Pune Travel

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 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.

Pune Travel Agents

Pune Travel Agents take care of all touring activities for tourists traveling to Pune. They conduct local sight seeing, arrange for travel tickets, organize excursions, and arrange for hotel accommodation. Many of these Pune tour operators have branches in major Indian cities.

A few of the noteworthy travel agents in Pune include:

• Travel Smart -  This Pune tour operator offers customized tour services for its clients. They conduct domestic as well as international tours. They follow up Passport applications on behalf of their customers, and also help them in getting visas. They do ticketing, hotel bookings, and travel insurance.
  
  
• Akanksha Tourist  -  This Pune Travel agent organizes excursions in and around Pune. It operates from its office in Priyadarshini Society, A/6, Ganeshmala, Pune - 411 030.
  
  
• Bulsara Tours and Travels  -  This city tour operator organizes excursions to places in and outside Pune. They have their office in 14, Sadhu Vaswani Road, Pune - 411 001.
  
  
• Wings Travels  -  This reputed Pune travel agent operates from 34, Ranakpur Darshan, New Alandi Road, Yerwada, Pune - 411 006. Wings Travels offers domestic as well as international tour packages including ticketing, hotel booking, and visa assistance.
  
  
• Saiprabha Travel Services  -  This travel agent of Pune has its office in 344, Narayan Peth, SP College, near Modi Ganapati, Pune - 411 030.
  
  
• Simas Travels  -  Simas Travels is located in Bedekar Painter's Building, Tilak Raod, Pune - 30
  
  
• K.K. Travels  -  This renowned travel agency has its office in 6th Sense Shopping Center, 84/2/2A and 1B Pune Satara Road, Katraj, :Pune - 411 046
  
  
• Sana Travels  -  This Pune travel agent is located in 1002 Muktha Apartments, Shukrawar Peth, Swargate, Pune - 411 020
  
  
• Monika Travels  -  Monika Travels is located in Highwasy Towers 1st floor, 23A Chinchwad, Pune - 411 020
  
  
• Bhagyashri Travels Private Limited  -  This travel agency operates from 11, Namjoshi Bhavan, L.B. Shastri Road, Pune - 411 030
  
  
• Aarohan Tours and Travel Private Limited  -  This Pune tour and travel company is in TC 4/5, Earnvanda, Bhandarkar Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune - 411 020
  
  
• Ashoka Travels  -  Ashoka Travels has its office in B-14 Vithal Rakhumai, 278 Narayan Peth, Pune - 411 030.

Pune travel agents are always available for meeting the travel demands of tourists visiting Pune.

Car Rental Pune

Car Rental Pune provides information on various car hiring agencies of the city. The tourists as well as the localites can avail the facility offered by the car rentals at affordable costs. Cars, limousines, or coaches can be hired as per the requirement of the customers.

Pune Car Rental Agencies

Some of the renowned car rental agencies in Pune are:

• Odyssey Tours and Travels - The office of this car rental agency is in 1/5, Gera Gardens, Koregaon Road, Pune - 411 001
  
  
• Autoriders International Limited - Located in Flat 5, Ashok Chakar 1, Koregaon Park, Pune - 411 001, this concern is open 24 hours a day on all 7 days of the week. It has an excellent collection of chauffeur-driven limousines, and comfort cars for rentals
  
  
• Abhi Tours and Travels - This car rental office operates from Avishkar Heights, 1413 Sadashiv Peth, Pune - 411 030
  
  
• Makson Auto Hirers - Maksons Auto is a leading car rental operator in Pune having its office in A 2/22, Elite Garden, Near Wireless Colony, Aundh, Pune - 411 007
  
  
• Sudin Travels & Forex Private Limited - A notable Pune car rental and foreign money exchanger, Sudin Travels & Forex Private Limited has its office in 101, Sulochana Apartment, Near NAL Stop, Erandawane, Pune - 411 004
  
  
• Royal Cars - Royal Cars offers excellent car rental services and is located in Shop 16, Arihant Court, 481, Rasta Peth, Near Employment Office, Pune - 411 011
  
  
• Deccan Luxury Service - Deccan Luxury Service operates from 1232 Success Chamber, Apte Road Corner, 1251/6, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune - 411 004
  
  
• Ruby Tours & Travels - Ruby Tours & Travels functions from 7/8 East Street, Camp, Pune - 411 001

Car rental Pune helps in the easy and comfortable transportation within and outside the city limits at reasonable price.