Pune

Country: India | State: Maharashtra

Top Places to Visit: Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Osho Ashram, Vetal Tekdi, Lal Mahal, Aga Khan Palace

Ideal Trip Duration: 2 Full Days

Nearest City to Shimla: Mumbai, Pune

Best Time to Visit : October to March

Overview

Pune is a booming Maharashtra metropolis, ranked number one in easy living in India. Often referred to as East Oxford, it is a hub of diverse people and activities, and is growing rapidly into one of the country’s top metropolitan cities. Pune is a city that combines modernity beautifully with tradition mixed with colonial-era charm, and it deserves the title of being Maharashtra’s cultural capital.

Pune is known worldwide for the Ashram of Osho which attracts followers from around the world. The most prominent of these, lined with palaces and temples, is the Shaniwar Wada Palace and the Aga Khan Palace. Because of its seductive location on the Sahyadri Mountains’ Bhuleshwar Range it offers excellent trekking trails to the top of the cliffs. While Pune has plenty of food options, from street food to high-class restaurants where you can enjoy all kinds of cuisine, it is known for its bakery products.

Best Time to Visit Pune

Pune is mesmerising in both Monsoons and Winters, so the months from July to February are the best time to visit Maharashtra, this sprawling region. The weather remains pleasantly calm and cool.