Pune

Once the bastion of the powerful Maratha Empire, Pune is today an important commercial, Industrial and educational centre.

How to reach: Pune is connected by air with Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai and is a railhead on the Central Railway line connected with all major cities in India. It is also linked with good motorable roads.

Where to stay: Pune offers a wide range of accommodation, ranging from the deluxe (Blue Diamond, Pride Executive, Holiday Inn, Le Meridien, Aurora Towers, Sagar Plaza, Kohinoor Executive) to the economy.

In addition to the above, the Konkan Coast in Maharashtra is studded with long sandy beaches and riverside resorts - Chiplun, Ganapatipule, Srivardhan, Harihareshwar, Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, etc.

What to see: Agha Khan Palace / Kasturba Smarak, Bund Garden, Osho Ashram, Parvati Hills & Temples, Saras Baug, Shaniwar Wada, Raja Kelkar Museum.

Excursions: Ashta-Vinayak Temples, Sinhagad Fort, Alandi, Purandhar, Panshet Dam, Karla Caves, Lonavala - Khandala, Shivneri Fort, Panchgani, Bhimashankar, Mahabaleshwar, Raigad Fort.

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