Pune is well-known 8th biggest city of India positioned in the state
Maharashtra. Mula and Mutha are two
famous rivers of Pune. This administrative capital of city is developed place
and offering various services in IT sector and many other departments.
This existed town was founded in 937 ADs. Its earlier name was
Punawadi, but changed to Pune in 1730. Presently, Pune is identified for its
learning facilities like countless IT companies have opened the main branches
in the city. The big auto companies are also having the various production
units in Pune. Maharashtra government is
offering the diverse tourist attractions that make the city different from
other metros.
Extraordinary tourist destinations in Pune:
Ganesh Temple (also known as Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
Temple): this oldest temple of Pune is situated in Central area of the state.
This shrine was founded by Halwai Dagdusheth in 1893. Reaching this temple will
allow visitors to enjoy the Shaniwar Wada Fort, which is another tourist spot
of Pune.
Shaniwar Wada: this fort was destroyed largely in 1828, though the
structure is redesigned and managed by the government for tourist visits. This
Peshwa ruler's fort is designed in proper maratha architectural style.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum: the collection produced by Dr Dinkar G.
Kelkar is special thing to watch in the museum. The collection was committed to
the memory of his son, Raja as he died tragically.
Mahatma Phule Museum: located in the center part of the Pune city
was founded in 1875. Earlier, its name was the Poona Industrial Museum, but
renamed to Mahatma Phule Museum in 1968.
Chaturshringi Temple: This shrine is the Hindu temple located on the
hill's slope on Senapati Bapat Road.
Parvati Temple: the hill named over Hindu Goddess Parvati is another
spot having a shrine for Hindu devotees. The height of the temple is 2,100 feet
from the sea level. This temple was constructed by the Peshwa Dynasty rulers.
The scenery sight of the city from the hill is must be watching spot.
Sinhgad: the fort also known as Sinhagad and Sinhgarh is next
tourist spot added to the list of Pune sightseeing’s.
Khadakwasla Dam: this dam is constructed at good distance of 20 kms
from the City. Pune city is getting the water supply from this dam. Khadakwasla
dam was constructed in 1879.
Pataleshwar Cave Temple: This world-known Cave Temple of Pune was
impressed out in the eighth century. Originally, this temple is situated
outside of the city Pune.
Shinde Chatri Monument: a monument tourist spot of Pune is located
in Wanowrie. This best Indian tourist place is allowing a tourist to learn
about the history of Peshwah empire.
Tulsi Baug: shopping at Pune should not be missed by a tourist. This
most crowded market of Pune is famous for ladies and gent's shopping.
The other major tourist spots of Pune are Jangli Maharaj Road,
Koregaon Park, Saras Baug, Race Course, Osho Park, Aga Khan Palace, Bund
Garden, Joshi's Museum, Pu La Deshpande Garden and Empress Garden.
Attaining Pune
By Air: PIA (Pune international airport) situated at Lohe Gaon is
allowing a world tourist to reach the destination with no worries. However, the
airport authority of Pune is sharing the runways with the Indian Air Force.
Direct flights to Dubai and some other big countries make the Pune easy
reachable destination of India.
By Rail: the large railway network of Pune is connecting the city
with countless big cities of India. Local trains are also available with
service, which is another major source of transport in the city. Visitors can
get the trains from Mumbai, Howrah, Kanpur, New Delhi, Chennai, Jammu Tawi,
Hyderabad, Goa, Bangalore, Varanasi, and Jamshedpur to reach Pune City.
By Road: the oldest highway of India such as Old Pune-Mumbai Highway
is the best way to reach the city. However, Katraj to Dehu Road Bypass is
another route to reach Pune by road.