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Pune

Pune is a Maharashtra city known for Maratha-era palaces, hill forts, Marathi theatre and classical music, and an easy stop 149 km from Mumbai.

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Pune is a city in Maharashtra state in western India, on the Deccan Plateau, and the headquarters of Pune district. It lies about 149 km southeast of Mumbai by road. Under British rule it was called Poona, and it was renamed Pune in 1978, so older maps and signs may still say Poona. Its many universities and colleges have earned it the nickname "Oxford of the East," and it is regarded as Maharashtra's cultural capital.

Go for the historic sites first. Shaniwar Wada, an 18th-century palace on the Mutha riverbank, was completed in 1730. The Aga Khan Palace is where Mahatma Gandhi was held under house arrest from 1942 to 1944. Sinhagad fort, at about 1,300 m, makes a popular day trip. Local food is Maharashtrian, and puneri misal is a popular vegetarian dish. Music fans should plan around the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, held every December. Winter, from about November to February, is the best time to visit.

Pune in five

Take the expressway from MumbaiThe Mumbai to Pune route is a 3–4 hour road trip or a short train. Trains are comfortable if booked ahead; the road is faster when traffic is light.
Pick the old city or the east sideThe Peth quarters near Shaniwar Wada and Mandai have markets and history; Koregaon Park and Kalyani Nagar have cafes and hotels. Decide before you book a room.
Add the Aga Khan Palace and SinhagadThe palace is a short ride from the center and is tied to Gandhi's detention. Sinhagad is a hill fort on the edge of town, better before the day heats up.
Plan around the monsoon and Ganesh festivalJune to September brings rain. The Ganesh festival in the late summer fills streets with processions, so expect road diversions and book ahead.
Use Pune as a link to Goa or NashikThe cities on the other side of the Western Ghats are long road days. Flights to Goa are quick, and Nashik is a long haul best treated as a one-way leg.Panaji

Things to do in Pune

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Need to know

Airport: Pune Airport (Lohegaon), about 30–60 minutes by taxi
Getting there: Train or road from Mumbai in 3–4 hours; flights from Delhi
Getting around: App cabs, autos and the metro on parts of the city
Best base: Koregaon Park for cafes; Deccan or the Peths for sights
Time needed: 1–2 days; 3 with Lonavala and Sinhagad

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low17°Cool, dry
FebruaryClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Warm, dry
MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh36°Low21°Hot
AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low23°Very hot
MayClear6 rainy daysHigh36°Low24°Pre-monsoon
JuneRain22 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Monsoon
JulyRain28 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Wet, green
AugustRain25 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Wet, green
SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Monsoon, Ganpati
OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Warm, clearing
NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low19°Mild, dry
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low17°Cool, dry

Average daily high and low in Pune, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Pune

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Humidity: 87%
Wind: 3 km/h
Chance of rain: 34%

Pune

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Today30°21°34%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 34%.
Wed31°21°16%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 16%.
Thu32°21°24%Thursday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 24%.
Fri32°21°29%Friday: Clear. High 32°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 29%.
Sat32°20°19%Saturday: Clear. High 32°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 19%.
Sun32°19°8%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 8%.

Updated 01:51 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR

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Day trips by train

Lonavalaabout 1.5–2 hours by roadA hill station with viewpoints and rain-season waterfalls.
Mumbaiabout 3–4 hours by road or trainIndia's biggest city, usually the other end of the trip.Read the guide
Nashikabout 4–5 hours by roadA pilgrim and wine city, better as a one-way leg.Read the guide

Before you go to Pune

Pune and hill-fort toursOld city walks and Sinhagad day tripsCompare day trips

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Rules for Pune, checked

Most foreign visitors need a visa or e-Visa to enter India. Check your eligibility and apply only through the official Indian e-Visa portal.Source
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway allows only four-wheelers, so two-wheelers and auto rickshaws cannot use it; ask your driver which road they will take.
Do not swim or bathe in the Mula or Mutha rivers, which carry mostly sewage outside the monsoon months.
Remove your shoes before entering temples, and cover your head before entering a gurdwara.

Plan around Pune

Nashik

Ghats, temples and wine country

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Goa's capital, by flight or a long road

Read the guide Mumbai

The gateway city three hours west

Read the guide Maharashtra

Caves, forts and the hill belt

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Regions and how to plan a trip

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Apply before you land in Mumbai

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Pune FAQ

Is Pune worth visiting?

Yes if you like cafes, forts and a lived-in city with fewer crowds than Mumbai. It is not a headline stop for first-time India trips.

How many days do you need in Pune?

One day for the old city and the palace, two with Sinhagad or a hill day. More only if you are using it as a base.

How do you get from Mumbai to Pune?

By train or road in about 3–4 hours. The expressway is faster when traffic is light, and trains are easier on the way back.

What is the best time to visit Pune?

October to February is comfortable, March to May is hot, and the monsoon brings rain from June to September.

Can you go from Pune to Goa by road?

Yes, but it is a long drive over the Western Ghats, often 9–10 hours or more. Flights or a night train are easier.