Pune, the Oxford of the East, is Maharashtra's cultural and educational capital nestled at the edge of the Western Ghats. With historic Maratha forts, a thriving IT sector, and a legendary food scene featuring Misal Pav and Vada Pav, it blends tradition with modernity.
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Top spots in Pune
Shaniwar Wada
Peshwa palace fort built in the 1740s, with a main gate big enough to let elephants pass through.
Lal Mahal
Modern reconstruction of the Red Palace, home of legendary 17th-century warrior king Shivaji.
Darshan Museum
Multimedia museum on the spiritual teachings of writer/mystic Vaswani, with sound & light shows.
Osho Teerth Park
Calm, natural setting for quiet walks & jogs amid dense foliage, gardens & a stream.
Aga Khan Palace
Peshwe Energy Park
Eco-park emphasizing renewable energy, with educational pavilions & a battery-powered train.
Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
Hindu temple popular with pilgrims, with marble interiors & a golden Ganesh idol.
Mahadji Shinde Chhatri
Memorial for an 18th-century military leader, with a Hindu temple & Anglo-Rajasthani architecture.
Zero Stone
Mahatma Phule Museum
Small museum founded in 1875 featuring historical objects such as handicrafts, weapons & taxidermy.