Introduction to city Pune - In Maharashtra
Pune may not be a cosmopolitan city as its upstart cousin
on the cost, Mumbai, but it is a pleasant getaway for all
those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the
city. The city has a calm atmosphere, non-confronting people,
and is certainly much more relaxed and peaceful than Mumbai.
If you consider Maharashtra as a Marathi speaking state
of India, then Pune can undoubtedly be called its capital,
with its glorious past and high concentration of Marathi
speaking people. The place was early home of great Maratha
warrior Shivaji and became the Maratha capital in 1750.
For a brief period, the city was under the control of Nizam
of Hyderabad and later came under the British rule in 1817.
The British tried to develop the city as the summer capital
of Maharashtra and a military cantonment. Today, the city
has lost much of its grandeur of Maratha period but the
places around here are quite rich in heritage and natural
beauty.
In the recent times the city of Pune became famous for being
home to the Osho Commune International. The ashram attracts
a large number of people from around the world to practice
Osho’s new-age meditation techniques. Pune is also an internationally
renowned educational centre, being home to many institutions
of repute like Film and Television Institute of India, Armed
Forces Medical College, National Defence Academy and Symbiosis
Educational Society.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Pune
Most of the attractions in Pune may not have been very
famous, but that should not deter the tourists from visiting
them. They have their own qualities that can be experienced
only after seeing them. Most of the attractions are related
to the Marathas, who at one point of time controlled much
of the north and western India and challenged the might
of Mughal Empire as well as that of British.
Here one can have a look at the remnants of foundations
and outer walls of multi-story Shaniwar Wada that
was burnt down in 1827. Pataleshwar Cave Temple is
a welcome respite from the general bustle and crowds at
most of the other temples. Raja Denkar Kelkar Museum
is one place in Pune that should never be missed as
the more than 17,000 art objects exhibited here are the
example of how curiosity of a single man can create wonders.
There are some more interesting sites in Pune like Saras
Baug, Kasturba Samadhi, and Film and Television Institute
of India that one should visit.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Pune
In the Maratha Kingdom, Pune was the centre of power and
all the places around this city reflect the might and glory
of Marathas. Sinhagad, a hilltop fort, is the epitome
of the bravery and cleverness of Maratha warriors. Raigad
Fort was the place closely associated with the life
and times of Shivaji, an icon of Maratha pride. Bhimashankar
is a place known as much for its religious importance as
for its natural surroundings. Jejuri has one of the
most important temples in Maharashtra situated on a hilltop.
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Sight Seeing of Pune |
Excursion in Pune
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