Fondly known as 'the Oxford of the East' and 'Detroit of India' Pune offers the visitor an eclectic mix of culture, entertainment, cuisine and cosmopolitian attitude. Pune is a vibrant cultural city and is widely visited by International tourists.

Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra and the 8th largest urban agglomeration in India. With a population of 4.5 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is located roughly 120 km east of Mumbai at an altitude of 560 metres above sea level. Pune experiences three distinct seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. Typical summer months are from March to May, with maximum temperatures ranging from 35 to 39°C
(95 to 102°F).

Pune is a major industrial centre, and is home to one of the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturers. Pune has a burgeoning automobile and software industry, thanks to the presence of IT parks. It is also emerging as a prominent city for Business Process Outsourcing due to the availability of skilled engineers & english speaking manpower.

Pune is well-connected by road, rail, and air to most major cities in India such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Chennai. Pune Airport has become an international hub with flights connecting to Singapore and Dubai.


During the month of August or September each year, the city celebrates the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. In December Pune hosts the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival. It is dedicated to the classical forms of music, both Hindustani and Carnatic. Pune has many multiplexes and cinema theatres, showing the latest Bollywood and Hollywood movies.

To know more about Pune visit www.virtualpune.com, Pune's largest portal online