Places to travel in and around Pune
| MULSHI | 30 km | Regular buses from Swargate ST stand to Mulshi. | Available |
| NARAYANPUR | 35 km | Regular buses from Swargate PMT and ST Stand to Saswad. | |
| OSHO TEERTH GARDEN | Koregaon Park, Pune 411001. | ||
| OZAR | 85 km | Ozar is near Narayangaon off the Pune-Nashik road. | |
| P.L. DESHPANDE PARK | Next to Parvati Water Works, | ||
| PALI | 111 km | Head from Pune to Lonavala and then to Khopoli, Pali is the next village. | |
| PANDHARPUR | 204 km | ||
| PARVATI TEMPLE | Parvati Hill, | ||
| PESHWE ENERGY PARK | Near Baburao Sanas Athletic Ground, | ||
| PURANDHAR | 38 km | ||
| RAJA DINKAR KELKAR MUSEUM | 1378 Shukrawar Peth, | ||
| RAJGAD | 42 km | This fort is a significant site for trekkers and adventurous tourists to visit. Accommodation for 50 people is available in Padmavati Mandir. One can climb the fort from numerous route from villages at the base of Rajgad, namely Gunjavne (Gunjavne Darwaja or Chor Darwaja both on Padmavati Machee, and a tough route to Chor Darwaja near Nedhe on Suvela Machi); Chirmudi (Chor Darwaja on Padmavati Machee, the route meets corresponding route from Gunjavne); Wajeghar (Chor Darwaja on Padmavati Machee, the route meets corresponding route from Gunjavne); Pali (Rajmarga to Pali Darwaja on Padmavati Machee); Bhutunde (Alu Darwaja on Sanjeevani Machee); and Male (Chor Darwaja on Kaleshwari Buruj, Suvela Machee). Another route from Budhla Machee of Torna comes through a connecting ridge to Alu Darwaja on Sanjeevani Machi. Routes | Water tanks provide water all over the year. |
| RAJIV GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK | Opp Katraj Dairy, Pune | ||
| RANJANGAON | 50 km | ||
| SAJJANGAD | 123 km | Regular buses from Swargate ST Stand and rickshaws or buses from Satara. | Available |
| SAMBHAJI PARK | J.M. Road, | ||
| SANSKRUTI | 15 km | Opp. Indian Oil Corporation, | |
| SARASBAUG | 2170, Sadashiv Peth, | ||
| SHANIWARWADA | Available | ||
| SHIRDI | 183 km | ||
| SHIVNERI | 105 km | Located on the Pune-Nashik Road. Head towards Junnar on the Pune-Nashik highway. On crossing Junnar village, take the dirt track to the Shivneri fort, which can be seen in the distance. | |
| SHRI GHORWADESHWAR | 124 km | Regular buses from Shivajinagar. | Available |
| Shri Siddhivinayak | 99 km | Located near Nagar district, it is assessible by bus or train. Take the train to Daund or Boibel, and a bus to the temple from there. | |
| SHRIVARDHAN | 170 km | You would have to drive down via Tamhini, Mandgaon and Mhasala and take the diversion to Shrivardhan. | Available |
| SINHAGAD | 25 km | ||
| SINHAGAD OR KONDHANA | 25 km | Buses ply from Swargate bus stand to the base of Sinhagad. | |
| THEUR | 22 km | The temple is situated near the naturopathy centre of Urli Kanchan, and can be easily accessed by State Transport buses. | |
| TIKONA | 62 km | 1. Pune > Kamshet > Pawananagar > Tikona-Peth |
| verage Climate : | Summer : 22°C TO 41°C. Winter :8°C TO 25°C. Rainfall : 650 To 700 mm. |
| Languages : | Marathi ( Main ) Hindi & English |
| Best time to Visit : | Any Time Year Round |
| Geographical Location : | Foothills of Sahyadri Mountains. |
| Borders : | North-east Ahmednagar, West Colaba, North-west Thane, South-east Solapur, South Satara. |
| According to Geographical conditions district is divided into three parts : | |
| 1) Towards West 15 to 30 kms Mountains known as Ghatmatta | |
| 2) Towards East of Ghatmatta 15 to 30 kms plane known as Maval | |
| 3) Towards East its Plane known as Desh | |
| Altitude : | 559 Metres |
| Taluka's Of Pune District : | 1. Pune city. 2. Daund. 3. Baramati. 4. Bhor. 5. Indapur. 6. Velhe. 7. Purandar. 8.Shirur. 9. Ambegaon. 10. Khed. 11. Junnar 12. Maval. 13.Mulshi.14. Haveli. |
| Mahanagarpalika : | 1 . Pune ( PMC ) . 2 . Pimpri-Chinchwad. ( PCMC ) |
| Mayor : | Rajlakshmi Bhosale (Female) |
| Nagarpalika : ( Municipal Corp ) | There are 11 Nagarpalika ( Municipal Corporations ) in Pune district |
| Cantonment Board : | 1. Pune. 2. Dehu Road. 3. Khadki. |
| Panchayat Samiti : | 13 Pune district. |
| Population : | 4,485,000 (2005) |
| Area : | 700 km² (270 sq mi) |
| Literacy : | 71 % Population Literate. |
| Rivers : | Main River Bhima |
| Sub - Rivers : | Nira , Indrayani, Mula, Mutha, Vel, Ghod, Meena Kukdi, Pushpavati, Pavna |
| Water Projects : | Venkoji Sagar, Veer Dam,( Bhatgar ), Ghod ( Chinchoni near Shirur ) Khadakwasla ( Pune ), Bhima ( Maval) Kukdi,( Junnar) , Panshet. |
| Small Projects : | Chakson ( Khed ), Wandiwale ( Maval ), Pushpawati Bandhara, Nazre Dharan ( Pura) |
Pune is considered as the Oxford of India – with its many educational and research institutions apart from other institutions for sports, yoga, ayurveda, culture and social services. | |
| Restaurants and Bars : | Generally open from 11 A M to 2 .30 P M & 7 P M to 11.30 P M. |
| City Buses : | Pune Municipal Transport (PMT) Buses reach every part of the city mainly from: Swargate, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune Station, Shivaji Nagar Station, M G Bus Stand, Pune Corporation, Saras Baug |
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| Booking available for : | Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation(MTDC), Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Gujarath Tourism Development Corporation, Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, Kumaon Tourism Development Corporation. |
| Taxi : | Mumbai-Pune private taxi service is available. Journey time 4 hours. |
| Vehicle : | MH-12 PUNE & MH-14 PCMC |
| Local Transport : | Auto rickshaws, municipal and private buses, rental cars and bicycles are available. |
| TELEPHONE : | Country Code 0091 or +91 & City Code 020 or 20 i.e. +9120xxxxxxxx for Mobile +91xxxxxxxxxx |
| Pin code : | 4110XX |
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Tourists Attractions
Hill Stations
Matheran | Mahableshwar| Panchgani | Lonavala & Khandala
Caves
Karla Caves | Bedsa Caves | Bhaja Caves |
Dam & Lakes
"Panshet Khanapur | Mulshi | Tapola | Venna Lake | Bhatghar Dam | Khadakvasla Dam"
Forts
Sinhagad | Rajmachi | Torana | Karnala | Raigad | Pratapgarh |Rajgad | Shivneri | Lohagad & Visapur
Beaches
Alibaug | Goa | Ganapati Pule
Trekking