Pune exemplifies an indigenous Marathi culture and ethos, in which education, arts and
crafts, and theatres are given due prominence.
It is the birthplace of the poet-saint Tukaram (in Dehu) and Jnaneshvara
(in Alandi),
the author of the well-known commentary 'Jnaneshwari',on the “Bhagavad Gita”.
Pune is a paradise for shopaholics. Right from Paithani Sarees,
Maharashtrian Naths, Kolhapuri chappals, silver and brassware, to cheap apparels and
accessories, shopping in Pune is dun.
For foodies, there is Bhakarwadi, Mango Barfi, Puran Poli, a variety of
Chiwda and other condiments.
Dotted with palaces and temples, the most important of these are the
Shaniwar Wada palace and the Aga Khan Palace.
Pune is a city that perfectly blends modernity with tradition sprinkled
with colonial-era charm, and it deserves the title of being the cultural capital of
Maharashtra.
The landscape of Pune district is distributed triangularly in western
Maharashtra at the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains and is divided into three parts:
“Ghatmatha”, “Maval” and “Desh”.
How to get there: The Ajanta Caves can be reached by road, rail, or air.
The nearest
airport
is Aurangabad Airport, which is about 100 km away.