Pune
India · State of Mah?r?shtraIN
City in Maharashtra, India
Pune, previously spelled in English as Poona, is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. In terms of the total amount of land under its jurisdiction, Pune is the largest city in Maharashtra by area, with a geographical area of 516.18km2, though by population it comes in a distant second to Mumbai. According to the 2011 Census of India, Pune has 7.2 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region. Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is often referred to as the "Oxford of the East" because of its educational institutions. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,200,000
- Coordinates
- 18.520, 73.855
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 561 m
Overview of Pune
In State of Mah?r?shtra, India, Pune stands out as a large metropolitan hub. The population is roughly 6,200,000. It sits at about 561 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect adventure, water sports and nature to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Pune
Adventure in Pune
(11)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Pune is actually tagged with. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Pune
(11)On the water sports side, Pune offers Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding. It is a direct read of Pune's activity profile. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Nature in Pune
(10)Nature in Pune covers Beaches, Caves, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pune.
Nightlife in Pune
(9)The nightlife shortlist for Pune: Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Pune is actually tagged with. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Pune
(9)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails and Hunting as sports options here. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pune.
Culture in Pune
(8)Culture lovers get Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles, Cemeteries and Fountains. It is a direct read of Pune's activity profile. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Pune
(6)Looking for wellness? Pune has Hammam, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pune.
Family in Pune
(3)Pune records Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Pune's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Pune
(1)On the shopping side, Pune offers Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Pune is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Pune
(1)Looking for other activities? Pune has Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pune.
Best time to visit Pune
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Pune rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Pune that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pune known for?
- Pune is mainly a destination for adventure, water sports and nature, set in State of Mah?r?shtra, India with around 6,200,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Pune?
- You can plan around Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides in Pune. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Pune?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Pune located?
- Administratively, Pune sits in State of Mah?r?shtra, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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