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The eighth largest metropolis in India, Pune is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is the second largest city in the state after Mumbai, and is considered an important city in terms of its economical and industrial importance. It was earlier known as ‘Punya-Nagiri’ or ‘Queen of Deccan’. With a rich historical past, Pune has been a popular place for tourists since ancient times and still enjoys the same popularity. Once the hometown of Marathas and a centre of power for the Maratha Empire, the presence of the numerous edifices in Pune links to its rich and glorious past.
Located above 560 meters from sea level, Pune is the governmental capital of the district called Pune. The city lies at the convergence of two rivers Mula and Mutha. The town got its name around 937 AD and was founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, who was the founder of Maratha Empire. During his reign, the place witnessed significant development and growth in every aspect.
In 1730, Pune became the political centre of the Peshwa Empire. The town in 1817 witnessed invasion by British India. This place served as the monsoon capital and the cantonment town to the British until India got independence on the 15th of August 1947.
Pune is one of the most renowned places among tourists to Maharashtra. Educational institutions and corporate giants have made Pune a prosperous town. The city is associated with prestigious educational institutions like Ferguson College, Symbiosis, FTII and a large number of engineering colleges, which is why it is also known as the University Town. Some of the well-established industries in Pune entail sugar, forging, glass, IT and automotive companies. Pune is also the cultural capital of the state and national centre of Marathi speaking people.
The city’s cultural activities and places of interests for art lovers have made earned it a distinct popularity and image among people. Pune is truly a melting pot of varied cultures.
The spectacular historical monuments from the Maratha period and many places of tourist interest add richness to this city of diversity. Some places like the Shanivar Wada, Osho Ashram, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Shinde Chhatri, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Bund Garden, Saras Bagh and Aga Khan Palace describe the most popular places amongst tourist visiting Pune.
Pune is also a food lovers’ paradise. Ferguson College Road offers a host of choices for tourists. Right from softies to mouth-watering vada pav and sabudana vada, the list is endless. Paud Road is another popular street to explore street food in Pune. Another highlight of the city is the iconic Kayani Bakery, Pune’s pride for decades, where tourists can buy boxes of Shrewsbury biscuits and other sweet treats. The bakery is open from 7.30 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon and then shuts down for a few hours to reopen at 3.30 pm and then closes at 8 pm.
Pune’s climate enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year but the best time to visit the city is during winters especially in the months of November and December. It has a large Marathi-speaking population, but many people understand Hindi and English. The best way to get around the city is in an auto rickshaw or a two-wheeler. Also, Pune has a languid and laid back feel to it. In the afternoons, many shopkeepers shut down their shops to enjoy an afternoon siesta, therefore, the best time to shop, eat or head out is in the evenings.
Pune is connected to all major cities in India by air, rail and road.
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Cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is located on the cotton-rich Deccan Plateau. Ruins of the erstwhile residence of Peshwas, Shaniwar Wada was built in 1730 by Peshwa Bajirao I. A memorial dedicated to Shri Mahadji Shinde, Shinde's Chhatri houses the day-to-day articles used by the warrior. Built by Jamshedji Jeejebhoy, Bund Garden is located on the bank of Mula-Mutha Rivers.
Portraits of Peshwas, ancient manuscripts and coins are put on display in the Parvati Museum. Osho Ashram, established by Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain, offers a plethora of meditation courses. Nearly 20,000 collections of objects paintings, handicrafts, armour-suits, musical instruments and many other objects of art and artefacts collected from all over the world are housed in the Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum.
Designed in a Rajasthani-style, galleries of the museum depict the life and culture of the Marathas. In 36 segregated sections of the museum are displayed pots, lamps, containers, nutcrackers, pen stands and others. Cultures of the tribal communities, mainly from the Sahyadari and Gondwana regions, are showcased by the Tribal Museum. Spread over an area of 19-acres, Aga Khan Palace was used to imprison Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi, Mahadeobhai Desai, Dr. Sarojini Naidu, and others, during Quit India Movement.
Known for its beautiful entrance and balcony with carved woodwork typical of the Peshwa period, Vishram Bagh Waada is a three-storeyed mansion. Built by the last Peshwa, Bajirao II as his residence, the mansion has beautiful columns carved in the Suru form. In 1866, Raj Bhavan or the Government's House was built to serve as the summer residence for the Government of Bombay Presidency during the colonial times.
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