Pune Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Pune touted as the “Oxford of the East” for housing several Educational institutions such as Symbiosis University, MIT and FAD International is known for its diverse field of study and has a lot to offer for students from all streams. Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and serves as a major tourist attraction in India which has a lot to offer for all the adrenaline lovers out there. Situated alongside the banks of river Mula and Mutha.

Also known as the “Queen Of Deccan” the city has a lot of famous historical places such as Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Sinhagad Fort. Pune tourism accounts for three per cent of total cities GDP.

The city transformed into a modern metropolis housing several Information Technology centre and Industrial sector and also called as the “Detroit of India” because of the presence of a large number of automobile manufacturers. Pune stands second for offering “highest quality of living” after Hyderabad and stands fourth in India's richest city after Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Pune is also known for its never ending parties and nightlife culture. Boasting the largest number of pubs in the country, the city has a lot to offer to the modern crowd and the nightlife continues till late at night. Some famous nightclubs include Miami, Que bar, Penthouse, Area 51 and so on.

Sushant travels Pune tour package effectively covers all the top places to visit to give you the best time in Pune tourism.

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Some of the top places to visit in Pune Tour Package:

Shivneri Fort: Known for the birthplace of Chatrapati Shivaji, the fort was one of the important one during the Maratha reign. The fort was fortified with huge walls and reinforced doors and served as an important defence monument for the Maratha kings. Inside the fort, there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Shivai Devi, after whom the Maratha king, Chatrapati Shivaji was named.

Shaniwar Wada Palace: A pre-historical building built in the 17th century, served as the seat for the Peshwa Kings during the Maratha Empire. The stone-built architecture of the building enthrals the visitors and was built by the Peshwa King itself as a residential area. The ceilings are decorated with huge chandeliers, the doorways are made of teakwood and the walls are adorned by beautiful paintings of Hindu Epics. The building serves as one of the last standing testimonies of the Maratha empire symbolising its grandeur and makes an important place to visit in your Pune tour package.

Aga Khan Palace: Built by Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan in the late 18th century, the palace is one of the important landmarks in the history of India. The palace was built by Sultan to support the neighbouring areas which were severely drought-hit. The palace is also the site where Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and Sarojini Naidu were held prisoners during India's freedom movement. The remains of the National leader Mahatma Gandhi is said to be buried here.

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple: Shrimanth Dagdhuseth was a successful sweet maker and famed businessman who is from Karnataka and settled in Pune. As per the instructions of their Guru Shri Madhavnath Maharaj, they built this temple of Lord Ganesha to overcome their depression. The temple is now famous for its annual celebration of Ganeshotsav festival which is visited by the big wigs of the city such as the Chief Minister and also by some Bollywood stars.

Lonavala: A hill station situated 60 kilometres away from the city, Lonavala has some beautiful lush green valleys and also one of the most famous adventure spots for outdoor activities. Lonavala is also famous for “Chikki” - a hard candy made of jaggery and groundnuts. Some of the places to visit in Lonavala are:

• Tigers Leap
• Karla and Bhaja caves
• Bhushi Dam
• Celebrity Wax Museum
• Rajmachi Fort
• Aamby Valley
• Bhimashankar trek

Sinhagad Fort: The two thousand years old fortress is situated atop a hill, the fort has seen several battles and wars and was captured by Chatrapathi Shivaji from the Mughal empire Mohammed Bin Tughlaq.The fort has some astounding views of the hills and is a must place to visit in Pune.

TOP THINGS TO DO IN PUNE:

Pune because of its strategic location has a wide range of activities and historical spots to visit and here is a list of things to do in Pune:

• Visit the Shaniwar Wada palace
• Hop around Rajiv Gandhi Zoological park
• Witness the Sinhagad Fort
• Sojourn awhile in Cafe Paasch
• Visit Parvati Hills
• Pay homage in National war museum
• Take a day trip to Mahabaleshwar
• Go for shopping in Laxmi road and Tulsi Baug
• Visit Osho Ashram
• Go rafting in Kolad
• Camp in Vasind
• Witness the Aga Khan Palace

Mentioned above are some of the top things to do in Pune to experience the best in Pune Tour package.

PUNE FOODS:

The trip to Pune is incomplete without tickling your taste buds with some mouth-watering street food of Pune such as misal pav, vada pav, poli and mastani milkshake. Some of the must places to visit to try lip-smacking street foods are,

• Vaishali
• Good Luck Cafe
• Blue Nile
• 11 East street
• Bedekar
• Gulzar-E-Mohammadi
• Baked and wired
• Hindavi Swarajya
• JJ Garden

Pune also has some upscale restaurants to give you some best fine dining experience. Some notable places to visit are:

• Alta Vino in Hyatt
• Baan Tao
• Zeera in Conrad
• Shakahari in JW Marriott
• Chingari in Sheraton Grand

Another place worth mentioning is the famous Iranian Cafe such as Vohuman cafe which is famous for its cheese omelette and bun maska.

BEST TIME TO VISIT PUNE:

Due to its high altitude, Pune experience an average temperature of 20 °C to 28 °C but the summers here get extremely hot with temperature soaring up to 42°C. Although the best to visit would be from October to March to experience pleasant weather and to go for some outdoor activities.

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