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General Information Of Pune |
- Area 146.11 sq. km
- Population 1,566,651
- Altitude 560 m above the sea level
- Languages Marathi, Hindi, English
- Best time to visit October- May
- STD code 020
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Introduction to city Pune - In Maharashtra |
Pune may not be a cosmopolitan city as its upstart cousin on the cost,
Mumbai, but it is a pleasant getaway for all those who want to escape from the
hustle and bustle of the city. The city has a calm atmosphere, non-confronting
people, and is certainly much more relaxed and peaceful than Mumbai. If you
consider Maharashtra as a Marathi speaking state of India, then Pune can
undoubtedly be called its capital, with its glorious past and high concentration
of Marathi speaking people. The place was early home of great Maratha warrior
Shivaji and became the Maratha capital in 1750. For a brief period, the city was
under the control of Nizam of Hyderabad and later came under the British rule in
1817. The British tried to develop the city as the summer capital of Maharashtra
and a military cantonment. Today, the city has lost much of its grandeur of
Maratha period but the places around here are quite rich in heritage and natural
beauty.
In the recent times the city of Pune became famous for being home to the Osho
Commune International. The ashram attracts a large number of people from around
the world to practice Osho’s new-age meditation techniques. Pune is also an
internationally renowned educational centre, being home to many institutions of
repute like Film and Television Institute of India, Armed Forces Medical
College, National Defence Academy and Symbiosis Educational Society. |
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Pune |
Most of the attractions in Pune may not have been very famous, but that
should not deter the tourists from visiting them. They have their own qualities
that can be experienced only after seeing them. Most of the attractions are
related to the Marathas, who at one point of time controlled much of the north
and western India and challenged the might of Mughal Empire as well as that of
British.
Here one can have a look at the remnants of foundations and outer walls of
multi-story Shaniwar Wada that was burnt down in 1827. Pataleshwar
Cave Temple is a welcome respite from the general bustle and crowds at most
of the other temples. Raja Denkar Kelkar Museum is one place in Pune that
should never be missed as the more than 17,000 art objects exhibited here are
the example of how curiosity of a single man can create wonders. There are some
more interesting sites in Pune like Saras Baug, Kasturba Samadhi, and Film
and Television Institute of India that one should visit. |
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Pune |
| In the Maratha Kingdom, Pune was the centre of power and all the places
around this city reflect the might and glory of Marathas. Sinhagad, a
hilltop fort, is the epitome of the bravery and cleverness of Maratha warriors.
Raigad Fort was the place closely associated with the life and times of
Shivaji, an icon of Maratha pride. Bhimashankar is a place known as much
for its religious importance as for its natural surroundings. Jejuri has
one of the most important temples in Maharashtra situated on a hilltop. |
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