About Pune
Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.
Pune is 8th largest urban agglomeration in India with a population of 4.5 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is located roughly 150 kilometers east of Mumbai at an altitude of 560 meters above sea level. It is situated at the eastern edge of the Western ghats on the Deccan plateau.
Pune is widely considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra Pune has a reputation for its several esteemed colleges and educational institutions — for this reason it is called the Oxford of the East (or 'Oxford of India'). It has a very strong presence in the automobile sector and is on its way to consolidate its position as the 'Detroit of India'too. It is now home to many software and IT companies.
Conectivity
Pune is well connected by air, rail and an express highway to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, as well as to other prominent metros and cities in India. Pune has three major bus stations viz., Railway Station, Shivajinagar & Swargate Bus Stand. Many private airliners have their booking offices in Pune and also operate from here. They are shortly commencing International flights to Dubai & Singapore.
Living In Pune
The city has an excellent cosmopolitan mix catering to the largest numbers of student population in India, coming from different states and backgrounds. With its safe and secure living conditions one does not feel apprehensive to enjoy the abundant nightlife available.
Singhagad Fort
Pune is well connected by air, rail and an express highway to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, as well as to other prominent metros and cities in India. Pune has three major bus stations viz., Railway Station, Shivajinagar & Swargate Bus Stand. Many private airliners have their booking offices in Pune and also operate from here. They are shortly commencing International flights to Dubai & Singapore.
Now a days, Sinhagad is famous for lovers. But it has historical importance and who will forget the brave Tanaji Malusare, Shelarmama and
their historic battle. You can see Tanaji's samadhi on the fort. The bungalows of Lokmanya Tilak and famous Marathi Poet G.D. Madgulkar ( Ga Di Ma ) are also located on the fort. Dev Take - famous tank with sweet and cold water - is popular amongst the tourists. Sweet curd, Buttermilk, Kanda bhaji and Pithle-Bhakari of Sinhagad is the main attraction for the people. The samadhi of Rajaram Maharaj can also be found on this fort.
Now a days, Sinhagad is famous for lovers. But it has historical importance and who will forget the brave Tanaji Malusare, Shelarmama and their historic battle. You can see Tanaji's samadhi on the fort. The bungalows of Lokmanya Tilak and
The tower of Doordarshan -Mumbai is also there on Sinhagad. This tower provides reception to Pune region. You can see the Panshet, Khadakwasla and Varasgaon dams and Torana fort also. The view of entire Pune city looks wonderful. The trip Pune - Sinhagad is very intensity because of the Ghat to Sinhagad and one must enjoy the trip.