- 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.
