However, before achieving several feats and making it huge in various domains of modernization, Pune was the region that for long was ruled by the Marathas. There were several Maratha kings, including Shivaji Maharaj who at different time intervals ruled the city and made several contributions in making the city beautiful and a culture rich destination. Their contributions today dwell in the form of ancient ruins and the constituents of culture of the town.
Meanwhile, the city is famous for three things, and they are software professionals, lovely weather, and girls. The town houses the highest number of IT companies in all over India. Thus, is the IT hub of the nation. Apart from IT, manufacturing, education, and public servicing are the other major industries in the city. Tourism also owns a major spot, as the city is one of the hottest destinations in the region. The city generally experiences a moderate climate throughout the year. The days are ideal for sightseeing and checking out museums, libraries, and others. Whereas, the nights are best for exploring the modern and hip nightlife of the city. The city holds the record of housing highest number of pubs in Asia.
When it comes to tourism, there are places worth checking out. The Sinhagad Fort is a historic site that simply tops the leader-board of top sightseeing places in Pune. It is about 35 km from the city at a place, which is 800 meters above the surrounding countryside. The place has been the site of Sinhagad battle of 1670. It was previously called Kondana and is a major landmark of the city. The other top charting tourist places include: Shaniwar Wada, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Aga Khan Palace, Katraj Snake Park, Osho Ashram, and Mushli Lake etc.
Talking about accommodations, finding one will not be an issue as there are many good hotels and lodges in the city. Of these the hotels near Pune Railway stationare popular choices, as they have the obvious advantage of connectivity. Plus, they also offer content accommodation.