Pune is the second largest
city in the state of Maharashtra. Pune city stands bordered by the ranges of
the Sahyadri Mountain. The moderate weather as well as the rich flora and fauna
of the city make it an ideal travel destination. It has been known by a plethora
of sobriquets. Popular among them: ‘Queen of the Deccan’, ‘Cultural capital of
Maharashtra’, and ‘Oxford of the East’. It is also among the greenest urban
areas in the country with more than 40 per cent of its area under green cover.
The climate of Pune is quite
pleasant. Summer here begins from early March to July. Daytimes are very sunny
with dry heat. Early mornings are pleasant and evenings after six, cool and
breezy. Pune stands on the leeward side of the Western Ghats on an altitude of
559m. (1863 ft.).
Pune is a popular travel destination
boasting many natural and historical tourist attractions. The city is easy to
navigate and is filled with art and history and has a bustling nightlife. Pune
has some of India’s most beautiful and eye-catching architecture. A prominent
historical landmark in the city is Shaniwarwada, a majestic fort built in 1732
and the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire. Another famous landmark is
Aga Khan Palace, which was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in 1892.
Parvati Hill, a hillock 2,100 feet
above sea level, is another famous Pune attraction. It offers the best view of
the city and is one of its most scenic spots. Other popular tourist sites
include: Osho Ashram located in Koregaon Park; Shinde Chhatri, a memorial
dedicated to the 18th-century military leader Mahadji Shinde; and the
Pataleshwar Cave Temple, an ancient temple dating back to the 8th century
during the Rashtrakuta period.
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