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The name Pune is derived from the Sanskrit word Punyanagara that means 'the city of virtue'. Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale, the great Maratha ruler, lived in Pune. Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra and is also very well known as a city of culture and is renowned for its educational facilities. It is one of the leading IT cities in India along with Bangalore, Hyderabad and others. If you are trying to plan a trip to Pune, Punetravel.in provides you information about Pune travel. Traveling in Pune is very easy and convenient owing to the fact that there are many options to commute.
Cultural Pune
Pune is a cosmopolitan city with a diverse population of people. For example, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and North India.
Hindutva is a prominent religion in Pune. There are many temples, churches, gurudwaras, majids and other religious places that can be found through out Pune city. The most prominent communities in the city includes the Marathas, Mahars, Brahmin, Gujarati people, Sindhi, Jains and Marwaris.
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Reaching Pune
How do you reach Pune?
By Road: Pune is connected by road with all the major cities like Goa, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Banglore, Nagpur and outside. The Mumbai‒Pune express highway is the first high-speed six-lane express way that has reduced the travel distance between mumbai and pune. If you take this route, you can reach Pune in 2 hours.
By Railway: Pune is connected with cities like Mumbai, Aurangabad, Delhi, Chennai and all the other major states and cities through rail..
By Air: There are numerous flights in many airlines that connect Pune with all major destinations all over India. Pune Airport is located at Lohegaon..
Tips: When traveling in Pune
Carry a sweater or jacket when you are traveling in winters.
The traffic, like all major cities, is haywire. Be prepared in case you need to be on roads for a long period of time.
Pune is a wonderful place to visit. You can plan a family trip or a trip with your friends; either way, Pune has a lot to offer and you will not be disappointed.
Do visit Pune for the majestic hills and valleys, caves and forts in and around Pune, which will make your visit an unforgettable experience.
