Located at the confluence of Mula and Mutha rivers on the western end of the Deccan Plateau, Puna was the erstwhile powerhouse city set up by Peshwa Baji Rao 1. In annals of history, it has always held a place of pride for hosting important events, people and venues.
Pune is the second biggest IT hub of the country and a seat of technology, IT and business management related education. In short, when you visit Pune, you get to see a mix of the new and old in the same lanes.
Things to do In Pune
With rare architecture seen in the form of palaces constructed at the time of 8th century, 18th and 19th centuries, you have lots to see and explore, once you are in Pune. In simple words, you can visit the palaces, parks, riverside picnic spots or zoological gardens in the city. Alternatively, you can go to the various museums, libraries and seats of learning to explore the technological advancement achieved in the city, which are showcased there.
Tourist attractions In Pune
Several places of tourist attraction are present in Pune and once you are there, you can easily visit Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Mahatma Phule Industrial Museum, Deccan College Museum of Maratha History, Dr. Babhasaheb Ambedkar Museum, Joshi’s Museum of Miniature Railways and Pune Tribal Museum. Parks that are famous are the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Pu. La. Deshpande Park.
Places to shop
Known for jewellery, artefacts, showpieces and idols typical to the Peshwa heritage of the city, you can shop at some of the most important shopping joints of the city like Fergusson College Road, Hong Kong Lane, Bajirao Road, Phule Market, Fashion Street, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Laxmi Road, Juna Bazaar, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Tulsi Baug.
Best time to visit
The summers and winters are the best times to visit the city for leisure, holiday or work. The monsoon season, especially in May, is known to be windy and rough.
Modes of transport
Pune is a 21st-century city with rail, road and metro connectivity. Taxis and cabs are also available readily.
Weather in Pune
The summer seasons are very warm with temperatures rising up to 37 degrees Celsius. However, the monsoon rains during the months of June to October provide some relief to the city. The winter seasons are regarded as the best in Pune since the city is pleasantly warm during the day and turns cool at night.
Airport in Pune
Pune Airport (IATA: PNQ) is located 10 km from the city centre and is frequented by national and international flights.