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Saturday, 12 March 2011

Pune City

The city of Pune is situated in Maharashtra and is said to be the cultural capital of the state. Located at a distance of approximately 120 km from Mumbai, the city is one of major tourist destinations in India. Pune is also one of the largest urban agglomerations in India. Pune city is situated at the eastern edge of the Western Ghats on the Deccan plateau, at an altitude of 559 m above sea level. Initially developed as an agricultural settlement, Pune city now counts amongst the most developed cities of India. 
Pune At Night   
Pune is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Capital of Pune District and the 8th largest urban agglomeration in India with a population of 5 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra. Pune is widely considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Pune has several reputed colleges and other educational institutions — for this reason it is called the Oxford of the East (or 'Oxford of India').
Khadakwasla 
Khadakwasla is a moderate sized dam on the Mutha river, located about 20 kilometres southwest of the city of Pune, and named after the nearby village of Khadakwasla. This dam is one of the main sources of water for the city of Pune.
Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada is a palace fort in the heart of Pune City, India. It was the seat of Peshwa rulers until 1818 when the Peshwas surrendered to British. In 1828 AD, an unexplained fire gutted the buildings in this palace complex
View from Parvati - Mutha river 
The Mutha River arises in the western ghats and flows eastward until in merges with the Mula  River in the city of Pune  
Pune - from Hanuman hill                                        
New Kothrud (view from Pashan Lake)
Deccan Theater 

Z Bridge

 

Paud Phata
Sambhaji Bridge
Vaikunth (behind Mhatre Bridge) 
Mahatma Phule Mandai

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