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Pune is cultural capital of Maharashtra state. This is a historical city, which has faced a number of invasions, fights, ruling changeovers, and after facing British colonial era, this city emerged as a leading educational hub of the country. Geographical location of this city made it very easy to access from all the sides of the country. Plain area, pleasing climate throughout the year and connectivity developed various opportunities in this city. Pune has an important role in Indian freedom movement. Various important decisions regarding the strategies in freedom movement have taken in this city only. In the city, many places exist including gardens, parks, palaces, forts and other cultural importance places. Likewise, in the outskirts of the city, weekend gateways stuffed with every mile. In the nearby vicinity, there are some very good weekend gateway from Pune are inviting tourists. Some of the importance places are as under:- Lonavla Lonavla is located at 66 kilometers from Pune. This is a hill station surrounded with high mountains of Sahyadri ranges of Western Ghats. This place connected through Mumbai-Pune expressway and National Highway-17. This place is one of the best weekend gateways from Pune. Ambey Velley, Rainmaker’s Shake and some other beautiful spots of Lonavla hill station attract people to celebrate their weekend on this place. In this place, ancient Karla caves are also located. Some of the adventures activities like Paragliding, and flying operated here for enjoyment of the visitors. Eco Village This good place located at 65 kilometers from Pune. The location of this village is on the banks of Varsagaon Dam. Ther very attracting scenic views and natural surroundings attract visitors a lot. Accommodation, fooding and transportation facility to this place is very easy and affordable. In this village, a number of official meetings also conducted hence a service providing industry has developed to facilitate the visitors here. Kundalika River Kundalika River is just at the distance of 100 kilometers from Pune. Various water sports facilities are available at this spot. This is one of the best weekend gateways located around Pune city. Kamshet This is a hill station located at 48 kilometers from Pune and connected through national highway No 17. This is a picnic spot. Gliding facility is available at this spot for visitors. Panchgani This is a beautiful hill station located at 90 kilometers distance from Pune. Panchgani is famous for its charming locations. This place is located near to the village Panchgani, one of the most developed villages of the country. Mahabaleshwar Mahabaleshwar is located at 110 kilometers from Pune city. This is the origin place of Krishna River. Famous fruit strawberry produced here. High mountains and streams of this hill station are most attractive spots. Matheran Matheran is a beautiful hill station located at the distance of 120 kilometers from Pune. In this hill station, entry of vehicles strictly prohibited and a visitor can experience the freshness of the nature. All essential amenities, trekking and walking options are available at this hill station. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Pune tourism, How To reach Pune, Pune Hotels, Places to see in Pune.
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