Travel guide

Pune

Maharashtra's cultured student city

🗓️ Best time: October–March💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 India

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About Pune

A green, energetic city in the Western Ghats' shadow — Maratha palaces and forts, a famous yoga and wellness scene, a booming café-and-brewery culture, and monsoon-lush hill escapes nearby.

⭐ Things to do in Pune

Shaniwar Wada palaceAga Khan PalaceOsho ashram areaSinhagad FortCraft-brewery crawlLonavala & Lohagad in monsoonRaja Dinkar Kelkar museumVetal Tekdi hill walk

🍽️ What to eat in Pune

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Misal pavVada pavBhakarwadiMastani (thick shake)

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Ride-hailing and autos; a metro is expanding.

💡 Local tip

Come in the monsoon and drive to the Sahyadri hills for waterfalls and misty fort treks.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe for tourists; use registered transport, dress modestly at temples, and drink bottled water.

🌙 Nightlife

Koregaon Park breweries and lounges.