Famous for the educational institutions and vibrant nightlife, Pune is the second biggest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city welcomes thousands of students from all over India every year. You can find a number of restaurants and fine hotels in Pune and so food and accommodation will not be a problem for any visitor. Pune houses several hill forts from where you can get a great view of the city. The lovely climate of Pune has made it an awesome place for sightseeing. Although you can visit the city at anytime, it is recommended to avoid summer season from March to May. During May, the city gets huge thunder downpours that lower the heat. October and November are the best months to visit Pune. One can reach Pune via air and every domestic carriers run from the airport situated here. Majority of the flights from Pune fly through Mumbai. Similarly you can take a taxi or bus from Mumbai to Pune. Providing several conveniences to the travelers, the railway station at Pune is one among the most advanced stations in the country. Pune has a fine network of roads including three National Highways NH4, NH9 and NH50 connecting the city with main places in the country. You can travel around the city by many ways such as auto rickshaws, buses, motorcycles, cars and suburban railways. The main places to visit in Pune are Darshan Museum, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Tribal Museum, Mahatma Phule Museum, National War Museum, Parvati Hill Temple, Aga Khan Palace, Bund Garden and Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Also there are a few nice beaches like Diveagar beach just some kilometers away from Pune. For those who like shopping, there are a number of electronic stores like Sony World, House of Laptops and Croma from where you can purchase all most modern electronic gadgets. You can also see many fabulous malls and street side shops where you can have a good bargain. Pune is also well known for Kolhapuri chappals which are made in Kolhapur close to Pune. Pune has lots of camping areas such as Tungarli Lake, Valvan Lake, Rajmachi, Phansad and Mahabaleshwar where you can go for camping. There are lots of fine restaurants of all kinds in Pune offering quality food. Many of the hotels have bars and are opened till midnight. The much loved dish of Pune is Misals and is mostly seen in Peth areas. Good hotels are found in Fergusson College Road and Tilak Road. Even though Pune has not many top end hotels, all the hotels provide great services. It is very easy to reach Pune from any part of the country as the city enjoys good connectivity by means of rail and road. Pune Hotels
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