Pune: Oxford Of The East

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At the meeting of two majestic rivers named a Mutha & Mula, stands Pune in Maharashtra. It is crowded with students from all over the world who come here to excel in its several top class educational institutions & hence it is no question that the city is frequently called "Oxford of the East". Along with educational hub, the city is also home to a flourishing industrial market, with all major business ventures both software and industrial field having established their presence here.

How to reach there

The city has a prominent railway junction in Indian railway. Good rail networks unite the city with all other rail junctions in India. The airport of the city is situated about 10 km away from the heart of the city, in Lohagaon. Regular and direct flights are available from the city to many other cities in India. The city is well linked with many of the key cities in Maharashtra by state owned bus services. Private luxury deluxe buses are also operated via the city to many cities in India, including Pune to Shirdi.

Tour packages

Pune ...
... is a perfect destination for perfect holidays with great tourism possibilities and excellent accommodation amenities. For a tourist many tour packages are available. Some of the most popular tour packages provided by the tour operators also include the visit to the nearby popular place. All the packages are inclusive of stay in good Pune hotels and meals.

Accommodation options

The city is a round the year place and is normally crowded for the most part of the year. The city has everything ranging from budget Pune hotels for a couple to luxury hotels for business trips. Since the night culture in the city is something to experience once, it is better to take a hotel very close to the city. The prices are bit expensive, but the nightlife of the city is definitely worth the extra price. Luxury hotels in the city are among the best in India.

Best places to see

Aga Khan Palace, David Synagogue, Dehu, National War Museum, Pataleshwar Caves, Raj Dinakar Kelkar Museum, Shaniwar Wada, Shinde's Chhatri etc. are the best places to see in the city. One can also go for an excursion from Pune to Shirdi.