Washington to Pune Flights

Located on the Deccan Plateau in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, Pune is one of the emerging metropolises of the country. The city is famous for being an education hub as it houses some of the biggest domestic and international colleges and universities. Also, the history of Pune makes it a popular tourist destination. So, if you are planning to visit this city, then you can book the lowest fare flight from Washington to Pune or Pune to Washington flight tickets with IndiGo.

The codeshare partnership between IndiGo and Turkish Airlines makes it easy to avail of a flight to Pune; apart from that, the customer-friendly services from IndiGo make your travel hassle-free. For instance, the 6E FastForward service by IndiGo offers priority check-in and baggage handling.

It’s significant to know the flight information when you’re planning a trip from Washington to Pune. So, keep on these few pointers before booking your Washington to Pune flight ticket with IndiGo:

• Distance: The aerial distance between Washington and Pune is 12948 km.
• Flight detail: IndiGo operates regular connecting flights to Pune in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. Also, you can book a return ticket from Pune to Washington with IndiGo reducing your trouble of making separate bookings.
• Flight duration: Depending on the layover time, the flights to Pune from Washington can take 25 hours to 52 hours.
• Flight ticket price: Washington to Pune flight ticket ranges between $600 and $850, based on your booking date.

Pune is one of the historically significant cities of India. The city has been the centre of power over different dynasties, and the remains of those times tell the stories of the days gone by. Currently, Pune is a thriving city with its booming IT and automobile sectors. Beyond these, Pune has a pleasant climate and the best place to taste misal-pav, a unique dish of this region. You should also taste other Maharashtrian cuisines while in Pune and explore their richness in flavour and variety.

Places to visit in Pune

You should visit the following place when you’re travelling to Pune:

• Aga Khan Palace: The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Aga Khan III in 1892. But this palace is renowned because of Mahatma Gandhi. During the ‘Quit India’ movement, Gandhi was incarcerated with his wife and the other freedom fighters of India. Also, his wife and secretary died at that time within this palace. Later it was considered a national monument and taken over by the Archaeological Society of India. Now it’s functioning as the Gandhi National Memorial Society. It preserves several photographs of Gandhi’s life and work. Also, there are the personal belongings of Gandhi and his wife, such as the ‘Charkha’, sandals, and more. This palace is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm.
• National War Memorial Southern Command: The National War Memorial is situated in Ghorpadi in Pune. It’s the first National War Memorial in Asia that was constructed with the funds of local citizens. The memorial is 25 feet tall and was built as a pillar. It’s inscribed with the name of the martyrs who sacrificed for the country. The memorial museum archives a huge collection of army uniforms, weapons, and personal mementoes of the soldiers. The other attraction of the museum is the MiG-23BN jet fighter, INS Trishul, T-55 Vijayanta tank, and many more. The museum is open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm daily (except Tuesdays).
• Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum: This museum preserves the antique and personal collections of Raja Dinkar Kelkar. He was a traveller and collected several Indian folk art and handcrafts throughout his life. Now the museum takes care of his collections, such as different types of sculptures, embroidered textiles, instruments, copper wares, lamps, and the swords belonging to the Peshwas. Another rare collection of this museum is the 'venna' made with ostrich eggs, peacock shapes, sitars, and more. This museum has 42 different sections with a 3 floored building. It’s open every day from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
• Shivneri Fort: The Shivneri Fort has witnessed the rule of several dynasties, wars, and destructions throughout the years. This fort was built with mud and rock. It includes a tomb, a mosque, a prayer hall, and several gates. There is a lake within this fort named ‘Badami Talav’. Within that lake, there are the statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji and his mother, Jijabai. These statues were made with the amalgamation of 5 metals.
• Lal Mahal: Lal Mahal is the palace where Shivaji Maharaj spent his childhood and took his training. Later, the original Lal Mahal was damaged and reconstructed again as the actual palace. The main entrance of this palace was designed in the Mediaeval architecture style. After crossing the entrance, there is an open space, including the statues of Shivaji and Jijabai. The ground-floor hall shows the administrative skills of Shivaji. The first-floor hall preserves the paintings about his life events. Also, this floor has a huge collection of clothes, weapons, letters, and utensils.

Pune Airport

The Pune International Airport (PNQ) is the only international airport serving this city. It is located about 10 km northeast of downtown Pune. The official address of the airport is New Airport Road, Pune International Airport Area, Lohegaon 411032. You can take a train, bus, and taxi to travel to and from the airport.

Washington, the capital of the USA, is an exemplary city that has managed to preserve its rich history and integrated modernity at the same time. The blend of cosmopolitan culture and historical landmarks renders Washington a pivotal destination for those seeking to grasp the essence of the USA.

Washington Airport

Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located about 47 km from the city of Washington and is one of the international airports serving this city. The official address of the airport is 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166. You can easily travel to and from the airport by using a train, bus, or taxi.

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