Created Date: 16 August 2015

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A good place to... Last month I went to Pune

with my friends. It is the bestplace. Seen forts, museums,schools and colleges. New englishschool on Tilak Road. Seen...

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About PuneThe eighth largest metropolis in India, Pune is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is thesecond largest city in the state after Mumbai, and is considered an important city in terms of itseconomical and industrial importance. It was earlier known as ‘Punya-Nagiri’ or ‘Queen ofDeccan’. With a rich historical past, Pune has been a popular place for tourists since ancienttimes and still enjoys the same popularity. Once the hometown of Marathas and a centre ofpower for the Maratha Empire, the presence of the numerous edifices in Pune links to its richand glorious past.

Located above 560 meters from sea level, Pune is the governmental capital of the district calledPune. The city lies at the convergence of two rivers Mula and Mutha. The town got its namearound 937 AD and was founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, who was the founder ofMaratha Empire. During his reign, the place witnessed significant development and growth inevery aspect.

In 1730, Pune became the political centre of the Peshwa Empire. The town in 1817 witnessedinvasion by British India. This place served as the monsoon capital and the cantonment town tothe British until India got independence on the 15th of August 1947.

Pune is one of the most renowned places among tourists to Maharashtra. Educationalinstitutions and corporate giants have made Pune a prosperous town. The city is associatedwith prestigious educational institutions like Ferguson College, Symbiosis, FTII and a largenumber of engineering colleges, which is why it is also known as the University Town. Some ofthe well-established industries in Pune entail sugar, forging, glass, IT and automotivecompanies. Pune is also the cultural capital of the state and national centre of Marathi speakingpeople.

The city’s cultural activities and places of interests for art lovers have made earned it a distinctpopularity and image among people. Pune is truly a melting pot of varied cultures.

The spectacular historical monuments from the Maratha period and many places of touristinterest add richness to this city of diversity. Some places like the Shanivar Wada, OshoAshram, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Shinde Chhatri, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, BundGarden, Saras Bagh and Aga Khan Palace describe the most popular places amongst touristvisiting Pune.

Pune is also a food lovers’ paradise. Ferguson College Road offers a host of choices fortourists. Right from softies to mouth-watering vada pav and sabudana vada, the list is endless.Paud Road is another popular street to explore street food in Pune. Another highlight of the cityis the iconic Kayani Bakery, Pune’s pride for decades, where tourists can buy boxes ofShrewsbury biscuits and other sweet treats. The bakery is open from 7.30 in the morning to 1 inthe afternoon and then shuts down for a few hours to reopen at 3.30 pm and then closes at 8pm.

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Pune’s climate enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year but the best time to visit the city isduring winters especially in the months of November and December. It has a large Marathi-speaking population, but many people understand Hindi and English. The best way to getaround the city is in an auto rickshaw or a two-wheeler. Also, Pune has a languid and laid backfeel to it. In the afternoons, many shopkeepers shut down their shops to enjoy an afternoonsiesta, therefore, the best time to shop, eat or head out is in the evenings.

Pune is connected to all major cities in India by air, rail and road.

InformationState: MaharashtraFamous for/as: CityAltitude: 560 MPincode: 411001District: PuneLanguage: Hindi,MarathiSTD code: 020Weather: Summer 20 To 42°C, Winter 8 To 32°C

Featured review about PuneColorful city with excellent night-life"Pune is an awesome place to stay in. The most special thing that makes it different from othercities in India is. It's a Cosmopolitan city, one of its own kind. Discos and Pubs are open forwhole night and this environment can be enjoyed the most and to its fullest during theweekends. People who like to enjoy the city culture of Metros would definitely enjoy their stay inPune.

Places to visit-> Amongst the sightseeing places there are Lohagad, Bund Garden, SarasBaug,Vettal Hills, Shanivarwada,Pataleshwar, Sinhagad, Rajeev Gandhi Zoological Park,Parvati Hills, Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum and of course last but not the least the Agha KhanPalace.Amongst the religious destinations, there are Dagadusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple,Chaturshringi Temple, St. Mary's Church , etc.

When it comes to eating, the street food here are unique of their own kind and one can't gettheir palate satisfied so easily. Vada Pao, Momos, Poha, kacchi dabeli are the finger-lickingstreet foods. To mention additionally, there are lots of other food items too and it's not easy toremember their names all at once. You can only get the feel of it when you try these street fooditems yourself.

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Now comes shopping "Phoenix Mall", yes, This is the name which comes to mind when onethinks of shopping. This is a biggest shopping mall in Pune, which offers A to Z brands forshopping, best restaurants and entertainment places under just one roof. This place is a must-visit for shopping lovers.

To summarize everything, I must say that this place is most enjoyable for the ones who want tolive their life to the fullest. Pune is very well-connected to several major cities by roadways,railways and airways. You can easily find direct modes of travel from your source location !!!

Yes, the most important thing you have to keep in mind before visiting this awesome destinationis the finance. Make sure you have enough money with you to enjoy your stay in this metro andcosmopolitan city, because it's somewhat costlier to manage a stay in Pune as compared toother cities in India. So, have a happy journey and wish you all the best for your stay there.Enjoy to the fullest." - Mohit Kumar, Delhi, Mar 21, 2015

My Trip to Bhimashankar"Bhimashankar is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India. The visit to a Jyotirling relates to washing ofthe sins of last seven births. The more you visit the more you clean your soul. ABOUT THETEMPLE

Bhimashankar one of the 12 Jyotirlings of India. It is situated on the extreme end of theSahayadri Range of mountains. There is a mention in the literature that Saint Gyaneshwar hadvisited this temple in the 13th Century CE. Nana phadnavis built the Shivalaya. The temple hasthe Nagara style architecture. Shiva took the form of Bhima to kill the Demon Tripurasura andthe sweat that dropped from his body after the war emerged as River Bhimarathi. The source ofRiver Bhimarathi merges with River Krishna. The lingam here is ‘SWAYMBOO”. Photography isstrictly prohibited, so we left our cameras in the car. OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE TEMPLEThe first aarti is performed at 5.05 a.m. and the last aarti is performed between 7.30 to 8.00p.m. The temple closes at around 9.30 p.m.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: EATING JOINTS ON The WAYIf you have missed your break fast enjoy lip smacking hygienic famous Vada Pavs (IndianBerger) and Misal pavs (Indian Hot Dogs) at Shree Datta Snacks in Panvel and on the ExpressHighway too. If you are not too conscious of from where you have your food there are dingystalls on the way. EATING JOINTS AT THE TEMPLEThere is a stall on the way to the temple selling some hot stuff like bhajiyas and other items. Wethanked our stars for carrying enough food items and water. There are no facilities as such inspite of this place being one of the hottest tourist centres of India. OTHER PLACES OF INTERESTBHIMASHANKAR WILD LIFE SANCTUARYThis sanctuary spreads into three districts Thane, Pune, Raigad. It is around 130 – 131 approx

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sq.kms. This sanctuary is the abode of wild boars, deer, sambar, panther, hyena and thefamous giant Indian Squirrel. It also holds medicinal herbs and trees like Mango, Jamun, Fern,Bamboo, Hirda etc.. DIMBHE DAMOn the way of Manchar – Bhimashankar road you can also locate the Dimbhe Dam. There is Hanuman Lake and Nag Phani hill too.

Activities & things to do: Since it was monsoon, we experienced torrential rains out there too.Umbrellas are not feasible here. We found few village guys selling plastic sheets. Initially, Ifound it very funny, but when I saw all and sundry dawning one sheet I realized this the only wayto shield ourselves from the gutsy winds and rain. This plastic sheet covers your head andback. If you are the slim (thin) variety, the sheet would cover your front too. It was greatpleasure to walk towards the shrine holding the sheet. On the way towards the shrine, we foundstalls with puja thalis lined up right till you reach the shrine. We also found stalls with freshlymade pedas. I did not like the taste. No mava so no fun. There were stalls selling medicinalherbs and conches, shells, shiv lings, cassettes, rings, pendants and many other items.SHOE STANDFriends, there is a shoe stand very close to the temple with a man to monitor it. So you need notremove your shoes at the beginning itself. Stood in a queue for around one hour and then came our turn for darshan. Inside we had a very nice darshan. You have many Brahmins issuing receipts for pujas,abhishekams, etc… These are peformed on every day basis and if you want it to be performedon a particular day you can do your bookings. They give you a receipt and send Prasad home.They perform normal puja, maha puja, rudra puja, abhishek, lagu rudra abhishek ( 11 brahminsare involved – no food for them only dakshina) and Maha rudra abhishek - 11 brahmins areoffered food along with dakshina. I had a very nice darshan of the Lord. They did not push meaway in seconds which usually happens in famous shrines. I booked for a lagu rudra abhishek for Monday and Rudra Abhishek for Shravan Monday. Theywill be sending Prasad home. My plastic sheet was still on me, protecting me from the cold weather ( I was drenched fromfront). Inside the temple you have Nandi at the door, Lord Shaneeshwara, Lord Hanuman and budhastyle carving of Ambe-Ambika. Behind the temple there is Mokshakund where the name itselfgives you its significance. PANIC BUTTONAfter my happy darshan, I went around the temple frantically asking all and sundry for a anyladies cloak room. I could not control my pee. There was a change room for ladies, but, my friends it was so dirty and above all I had alreadyleft my shoes at the rack. I cannot take this risk. Now I am chanting my mantras loudly to forgetthe squeeze. The lady from whom I purchased my puja thali told me that there are no facilitiesany where around the temple. I asked her, then how does she relieve herself. She told me, outin the open. Ha. Ha. With thousands and thousands of tourists at the place and more and morevehicles approaching I could not find any place. The clouds were hanging down and it waspouring with heavy winds. Every tourist is busy holding his plastic sheet so that it does not fly

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away and very busy in his own world. We approached our car, I told my friends I am going torelieve here. There are too many vehicles parked here and it is safer. I had no time to think. It isnow or never. We girls just took the chance and relived ourselves. I was right. Nobody saw us. Itold you it was pouring. Happy girls…. Now time to eat.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: It is ideally located in Bhavgiri Village, KhedTaluka of Pune in Maharashtra. I visited this holy place in August 2007 and I wish to share my expedition with my friends here.May be it would help a few who have plans to visit this shrine. ROUTEWe traveled by car from Panvel (via Express Highway) Talegaon (65 kms), Chakan (20 kms),Manchar (48 kms), Bhimashankar (65 kms).BACKPACKERSYou may have to go to Karjat from there take a local three wheeler which reaches you toKhandas. From here you can trek your way to Bhimashankar either from Ganesh Ghat (moresafer) or Sidhi (ladder) Ghat. The name represents the peril but all backpackers say thepleasure lies in adventure. You have cross a stream a lush green forest full of medicinal herbsand trees and the view from the top is breath taking. It’s worth the sweat that’s what trekkerssay. WARNINGThere is no road route to Bhimashankar from Karjat. So if you have your own vehicle do nottake this route. The Talegoan route is the best. PLEASANTRIES DURING JOURNEY

• The whole journey is full of scenic pleasures and if you are a nature lover you will definitelyenjoy the view. • Plenty of fuel stations on the way so need not worry if you are running out of fuel. • I always mention the ladies toilet facility in all my tour reviews. It may sound funny but regulartravelers would appreciate it. There is a ladies toilet at Shree Datta Snacks on the ExpressHighway and also the HP Fuel Station at the far end of Chakan junction has ladies toilet facility.This toilet was very clean. I enjoyed the whole journey. Friends it was raining incessantly and itwas a real pleasure to drive through the ghat. After our darshan we started our journey home. We had hearty meal halting our car on that highaltitude enjoying luxuries green mountains, fields and the valleys, a breath taking view. Ourreturn journey was more relaxed as we knew the road now. The guys worked hard this time tolocate a ladies toilet, their neck was sticking out like a giraffe, else, we girls had told them we willjust sit next to the car tyre and psssssssssssss……. They located a clean toilet at Chakanjunction, One of the best public toilets I have ever visited during my long journey. So clean thatmy shoe prints were visible on the clean white marble tiles. I looked at myself in the half and fulllength mirror. The mirror was frightening me. My hair had become thin like broom.. wet, I toldyou, my liners had washed off, I was looking like one just out of a hospital ward. Never mind.The spirit is high. Rushed out.

Even the car a.c. did not help to dry our clothes. We did halt at few places during our return

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journey and jumped out of the car. The weather was very chill out there, guys happily puffedsome cigarettes and we were blowing hot air on our palms to keep us warm.

Finally located a neat joint for “Chai”. It helped. We started feeling little better now. Suddenly itstarted pouring so heavily that we decided not to halt anymore, just keep moving, else we maybe caught in jam and spoil our spirit.

As we reached Express Highway, Shree Datta Snacks, tempted us to have a nice hot vadapavs (Indian Burger). As we reached near the joint we spotted more than 100 vehicles parkedand tourists waiting in long queues to have a bite. We realized that our turn is would be notbefore an hour. We decided to drive our way toward home. We had chips and biscuits tosaturate our hunger. The traffic was smooth all the way in spite of the downpour. We reached home." - malspie, Mumbai, Nov 30, 2007

Top attractions in Pune recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersSinhagad Fort

Type: FortEntry: FreeRanked: 1 Of 492Ratings: 5.80/7 (87 Reviews)"If you want to spend quality time with your loved one posibbly this is the best place to go. Youcan go by bike also. You have to carry food with you.Awesome place to have good time. Ivisited 3 times this place. will suggest to everyone...." - Shobhit Neema, Indore, 2 days ago

Shaniwar WadaType: PalaceEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 492Ratings: 5.32/7 (23 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 08:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 08:00 To

17:00 , Public Holidays - 08:00 To 17:00"Since this fort is located in center of city..connectivity and transportation is not a issue..all youneed is to just plan and visit..though entry is chargeable..but worth a visit..Also you can visit todagdu seth mandir which is very famous in..." - Waris Hooda, Pune, 3 weeks ago

Katraj Snake ParkType: ZooEntry: PaidRanked: 3 Of 492Ratings: 5.41/7 (16 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:30 To 18:00 , Saturday - 10:30 To 18:00 , Sunday - 10:30 To

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18:00 , Public Holidays - 10:30 To 18:00"Zoo was worth a visit.. Especially the big snake..Kids would enjoy it more then theyoungsters..But you have to keep on moving and watch..you cannot stand and watch due to theheavy crowd..Otherwise its good to visit..must visit once.." - Waris Hooda, Pune, 3 weeks ago

Rajiv Gandhi Zoological ParkType: ZooEntry: PaidRanked: 4 Of 492Ratings: 5.05/7 (12 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:30 To 17:30 , Saturday - 10:30 To 17:30 , Sunday - 10:30 To

17:30 , Public Holidays - 10:30 To 17:30"If you are planning a vacation in Pune, then you must go visit Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park. Itis an intrinsic part of the socio-cultural landscape and hence, offers an insightful peek into life,as it exists in Pune . - See more at:..." - Rashmin Joshi, Morvi, 3 weeks ago

Aga Khan PalaceType: PalaceEntry: PaidRanked: 5 Of 492Ratings: 5.55/7 (11 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 09:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 00:00 To

00:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 17:30"Jail of Gandhi, Kasturba and Gandhi's Secretary with all the household effects used by themkept intact and as they had been using during their stays in this palace. The British hadimprisoned them in this palace. Kasturba and Gandhi's secretary..." - Shiva prasad , Delhi, 2months ago

Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati MandirType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 492Ratings: 6.11/7 (10 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To

20:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 20:00"These is the temple which located in the city with lots of noise as passing vehicles tend to blowhorns in front of temple but inside the temple you can feel relaxed and cool under the feet oflord ganesha you are blessed. " - Deepesh Chodankar, Goa, 2 months ago

Balaji TempleType: TempleEntry: FreeRanked: 7 Of 492Ratings:Page 8/14

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Ratings: 6.67/7 (8 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To

20:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 20:00"Perfect place to be if you wanna visit Tirupati. The architecture is amazing , beautifully done. Itis appx 50km from pune. Short getaway near pune. The temple is very spacious , generally lotof rush is there during holidays." - Deepak Rahang, Mumbai, 2 weeks ago

Osho AshramType: AshramEntry: PaidRanked: 8 Of 492Ratings: 5.22/7 (5 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 15:30 , Saturday - 09:00 To 15:30 , Sunday - 09:00 To

15:30 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 15:30"A wonderful descent Ashram located in Koregaon Park, Pune mostly full with foreigners fromall around the world. A must visit and stay at Osho! It is a little expensive however, a must stayfor 2-3 days for a change! " - Parth S, Pune, Nov 22, 2014

Mushli LakeType: LakeEntry: FreeRanked: 9 Of 492Ratings: 5.79/7 (5 Reviews)"Absolute scenic beauty. If you love nature, this is the place you would want to visit. Roads aregood. You can park your vehicle at various locations and can go near the lake. But you have tobe careful as there are reptiles and strong currents..." - Abhijeet Nayak, Pune, 1 month ago

Pashan LakeType: LakeEntry: FreeRanked: 10 Of 492Ratings: 4.94/7 (4 Reviews)"Awesome place if you wanna wal around in the morning. The PMC have added few canals,pathways and bridges to make our morning more beautiful! Must visit during Sunrise or Sunset..And carry enough water for yourself, just in case you are..." - Sagar Manik, Pune, Nov 10,2014

Popular hotels in Pune recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersHilton Shillim Retreat and Spa

Price: Rs. 18,000 - 36,000Ranked: 1 Of 602Ratings: 5.88/7 (18 Reviews)Address:

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Address: Pawana Nagar,Nagar Taluka Maval,

Phone: 02114-712468Website: Www3.Hilton.com"I stayed here last week. Resort is close to Mumbai. The location is very scenic.The villas are made very nicely. We need to travel via cars within the property.Service was nice, quick & prompt. Food was good. The price was very highcompared..." - Jiyalal Khanna, Mumbai, 2 weeks ago

Le Meridien PunePrice: Rs. 8,500 - 16,000Ranked: 2 Of 602Ratings: 6.24/7 (122 Reviews)Address: Raja Bahadur Mill Road

PunePhone: 020-26050505Website: Www.lemeridienpune.com"It was home feel over here. V sweet people appreciate their efforts to makeguests happy right from till they leave. Right in the middle of the main city. Closeto malls, business..The hotel is very well located in the heart of the city. Itsa..." -Manoj Barde, Aurangabad, Today

Malhar MachiPrice: Rs. 6,500 - 13,500Ranked: 3 Of 602Ratings: 6.28/7 (13 Reviews)Phone: 020-27293999Website: Www.malharmachi.com"Very well made up property. Good view from the room. Rooms are very big withvery good interiors. Food quality was average and even the menu spread wasnot as wide as expected. Location of the premises is good and is moreenjoyable in monsoons...." - Atit Shah, Mumbai, 3 weeks ago

Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention CentrePrice: Rs. 8,000 - 15,500Ranked: 4 Of 602Ratings: 5.85/7 (62 Reviews)Address: Senapati Bapat Road,

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Near Pune University,Phone: 020-66833333Website: Www.marriott.com"So i stayed at this amazing Hotel in Pune on a Business Trip. Wholeexperience was amazing for me and enjoyed every moment i stayed there. tostart with Hotel staff is nice and hospitality is very warm. Didnt face any difficultyin check in. Rooms..." - Roshan Thakur, , 2 days ago

Hyatt Regency PunePrice: Rs. 6,500 - 17,500Ranked: 5 Of 602Ratings: 6.15/7 (58 Reviews)Address: Weikfield IT Park

Nagar RoadPhone: 020-66451234Website: Www.pune.regency.hyatt.com"We stayed at the Hyatt for two days on business trip.All the staff around waswelcoming us as we came in and moved around the hotel. The Front Desk staffare well trained and very professional.The food was excellent.Food wasexcellent with lot of..." - Dhiru Dhiru, Pune, 2 days ago

HyattPrice: Rs. 6,300 - 9,000Ranked: 6 Of 602Ratings: 5.95/7 (66 Reviews)Address: Adjacent To Aga Khan Palace

88 Nagar RoadKalyani Nagar

Phone: 22-41411234Website: Www.pune.hyatthotels.hyatt.com"This is a very nice hotel, very clean, nice room, excellent service, very friendlypeople who help you as much as they can, nothing is too much for them. TheEighty Eight restaurant has a good à la carte menu, you can also enjoy theirbuffet if..." - Roshan Thakur, , 2 days ago

Radisson HotelPrice: Rs. 4,800 - 14,800Ranked: 7 Of 602Ratings:

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Ratings: 5.98/7 (50 Reviews)Address: Nagar Bypass Road,

Kharadi,Phone: 020-27060606Website: Www.radisson.com"raddison blue pune is the best hotel in the india i ever visited..It provides youexcellent facilities awesome service to thier guest The food and beverages aredelicious and in perfect hygenic condition.. The best in class hotel i ever seen..."- Rahul Negi, New Delhi, 2 days ago

Four Points by SheratonPrice: Rs. 4,000 - 8,000Ranked: 8 Of 602Ratings: 5.7/7 (61 Reviews)Address: 5th Mile Stone,

Nagar RoadPune

Phone: 020-39406699Website: Www.starwoodhotels.com"though this is more kind of business hotel and one can notice several businessactivities going on but i would recommend this for family as well. The shoppingmall is just opposite to the hotel. Viman nagar is nearby to enjoy the streetfood...." - Sandeep Sharma, Aurangabad, 3 weeks ago

Sayaji HotelsPrice: Rs. 7,500 - 12,500Ranked: 9 Of 602Ratings: 6.05/7 (111 Reviews)Address: 135/136

Mumbai-Banglore Bypass HighwayWakad, Pune

Phone: 020-42121212Website: Www.sayajihotels.com"Nice hotel and services here are extraordinary. Hotel rooms are spacious andclean. On every floor you will find staff waiting to help you as well as reception.Wifi is blazing fast. They use modern technology very, i liked controlling of..." -Mohit Sharma, Bhopal, 1 week ago

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Manntra Hill ResortPrice: Rs. 5,000 - 7,000Ranked: 10 Of 602Ratings: 5.77/7 (14 Reviews)Address: Village Karandi,

Near Bhatghar Dam,Taluka Bhor,

Phone: 02113-302700Website: Www.manntra.in"he hotel view is scenic and very beautiful.food provided over here verydelicious.it is affordable and of good quality.rooms of the hotel are wellventilated.environment is very peaceful.it is a very relaxing experience to stayhere,staff of the..." - Mani Verma, Mumbai, 2 months ago

Best way to travel from Mumbai to PunePune is located at a distance of 168 km from Mumbai. Famous as the 'Cultural Capital ofMaharashtra', Pune is well connected to Mumbai by road, rail and air. However, the best way toreach Pune from Mumbai is by road, which takes around 3 hours by car. The places coveredduring the journey from Mumbai to Pune are Mumbai - 23 km -> Mankhurd - 80 km -> Khandala- 52 km -> Sutarwadi - 13 km -> Pune. Various eating joints, with options ranging from placeslike Dukes Retreat to Yumie Tummy, fall on the way. Several fuelling stations, including that ofIndian Oil and Hindustan Petroleum, are also available at regular intervals.

Transport options from Mumbai to PuneMumbai to Pune By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car to drive down to Pune, which takes around 3hours. Cost of cab per kilometre ranges between INR 9 and 13, approximately, depending uponthe type of car hired. This means of transportation is ideal for families with kids and seniorcitizens as well as for a group.

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Pune weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Pune

Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is a geographically significant place. Located on theleeward side of Western Ghats of India, at an altitude of 560 meters, Pune enjoys a moderateand pleasant climate throughout the year. Seasonal variations in temperature are not extremein Pune. The weather in Pune is salubrious with pleasant summer and cool winter. The weatherin Pune can be classified as summer, monsoon and winter. Average day-time temperature inPune can vary anywhere between 17 – 35º Celsius. The climate in which Pune is at its best isfrom November to February. The summer in Pune - April to late May - usually records amaximum of 38º Celsius and a minimum of 29º Celsius. Summer is hot with high humidity level.Occasional showers and winds help to keep the temperature in check. The monsoon in Punebegins from June and it lasts till October. Monsoon months in Pune are characterized by heavyrains and strong winds. Pune receives an average annual rainfall of 68 cm. Monsoon is alsowhen the hilly inlands of Pune are at its greenest. The average temperature during monsoonmonths in Pune ranges between 20 – 29º Celsius. The winter season in Pune begins in Octoberand it lasts through March. The day time temperature can vary between 15 – 35º Celsius.Winter nights are cold with a minimum temperature of 10º Celsius and woollens are a mustwhen visiting Pune in winters. Pune also receives occasional showers during October toNovember. The most suitable time to visit Pune is during November to February. This is alsothe peak season in Pune when hotel prices are at their highest and accommodation in shortsupply.About HolidayIQ.comHolidayIQ.com is a premier holiday information portal powered by India's first & biggest travelcommunity; enabling travellers to first discover numerous vacation choices, then plan holidaytrips in full detail

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