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Pune
may be lesser known than its counterpart Maharashtra city of Mumbai,
but the city has evolved in leaps and bounds in the last decade.
Pune, formerly pronounced as Poona, is the current eighth largest
metropolis in the whole of India, and the second largest in
Maharashtra. The city is located at an elevation of 1837 feet above
sea level, which makes up for its cool atmosphere and beautiful
scenery. After Bangalore, Pune is the city that has majorly evolved
as an IT hub for India, due to which a major part of the population
has started filling up with students, professionals and immigrants .
Pune
has been ruled by various dynasties with the likes of the Bajwas, the
Peshwas, the Marathas and the British being some of them. It has seen
a lot of ups and downs, been hit by epidemics and floods, been a
center for many political and social movements, was the place where
many of the famous freedom fighters and intellectuals were born and
raised. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi had been imprisoned in the Yerwada
jail many a times. After Independence, Pune has seen many reforms. It
is now the headquarters for the Southern Command of the Indian Army.
Pune is known as the cultural hub of Maharashtra. The city in itself
is a pleasant mix of modernity and traditions. The city has been the
winner of many prizes in architecture. Along with such structures,
museums are also an important part of the culture of Pune. The
museums in Pune pay homage to the thinkers and intellectuals of the
country, along with providing an insight in the city’s history.
They are a major source of attraction for tourists who visit Pune.
One
of the best museums in the city is the Tribal Museum.it provides deep
insights into the lives of the tribal who live in regions around
Maharashtra. Facts about the food they eat, the clothes they wear,
and the culture and beliefs among them are deftly put across here.
The National Film Archives Museum is one of the largest museums
paying tribute to Cinema. Journals, posters, drafts of scripts etc.
pertaining to cinema can be found here. The Raja Dinkar Kelkar
Museum, established in 1962 plays host to over 2000 artifacts from
all over the country, which are quite rare. Other museums like the
Ambedkar museum, the Mahatma Phule museum, etc. talk about history
and possess items pertaining to the respective person’s names they
have.
Pune
is a hotspot for tourists in many ways. While in Pune, staying in
hotels is also an experience. A number of lavish
hotels in Pune
ensure a very comfortable and relaxed stay. Amenities such as aroma
spas, advanced gymnasiums, top class room services etc. are available
in almost all hotels. In the case of group reservations, many hotels
provide the customer with transport services to explore the city. In
certain seasons and exclusive occasions, group reservations may also
avail discounts on room bookings. The hotels in Pune are all
gorgeous, and no doubt a stay in many of them would guarantee that
you return back.
