ABOUT PUNE
Pune is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. Pune city stands bordered by the ranges of the Sahyadri Mountain. The moderate weather as well as the rich flora and fauna of the city make it an ideal travel destination.
History
In the 18th century, the city was a part of Maratha Empire, and the seat of the Peshwas, the prime
ministers
of
the Maratha Empire.
The city is considered to be the cultural capital of Maharashtra. It has been traditionally an epicentre
of
Marathi literature. It is known as;
- Oxford of the East: because of a huge number of educational institutes,
- Detroit of India: because of a large number of automobile manufacturers
- Queen of the Deccan: because in earlier days Pune or Poona was a salubrious green city with a "Hill station like atmosphere” and was hence the best city on the Deccan Plateau.
PUNE CLIMATE
The climate of Pune is quite pleasant. Summer here begins from early March to July. Daytimes are very sunny with dry heat. Early mornings are pleasant and evenings after six, cool and breezy.
Pune has a hot semi-arid climate (BSh) bordering with tropical wet and dry (Aw) with average temperatures ranging between 19 to 33 °C (66 to 91 °F). Pune experiences three seasons: summer, monsoon, and winter.
