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    Pune (/ ˈ p uː n ə / POO-nə, Marathi: ⓘ, ISO: Puṇē), previously spelled in English as Poona (the official name until 1978), [15] [16] is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan plateau in Western India.It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division.According to the 2011 Census of India, Pune has 7.2 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. [17] The city of Pune is part of ...

  2. Amusement & Theme Park (9) 1. Shaniwar Wada. Top Attraction 4.3 /5. 0 km. from city center 1 out of 83. Places To Visit in Pune. Standing tall in its full glory, Shaniwar Wada was once a stately mansion. Built as a dwelling for Peshwas, its foundation was laid by Bajirao I in year 1730 AD.

  3. Guided Highlights of Pune Car Tour with a local (4 Hrs Sightseeing in AC Car) 50. Historical Tours. from ₹7,043. per group (up to 3) ... set against the backdrop of India's freedom struggle with educational audio-visuals. ... Travel 12 days in wonderful Maharashtra. 3. Historical Tours. from ₹48,880. per adult (price varies by group size) Pune to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle. 16. Day Trips.

  4. 3 days ago · Pune, city, west-central Maharashtra state, western India, at the junction of the Mula and Mutha rivers. Called ‘Queen of the Deccan,’ Pune is the cultural capital of the Maratha peoples. The city first gained importance as the capital of the Bhonsle Marathas in the 17th century.

  5. Oct 24, 2019 · 109, Ramganesh Gadkari Path, Yashodatta Housing Society, Kasba Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411011, India. Get directions. The 400-year-old community of copper makers in the lanes of Tambat Ali, in Kasba Peth, came to Pune to make household items and weaponry for the Peshwari military.

  6. Pune is a city that perfectly blends modernity with tradition sprinkled with colonial-era charm, and it deserves the title of being the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Behind the modern commercialized façade of Pune lies the roots of ancient Poona, which gave birth to the Maratha Empire and had a very crucial role to play in the history of India’s independence.

  7. By AGSPATRO. Very pieceful environment and you will feel good by spending time inside the temple. See way to experience (1) 5. Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden. 496. Parks. Serene Japanese-style garden with picturesque fountains and a children's play area, ideal for tranquil strolls and family outings. 6.

  8. May 3, 2024 · Parvati Hill. An important place of interest in Pune, Parvati Hill is situated at the southern end of the city. The Hill houses four prominent temples of that of Shiva, Ganesh, Vishnu and Kartikeya. The major temple here is called Parvati Temple, which was once a private shrine of the Peshwa rulers.

  9. Asia. A thriving, vibrant metropolis, Pune is a centre of academia and business that epitomises ‘New India’ with its baffling mix of capitalism and spiritualism (ancient and modern). It’s also globally famous, or notorious, for an ashram, the Osho International Meditation Resort, founded by the late guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.

  10. History of Pune. Pune is the 9th most populous city in India and one of the largest in the state of Maharashtra. Although area around Pune has history going back millennia, the more recent history of the city is closely related to the rise of the Maratha empire from the 17th–18th century. Pune first came under Maratha control in the early ...