Pune is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra. It has also been honored with the title of the ‘Oxford of the East’. This is because some of the world-class schools and institutions have set up their branches in the city. People come to this city from all over India, for travel purposes, education purposes and even religious purposes. Pune city acts as the perfect stopover for visiting worship places, like the Shirdi Sai Temple. Infact, many people stay here and make a day trip to such places. Whatever be the reason for visiting Pune, it is always better to equip yourself with some information about the city well in advance. It minimizes your chances of getting lost or being fleeced by the taxi drivers. The best way to gather information about the Pune city is by going through its map. The city map can acquaint you with the major tourist destinations or educational institutions and also give you an idea about their distance from your hotel. We have provided a map of the Pune city of India in this article; you can familiarize yourself with it.
General Information about Pune:
Location: Pune
State: Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Pune:
By Air:
Pune airport is located about 10 km away from the heart of the city, in the Lohagaon area. Taxi charge from airport to city is only Rs 200. Regular, direct flights are available from Pune to many cities in India. The cities Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai are all air connected to Pune. International travellers can get connecting flight from Mumbai International Airport.
By Rail:
Pune is an important railway junction in Indian railway. Good rail networks connect Pune with all other rail junctions in India.
By Road:
Pune is well connected with many of the major cities in Maharashtra by state owned bus services. Private luxury deluxe buses are operated from Pune to many cities in India, including Goa, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Regular frequent bus services are connecting Pune with Mumbai, nearly a distance of 200 km.

