Pune located in the state of Maharashtra is the state’s second largest and India’s eight largest metropolis. The city once a bastion of Maratha power is now a major educational destination of India and is often referred to as the ‘Oxford of the east.’ Pune is also said to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra and rightly so the city celebrates it culture and tradition that is reflected in the city’s life.

Pune known for its museums, surrounding hill forts, lively nightlife, vibrant atmosphere and incredible restaurants offers numerous tourists attractions some of which are Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Mastani Mahal, Tribal Museum, Shaniwar Wada, Vishrambaug Wada and Saras Baug among others.

There are numerous ways to get to pune the most convenient and probably the fastest is via plane. Pune though does not have its very own civil airport however commercial flight carriers operate from the military airport located at Lohegaon. There are also direct flights to international destinations like Frankfurt and Dubai.

Another convenient option to get to Pune is by the Indian Railways. Pune city station is wells served by trains to and from major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai and also many big and small towns. The trains are cheaper than flights and are also comfortable and hassle free.

There are also bus services connecting this small city to the various regions. Regular state run buses can be availed off from the bus stations namely Pune Station, Shivaji Nagar and Swargate. State buses run on a regular interval of 15 minutes. Buses are also operated by private operators however it is advisable that tourist take the state run buses over the private buses whenever possible as they are quite punctual and have lesser stops compared to the private buses.

For tourists wanting a road trip, then they can drive down from Mumbai and enjoy the beautiful scenaries on the way. The roads are also of excellent condition and offer smooth rides. The distance between the two cities is usually covered in a time span of three hours.

After reaching Pune tourists can take their pick from a range of accommodation options like Le Royale, Taj Blue Diamond, Sun N Sand, Deccan, Alcove Service Apartments,Trimurti Lodge, Shreyas Hotel and others.

Also when in Pune Do not forget to try your hands in a little bit of adventure sports like Para gliding, trekking and horse riding.

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