Pune

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