Pune exemplifies an indigenous Marathi culture and ethos in which education, arts and crafts and theatres are given its due recognition. Pune—formerly known as Poona, is located in the southwestern part of Maharashtra.
It is just 170 km from Mumbai and has an altitude of 598 meters. Dubbed “Queen of the Deccan,” Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra.
Early Pune was a charming village inhabited by musicians and artists. What used to be a small village of local artists now rivals Delhi's economic stature because modern Pune is the 7th most industrialized metropolises of India.
It's so highly developed in fact Kothrud, a city in the state of Pune, has managed to take its place in the Guinness book of world records for having the fastest urban growth rate.
Pune is exemplary of the great mixture of corporate success and cultural richness and diversity—the perfect marriage of the old and new enveloped in the charms of the mystical India,
Pune is among the must visit places of Maharashtra. Basing on its popularity Pune can be considered as the second capital of Maharashtra. The city map of Pune covers all of its attractions and other travel related information. Other than tourists spots Pune map can act as a guide for those who are looking for schools and colleges. Pune is originally located on the confluence of Mutha and Mula rivers. This city is the home of the Marathas and it offers a plenty of historical monument of Maratha period.
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