About Pune

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Pune, previously known as Poona, is a city in Maharashtra state in Deccan plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division.

The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), along with the city of Pimpri-Chinchwad and the three cantonment towns of Pune Camp, Khadki and Dehu Road.

Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India, and also one of the fastest growing cities in South East Asia. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is often referred to as "Oxford of the East" because of highly regarded educational institutions in the city.

It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times.

Places to Visit

Shaniwar Wada

Built in 1732,it was the great seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the center of Indian politics in the 18th century.

The fort itself was largely destroyed in 1828 by an unexplained fire, but the surviving structures are now maintained as a tourist site.

Timings: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM every day
Timings for Light Show: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM every day,
Entry for Light Show : Ticket Purchase required

Aga Khan Palace

The mighty edifice of Aga Khan Palace is situated in Pune and was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in the year 1892. It is one of the most important landmarks in Indian history and has been instrumental in many defining moments of India's independence. It was once the site where Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, as well as Sarojini Naidu and Mahadev Desai were held prisoners. Aga Khan Palace is well known both for its architectural excellence as well as its historical significance. Spread over a vast land of 19 acres, the palace is now the headquarters of the Gandhi National Memorial society. Here, making khadi is still one of the prime activities.

The Sultan built the palace to support the poor in the neighbouring areas who were hit by a famine. In the memory of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai, architect Charles Corea had their memorials built in the premises of the palace. The palace houses a museum which holds a rich collection of pictures. There are also other items like the personal belongings of Gandhi. The Palace also has the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi buried in its ground. In 2003, the monument was declared to be of national importance.

Timings : 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Time Required : 3-4 hours
Entry : Ticket Purchase required

Osho Ashram

Located in the Koregaon Park in Pune, Osho Ashram was founded by the Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain, who is popularly famous as Osho Rajneesh. Also known as, Osho Commune International of Pune, this ashram is spread across an area of 32 acres. Its lush green campus with its startling natural beauty, offers visitors a much needed break from the pollution of cities and crowds of everyday life. A popular tourist spot in Pune, it attracts visitors with its beautiful landscapes and calm surroundings.

A resort, dedicated to yoga and meditation, it promises its visitors with rejuvenating experiences, soothing for their mind and soul. Various kinds of training programs on spiritual living and stress free lifestyle are conducted here at regular intervals. Osho Nadabrahma, Osho Kundalini meditation, meditation, Osho Nataraj, Osho dynamic meditation, etc. are a few of the meditation techniques, which are taught here at the ashram.

Timings : 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Time Required : 3-4 hours
Entry : Ticket Purchase required

Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple

Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati – the most endearing deity to the devotees. Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati is the epitome of pride and honor to the city of Pune. Devotees from every part of India and the world come here to pray to Lord Ganesha every year. Today, Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Mandir is not only one of the most highly revered places of worship in India but an institution that is actively engaged in social welfare and cultural development through Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust. The temple speaks of a long and glorious history. The deity of Lord Ganesha was incepted by Shri Dagdusheth Halwai and his wife Lakshmibai way back, when they lost their only son to the plague epidemic. Every year, the Ganpati festival was celebrated with deep faith and enthusiasm, not only by Dagdusheth’s family but the entire neighbourhood.

Timings : 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Time Required : 20 min
Entry : Free

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

It is the one-man collection of Late Dr. D.G. Kelkar (1896 -1990). 'Kaka', as Dr. Kelkar was affectionately known dedicated his collection to the memory of his only son `Raja’ who died an untimely death. It is a collection about 22,000 priceless artifacts which mirror the everyday life of India. A testimony to man’s creative spirit - the spirit that breaths beauty into the banal, and puts romance into the mundane. Kaka was a man obsessed with art. A man who, for over sixty years, traveled extensively across the country - to obscure villages and tribal settlements, to grand temples and humble huts, to forgotten attics and folk fares - collecting .. always collecting.

Timings : 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Time Required : 3-4 hours
Entry : Ticket Purchase required

Phoenix Marketcity Pune

Phoenix Marketcity Pune, is an integrated mixed-use development incorporating Shopping, Dining, Movies, Entertainment and much more that delivers a holistic lifestyle and leisure experience. As Pune transforms from a traditional, historic city to a commercial metropolis, Phoenix Marketcity Pune, also sets out to change lives in changing times.

Phoenix Marketcity is Pune’s hottest, largest and the only lifestyle, shopping and entertainment destination. It brings together, under one roof, an unimaginable collection of diverse offerings matching the needs of a modernizing city, the ultimate blend of traditional and modern shopping. The mall consists of sprawling courtyard, hypermarket, departmental, bookstore; kids play zone, electronics, toy stores and PVR Cinemas.

Each of the floor is designed to complement the different offerings and brands. The retail zone of mall reflects edgier and energetic styles of casual and sports labels and an array of beauty services and lifestyle products. It also reflects the chic and sophisticated styles of international labels. Food Court and Entertainment zone features formal, casual and chill-out dining experiences as well as essentials that complete the shopper’s lifestyle needs.

Timings : 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Time Required : 3-4 hours
Entry : Free