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Pune

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Pune, the cultural heart of Maharashtra, blends Maratha history with a youthful student-and-tech energy.

State
Maharashtra
Type
City
Best season
Winter
Things to do
3+

Pune, the cultural heart of Maharashtra, blends Maratha history with a youthful student-and-tech energy. Home to Shaniwar Wada, the Aga Khan Palace, Osho's ashram and gateway to nearby Sahyadri forts and hill stations, it is an easy city to live in.

When to go

Best visited October to March; summers can be hot.

Why visit

Maharashtra's cultural and education hub — Maratha forts and palaces, a youthful cafe scene, and a gateway to Sahyadri treks.

Cultural notes

The seat of the Maratha Peshwas and a centre of social reform and learning, Pune today balances heritage with a thriving IT, automotive and student culture.

How to reach

Pune Airport has domestic and some international flights; the city is a major rail hub and just ~3 hours from Mumbai on the expressway.

2 days in Pune

Take the whole plan, or add any single stop.

Shaniwar WadaDay 1

Day 1

Shaniwar Wada

The fortified 18th-century seat of the Maratha Peshwas.

Day 1

Dagdusheth Ganpati

Dagdusheth Ganpati

Aga Khan Palace

Day 1

Aga Khan Palace

A grand palace and Gandhi national memorial set in gardens.

Day 1

FC Road / Koregaon Park cafes

FC Road / Koregaon Park cafes

Day 2

Day 2

Sinhagad Fort trek

Sinhagad Fort trek

Day 2

Misal & mastani food trail

Misal & mastani food trail

Day 2

Pataleshwar caves

Pataleshwar caves

Food & cuisine

Signature dishes and local flavours to look for in Pune.

7 dishes

Misal Pav

Misal Pav

Spicy sprouted-bean curry with pav, a Pune favourite

Bhaji

The classic Maharashtrian street snack

Vada Pav

Vada Pav

The classic Maharashtrian street snack

Bhakarwadi

Bhakarwadi

Sweet-spicy fried snack (Chitale)

Mastani

Thick Pune milkshake topped with ice cream

Maharashtrian thali

Sweet stuffed flatbread and a full thali

Puran Poli

Sweet stuffed flatbread and a full thali

Pune guide & itineraries

Pune is perfect for

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Nearby getaways

Lonavala

~1.5 hrs

Frequently asked questions

What is Pune known for?
Peshwa-era heritage (Shaniwar Wada), the Dagdusheth Ganpati, a big student and IT scene, and food like misal pav and mastani.
How many days for Pune?
1-2 days for the city; add Sinhagad and Lonavala nearby.

Things to do

How to spend your time in Pune.

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati

Beloved, richly decorated Ganesh temple

Sinhagad Fort

Popular hill-fort trek near the city

Hidden gems

Koregaon Park & FC Road cafes

Trendy cafes, nightlife and shopping

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