If you’ve ever looked into traveling to India, you probably heard a lot about Mumbai. but just 168 Kilometers (134 miles) away is beautiful Pune, India. Believe it or not, travelers take cabs from Mumbai to Pune everyday! Pune is a university town, so it is filled with culture and conveniences, as well as a vibrant night life! If you enjoy the club life, you can visit Irish House, Elevate Lounge, 1 Lounge or Club Oiche, as well as a dozen other partying hot spots.
A Campus Atmosphere
There is more than just the University of Pune in this collegiate hub. There is the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Patil University, the International Institute of Information Technology and even the Film and Television Institute of India! These are just a few of many, many colleges and universities in Pune. Suffice it to say that coffee shops and internet cafes abound here.
Culture and Climate
The history of Pune dates back 1600 years. From the caves of Pataleshwar to the Temple of Shiva, the city does not want for intrigue. The weather is generally mild, other than “monsoon” season. Though the climate in the region generally has hot summers, because of Pune’s high altitude, it is cooler here than in surrounding cities.
Diverse Dining Experiences
You won’t go hungry in Pune. There are over 1800 restaurants in and around the city! Some of the top rated dining establishments in Pune, according to Tripadvisor.com, are Daily Treats, Seasonal Tastes, Kangan, Kayani Bakery, Mix@36 and Prego.
Resting Your Head
There are a variety of lodgings to choose from in Pune. If you want a five star hotel, there is the Vivanta by Taj, the JW Mariott, the Hyatt Regency and the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa, for starters.
If you’re interested in more affordable accommodations, there is the Amanda Valley Hotel, the Hotel Woodland, the Chetak Hotel and the Green Gate Resort, among many others.
A 21st Century Airport
The Pune Airport offers both civilian flights and is home to an Indian Air Force base, Lohegaon Air Force Station. Lohegaon is one of the oldest bases in the IAF. The Pune airport offers taxicabs and rickshaw services, coach services to some locations, buses and car rentals. While you would expect people to hire cabs from Pune to Mumbai, there are just as many travelers who take cabs from Mumbai to Pune. It might seem to Americans like a long distance for a cab to run, but in this region, it is not uncommon for travelers to need a cab for a distance. Pune is a delightful out-of-the-way alternative to the much larger Mumbai.
The next time you find yourself traveling to the Mumbai region, consider staying in Pune.
If you need to know more about getting cabs from Mumbai to Pune, contact Allied Car Rental. Visit http://www.alliedcarrentals.in or call 919890930737 or 020-26123345 / 65286565.