Pune - Pune visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Pune' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Maharashtra.

Pune is the eighth larges city in India and the second larges city in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai. Pune is one of the major tourist destinations in India, full of spectacular gardens, museums, ancient temples, old historical buildings. It is also surrounded by ancient hill forts offering good panoramic viewpoints over the surrounding area. The history of Pune dates back over 1600 years, with 5th century dwellings found in the Pataleshwar caves.

Among the highlights of the attractions in Pune are:

• Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum - vast collections of Indian arts and crafts. 2000 year old pottery, massive temple doors and important Indian paintings.
• Mahatma Phule Museum - Industrial, agricultural and handicraft museum.
• Shaniwar Waada - Palace built in 1736 by the Peshwas.
• Vishram Bagh Waada - Remains of an palace in the Old City of Pune.
• Pataleshwar Caves - 8th century rock temple hidden in the heart of the city.
• Sinhagad and Khadakwasala - Fort near to Pune set in beautiful surroundings.
• Chaturshringi Temple - temple built during the reign of Chatrapati Shivaji, dedicated to goddess Chatshrungee.
• Ganapati Temple - temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, built in the 17th century in Theur about 26km from Pune.

Road: Pune is about 150 km east from Mumbai.