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2 days Nov–Feb

Culture capital of the Marathas

Why this weekend?

Shaniwar wadaAga Khan palaceSinhagad drive
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The heritage
  1. Shaniwar Wada
  2. Dagdusheth temple
  3. Old city walk

Geography & terrain

Pune lies in the Pune district of Maharashtra, 150 km from Mumbai and 3,000 km from Delhi — the culture city of the region, its heritage forts, the food streets and the parks set on the Deccan's plateau.

History & culture

The city's story runs with the 17th-century Maratha era — the city of the Peshwa seat and the 1730s-era palace life, with the city's modern role as the culture stop of the Maharashtra circuit and the home of the 1736 Shaniwar Wada and the Aga Khan palace and the FC Road food lane; the city's history of the 2003 Kalyani Nagar era and the Osho life and the 19th-century Deccan College, gives Pune its culture-city character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Heritage palaces
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Heritage palaces

City temples
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City temples

Food lanes
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Food lanes

Museum halls
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Museum halls

Lake walks
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Lake walks

Eat & drink

  • Vada pav
  • Misal pav
  • Pav bhaji
  • Puran poli

Getting there

Fly
Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train
Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai
varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around
Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total
₹6,000–14,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Nov–Feb
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Nov–Feb) holds the city's calm
  • The food lanes open on the evenings
  • Pairs with Sinhagad for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

The culture city of the Peshwa era.

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