Pune - An Educational Centre : Pune is also called "The Oxford of the east" as Pune attracts students from every nook and corner of the world. Foreign students find Pune very peaceful and safe compared to other educational cities of India. The weather of Pune is also very good for health..

Pune city and nearby tourist places : They say the history and commerce of a city determines the image and its mould. Being the cultural capital of Maharashtra much can be attributed to the majestic history of this place, which has given the country leaders like Shivaji and Lokmanya Tilak. One of the prime getaways from Pune are the hills and the forts around it. The charm of this quaint city of  Pune is around it in the forts, the caves and the other adventurous treks around the little mountains and hillocks! Some of these sights have great relevance in the history of the Marathas.

From Mumbai to Pune : Pune is between 160 and 180 km from Mumbai by road, depending on your point of starting in Mumbai. The Mumbai-Pune section of National Highway Number 4 is the busiest in the country and often has terrible traffic jams that extend tens of kilometers. This is especially so in the monsoon months. The new six-lane expressway connecting the two cities is the shortest road link.

By taxi
The Mumbai-Pune taxi service runs between Dadar Circle and Pune railway station. Ambassador and Premier Padmini taxis take about 4.5 hours to cover the distance. They seat four (Padmini) to five (Ambassador), which can be a little uncomfortable. You can book the entire taxi or pay for two seats, if you would like a more comfortable ride. The taxis run round-the-clock. The fare for the ride is to be paid at the starting point and costs Rs 200 per seat. A full Ambassador taxi costs Rs. 1,000 while a Padmini costs Rs 800.

By Bus
Across the road from the Mumbai-Pune taxi stand is the terminus for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's Dadar-Pune bus service, popularly known as the Asiad Bus Service. Buses leave for Pune every fifteen minutes between 5 a.m. and well past midnight. The last bus often leaves at 2:30 a.m. A ride costs Rs. 90. The fare is Rs 140 for the air-conditioned bus. The buses most often take the old highway (not by pass) and you can request the driver to allow you to get off at almost any point after Pimpri-Chinchwad. The buses terminate at Pune Railway Station.

You can also board any of the buses operated by private companies. These leave from all over Mumbai and cost between Rs 70 and Rs 180 depending on type of service, time of year and day. Check timings from the operators. These buses terminate at either Pune Railway Station, Kothrud, Swargate or Shivajinagar.