Pune Travel is an exhilarating way to explore the cultural capital of Maharashtra. The city of Pune dates back to 8th century AD when it was ruled by the Rashtrakutas. Subsequently, it was ruled by the Yadavas, the Muslim rulers, the Marathas, and finally the British till India's independence. The name 'Pune' comes from the word 'punya' meaning 'holy'. Pune is considered holy because of its location at the confluence of the rivers Mula and Mutha.
Pune is comfortably accessible by roads, railways, and airways. Pune, located at a distance of about 180 km from Mumbai, is positioned at a south-easterly direction from the capital of Maharashtra. Several deluxe and air-conditioned coaches connect Pune to Mumbai. In fact, there are over 70 deluxe and about 7 air-conditioned buses that ply between these two cities daily.
A train travel to Pune is exciting as the routes are through a hilly terrain. Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is well connected by direct rail routes to Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, and Goa. A few of the trains traveling to Pune include:
- Jhelum Express and Goa Express from Delhi
- Chennai Express and Mumbai Express from Chennai Central
- Udyan Express and Lokmanya Tilak Express from Bangalore
- Hussainsagar Express and Konark Express from Hyderabad
Pune can be accessed by air too. Domestic airline companies operate regular flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Goa. The Pune airport is
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located in Civil Enclave, Lohegaon at a distance of about 10 km from Pune railway station.
Rest and Sleep - Pune Hotels
Travelers to Pune can accommodate themselves in different hotels ranging from the super deluxe to the economy categories. A few of the notable hotels in Pune include:
- La Meridien – This deluxe luxury hotel with around 175 rooms is located in Raja Bahadur Mill road, at a distance of 10 km from Pune airport.
- Taj Blue Diamond – This 108-roomed 5 star category hotel is located in Koregaon Park. It is at a distance of 7 km from the airport, and 3 km from the railway station.
- Hotel Kohinoor Executive - This 4 star hotel in Deccan Gymkhana is at a distance of 15 km from the airport, and 2 km from the railway station. Accommodation is available in 62 rooms.
- Hotel Woodland - This 3 star category luxury hotel with 102 rooms is located near Pune railway station at a distance of approximately 5 km from the airport
Other Pune hotels include Hotel Sun-n-Sand, Hotel Sunderban, Best Western The Pride, Hotel Sagar Plaza, Hotel Oakwood, Hotel Central Park and Hotel Pancshil.
Explore around - Pune Attractions
While in Pune a tourist can visit Rajgad Fort, Pratapgad Fort, Visapur and Lohagad Forts, Bhaja Caves, Karla Caves, Bhimshankar Temple, Purandar, Singhagad, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Lonavla, and Matheran.
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