Pune Information
Pune, also known as 'Punawadi' or Punya-Nagari, is the eighth largest metropolis in India, and the second largest in the state of Maharashtra, after Mumbai.
Pune has a tropical wet and dry climate with average temperatures ranging between 20 to 28 °C.
Pune is known for its educational facilities and well-established manufacturing, glass, sugar and forging industries.
Pune is known for various cultural activities like classical music, spirituality, drama, sports, and literature. These activities and job opportunities attract migrants and students from all over India and abroad, which makes for a city of many communities and cultures.
The history of Pune is a colorful one dotted by regular interesting and significant events. Though the original agricultural settlement became known by Punnaka by the 8 th century, the earliest evidence of this region can be dated back to as early as 758 AD.