnapriya @SonamW @Anil6969 @fayayolla @Shyamtak001 Thank you for your encouragement 
We took plenty of photos and videos at the park including the entrance, food park, jogging track, aquarium, miniature city, miniature waterfalls, kids play area, open gym, fountains, statues, pagoda, temple, parking and the lawns.
We also celebrated Connect’s 10th anniversary in response to @KashifMisidia bhai’s call for meetups by printing the amazing designs cards that he shared in his post.
We also took opportunity to promote the challenge by @curatorofmemory to describe your Connect Story in One Word.
We also shared the amazing design printed cards by @Annaelisa for thanking Google and its creators of the Maps and Connect platforms 
This is the Ask Maps Challenge logo by Sumedh Kakatkar
Triangle version is also available for those who want it.
Here are some of the glimpses of Pune’s iconic Sambhaji Park
Nitesh Kumawat attended his first meetup as a local guide 
Looking forward to his continued participation in Pune’s LG community activities.
