General Information
Pune today, is very much a modern city,but still retains its quaint old
values and traditions. It is one of the fastest growing industrial area.Pune
is the cultural capital of Maharashtra.
State Name
Maharashtra
Distance from Major Cities
Mumbai >> 196 km, Kharakvasla >> 323 km, Nashik >> 200
km,
Weather Climate
summer :38°C to 20°C winters: 22 C to ^ C
Other Name of City
Poona
Also Known As
Queen Of The Deccan
Population
1566651
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Language
Marathi, Hindi and English
Cuisine
Grated coconuts, Peanuts and cashewnuts, kokum are used quite often. Boiled
rice, bhakris( soft rotis made of rice flour), special rice puris called
vada and amboli are as a part of the main meal.The most popular vegetable is
brinjal. Papads are also eaten. Puran poli & shreekhand are sweetdishes
Restaurants
Kwality Restaurant, The Place (formerly the Sizzler), Chinese restaurants,
Latif's, Supriya, The Coffee House
Temples
The Ptaleshwar Temple, Qamarali Darvesh.
Monuments
Raja Kelkar Museum, Gandhi National memorial, , the Lion Fort
Other Attractions
Bund gardens, night clubs, clubs, cinema halls, theatres
Excursions
lonavala (60 km), Khandala (69 km),
Main Business Centres
Mahatma gandhi road, ,
Shopping
Tulsi Baug, Mahatma gandhi road, , Dhole Patil road, Koregaon Park and
Fergusson College roads, laxmi road
Things To Buy
handicraft items, sarees, jewelry
Airport
Pune airport
Rail Road
Pune railway station
Entertainment
art galleries, museums, theatres, cinema halls, water parks
Best Season
October To March
