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Pune

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Culture Capital of Maharastra - Pune

Pune is one of the most famous cities of India and the second largest city of Maharashtra. The city has become a popular tourist destination in recent years and is located in the east of the Western Ghats. This beautiful city was once well known as the center of power of the Maratha Empire and is located at the height of 560 meters above sea level. It lies on the Deccan plateau at the convergence of the Mula and Mutha rivers.

The travel guide on Pune provides full-fledged information about the city. Pune has emerged as a educational hub of the country as many renowned institutions have opened their branches here. This beautiful city is also famous as cultural capital of Maharashtra and it also famous for manufacturing glass, sugar and forging industries. This city of Maharashtra is renowned for its cultural activities such as classical music, spirituality, theatre, sports, and literature.

Attractions

: Aga Khan Palace

The Aga Khan Palace is one of the most famous Pune attractions. The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in ...... more »

: Osho Ashram

The Osho Ashram is one of Pune's and India's main tourist attractions. It teaches spiritual techniques from a ....... more »

: Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute

The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute was established on January 19, 1975. Students from all over the world come here to ....... more »

Near By Cities

: Khandala

Situated at an altitude of about 625 meters at the edge of the magnificent Sahyadris, Khandala is quite a tempting location for ...... more »

: Kamshet

Located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Kamshet is a famous spot for paragliding and other sporty activities. The hardcore paragliding enthusiasts looking for some.... more »

Top Business Hotels in Pune

Today along with its traditional Maratha culture which is a testimony to its glorious past, the city flanks with numerous multi-national companies and domestic industries sowing it to be one of the largest metropolis in India. The spic and span highways, skyscrapers – commercial buildings, educational institutes, restaurant & pubs, discotheques offer an evoking contrast to the quaint essence of erstwhile ramparts of old Pune. Nonetheless, Pune is outnumbered with industries like IT, finance, hospitality, automobile, heavy metal and textile. Thus Pune is often frequented by not only Indian business elites but also by international conglomerates. Goibibo with its online hotel booking offers have created an alternative platform for corporate travellers to grab the top business hotels in Pune. more...

Top Honeymoon Hotels in Pune

Withstanding a vast field of honor right from the 8th century, Pune, the then Punawadi, is enclosed with some rowdy pages in Indian history. From the mark of Rashtrakuta Dynasty to the blaze of Mughals, the city still beholds the blood-and-guts of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji. The crowned Maratha leader brought the threshold of what we see Pune today as one of the largest metropolis in India and the cultural capital of the Indian state Maharashtra. The developing industrial hinterland of Pune and suburbs have found its place like a tiny dot on India's industrial map.The pristine beauty and the secrecy within the nature is a complete contrast of the rowdy image what you have picturized a moment ago. Not so far yet so fresh, away from the city horologe to a blissful atmosphere, honeymoon in Pune may frame you with an entirely different concept. You may find yourself lost amidst the nature so pulling and bring along some unforgettable memories. Read more...