Why Choose Pune Vacation
Pune (Marathi pronunciation: [puɳe]; English: ; also called Poona, the official name until 1978) is the second largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, after Mumbai. It is the ninth most populous city in the country with an estimated population of 6.4 million. Along with its extended city limits Pimpri Chinchwad and the three cantonment towns of Pune, Khadki and Dehu Road, Pune forms the urban core of the eponymous Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR). According to the 2011 census, the urban area has a combined population of 5.05 million while the population of the metropolitan region is estimated at 7.27 million. Situated 560 metres (1,837 feet) above sea level on the Deccan plateau on the right bank of the Mutha river, Pune is also the administrative headquarters of its namesake district. In the 18th century, the city was the seat of the Peshwas, the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire and so was one of the most important political centres on the Indian subcontinent. Pune is ranked the number one city in India in the ease of living ranking index.The city is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra. It is also known as the "Oxford of the East" due to the presence of several well-known educational institutions. The city has emerged as a major educational hub in recent decades, with nearly half of the total international students in the country studying in Pune. Research institutes of information technology, education, management and training attract students and professionals from India and overseas. Several colleges in Pune have student exchange programmes with colleges in Europe.
Pune is located in the state of Maharashtra in India.
You can explore here 60 things to do for your memorable trip. Explore Pune, one of the
beautiful Indian destination which is unique for its diversities in culture, language, religion, cuisines,
landscapes, water bodies, and climate. Pune cuisine boasts of having a large variety
and is famous with many vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian dishes which are made out of local herbs, vegetables,
and fruits. Pune witnesses all four seasons and each climatic condition of Pune
is a different experience.