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India-Maharashtra-
Pune |
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Introduction :
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Pune is a fascinating city with a healthy climate all year around.The city
was one of the pivotal basesof the 17th century great Maratha ruler
Chhatrapati Shivaji, who was born at the Shivneri Fort here. Pune became
the seat of the enterprising Peshwas, under whom Maratha power rose into
a major political force. The Peshwas were renowned patrons of the arts
and in their time, enriched the city with temples, gardens and
educational institutions. Pune is a contrast of history and modernism.
Pune is considered as the Oxford of India – with its many educational
and research institutions apart from other institutions for sports,
yoga, ayurveda, culture and social services.Pune is nowadays also seen
as a potential city for massive growth of Information Technology. |
| Area |
13.9 sq km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 40 °C, Min 20
°C.
Winter : Max 29°C, Min 8 °C. |
| Language |
Marathi, Hindi and English |
| STD Code |
020 |
| Rainfall |
Average 30 inch. |
| Best Time to Visit |
through out the year |
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How to get there :
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Air: Indian Airlines and Jet Airways provide regular flights to Pune from
Delhi, four flights a week to Chennai and Bangalore and two to three flights
daily from Mumbai. Pune city is 12 kms from the Pune Airport.
Rail: Regular trains – Deccan Queen, Deccan Express, Indrayani,
Pragati and Shatabdi all ply to Pune from Mumbai everyday.
Road: Bombay-170 kms, Shirdi- 195 kms, Nasik- 202 kms, Aurangabad-
226 kms.
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Places to Visit : |
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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum |
Shaniwarwada Palace |
Tribal Museum |
Aga Khan Palace |
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Panchalesvara Cave |
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Excursions : |
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Sinhagad |
Mahabaleshwar |
Khandala |
Kohlapur |
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Panhala Fort |
Lonavala |
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Shopping : |
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Shopping in Pune can be quite an experience! There is nothing you won't or
cannot find here…you just have to have the eye for it! Pune with its
blend of Indian and Western cultures is a paradise for all shoppers
catering to each and every individual.This is the noisiest market area
of Pune. Filled with temporary stalls and lined shops, you can find
household items as well as cosmetic jewellery here. If you are
interested in the traditional wares of the Maharashtrians -- the pearl
nose ring and necklace and the nine yard saree -- you will easily get it
here. One can find many typical sweet shops including Chitale
Bandhu known for its sweet pedas, barfis and amrakhanda as welll as
spicy bhakar wadis and saurali wadis. |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Central Park |
Hotel Le Meridian |
Hotel Sun N Sand |
Taj Blue Diamond
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The Sagar Plaza |
Hotel Western The Pride |
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