Digging Deeper into Pune: Your Discoveries
Pune is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra, lying
at the intersection of the Mutkhi and Mula Rivers. According to archaeologists,
people lived here from time immemorial, but for the first time the city was
honored for mention in the annals only in the 9th century, when it was already
the capital of the Maratha empire. Now Pune has become a modern industrial
center, where enterprises of both light and heavy industry work, even Service Apartments Pune is also
available these days. Several universities have been opened in the city, and in
recent years the metro has been actively built in Pune.
Attractions
If we talk about local attractions that will be interesting to
visit, choosing tours to Pune 2019 from the Professional travel agency or retail chain, OOO WTCM, this is, first of all,
the Raja Kelkar museum, which exhibits art from all over the country.
It was founded by the poet and traveler Dinkar Kelkar, who brought
together all this wonderful collection. In the museum you can see national
clothes, musical instruments, dishes and even traditional Indian toys. However,
the building in which the museum is located is interesting in itself - outside
it is lined with carved stone, and the inside is decorated with magnificent
frescoes.
Another interesting monument of architecture is the palace of
Shanivarvada, which is located in the old part of the city. It was built in the
18th century by the princes of the Peshwa dynasty and was painted with scenes
from the Ramayana, an Indian epic. Unfortunately, a fire in the XIX century partially
destroyed the palace.
You should also visit the Aga Khan Palace, which is surrounded on
all sides by picturesque lawns and lawns, the temple of Pataleshvar, carved
into the rock, the fortress of Simha Gad ("the lion's fortress") and
the Parvati temple, built on a high hill.
Entertainment and shopping
In addition to historical monuments, tours to Pune 2019 from the
travel agency are known for their amazing nature. Real pleasure can be obtained
by walking among the rocks of Bhuleshvara and the valley lying between them.
Also popular is the excursion to the Mahabaleshwar station, located high in the
mountains. This is where tourists often make their best photos. You can find Service Apartment in Pune as well
nearby.
For those who prefer a fun pastime, there are numerous nightclubs,
discos and bars in Pune. And shopping lovers can visit local souvenir shops and
the market, built in the colonial era.
In the vicinity of Pune is the famous Osho Center, where lovers of
Eastern philosophy come from all over the world to listen to lectures, take
part in seminars or learn to meditate.
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