une the cultural capital of Maharashtra and the second important city of the state. One of the foremost metro cities that has carved a place for itself in the realms of education, commercialization and tourism. Pune has a glorious history of nearly 1600 years. Pataleshwar caves from the 5th century is an evidence to Pune’s old settlements. Pune was given its pride by Maratha Empire when they choose Pune as their capital in in 17th century. 

It was also the childhood home of the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. After the fall of Maratha Empire in 1818, British takeover the city. A charming mix of the traditional and contemporary, Pune has several tourist attractions like Shaniwar Wada Palace, Aga Khan Palace, Dagdusheth Halwai Temple, Osho Ashram, Lal Mahal, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Parvati Hills Temple, Sinhagad Fort, Shinde Chhatri, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Vishrambaug Wada, Mahatma Phule Museum, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, National War Museum, St. Mary Church, Ohel David Synagogue and Vetal Tekdi.