Description

Pune or Poona City is the 'Oxford of the East' and the 'Queen of the Deccans'. It is the cultural capital of the Maratha People. The city was the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas in the 17th century and then was temporarily captured by the Mughals and then finally in the hands of the British. The roots of Poona take us back to when the Maratha Empire was first established here and the rule of Peshwas. Earlier, Pune was the seasonal capital of Bombay Presidency and now it has become a popular tourist destination for its historic and religious monuments, museums, parks, cultural attractions, luxurious hotels and restaurants, cool and pleasant weather, etc. Pune perfectly blends modernity with tradition, and it deserves the title of being the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Pune has played a significant role in education and Jawaharlal Nehru, the former Prime Minister of India called Pune as 'Cambridge of India'.

How To Reach

Pune has its own international airport connecting worldwide by airlines, and its own railway station and good network of roadways connecting to all the major cities of India.

Best Time to Visit

Pune is beautiful in both monsoons and winters. The best time to visit Pune is July to February. The weather is cool and pleasurably calm during these seasons, especially winters.
The months of December is a festive time when the city hosts the famous Sawai Gandharva Sangeeth Mahotsav.
Avoid summers, as the weather turns torrid.

Hotel Range

Rs3000/- to Rs6000/- average room range per room per night excluding Tax and GST. There are various other more premium category accommodations in Pune.

Tips

Visit Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Mulshi Lake and Dam, National War Museum, Osho Ashram, Bund Garden, Sinhagad and Khadakwasala, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Parvati Hill Temple, Shinde's Chatri, Mahatma Phule Museum, Shivneri Fort, Rajgarh Fort, Lal Mahal, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, The Empress Garden, St. Mary's Church, Ohel David Synagogue, Baner Pashan Biodiversity Park, Katraj Snake Park, Karla Caves, etc.
You can also take a trip to Lavasa. Lavasa is a private, planned city near Pune. It is stylistically based on the Italian town of Portofino.
Taste the best brews of Pune at Pune's first microbrewery, Doolally. Taste the tasty Pune Cuisine.
Pune offers many scopes for adventurous activities such as camping, trekking, white river rafting, paragliding, etc. that you should try