Pune

Description

Located at the confluence of the rivers Mutha and Mula is Pune, the cultural capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Pune has often been referred to as the Oxford of the East because of the numerous educational centers and universities that find home to in the city. For a Muslim traveler Pune offers a good range of Halal facilities. Pune finds a suitable location close to Mumbai and is set amidst picturesque surroundings. There are several informative attractions in the city that Muslim visitors would love to see. Pune is a rapidly developing city that makes a great place to spend a few days in.

Pune is one of the most modern cities in Maharastra, India. Bustling with a vibrant student population, Pune is a well-known educational hub in India. Even though Pune is developing at a rapid pace, it has still maintained its history, culture and heritage. There are several museums in Pune that depict the history and culture of the area. Some good museums worth visiting are Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Darshan Museum, Tribal Museum and the Mahatma Phule Museum.

The city has some beautiful buidlings like the Aga Khan Palace and the Shaniwar Wada. The Vishrambaug Wada is also a beautiful palace sitting in the heart of the city. Pune is surrounded by numerous natural attractions. Some of the best ones are the Pataleshwar Caves, Sinhagad and Khadakwasala, Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Bund Gardens. Pune is also close to a few hill stations that make nice detours from the city. These hill stations include the Malshej Ghat and the Rajmachi.

The shopping scene in Pune is quite exciting. Some good places to shop in Pune are MG Road, Juna Bazaar, Hongkong Lane, Fashion Street, Tulshi Baug, Koregaon Park, etc. The best things to buy in Pune are clothes, Kolhapuri chappals, jewelry, accessories, bags, electronics, etc.

Nearby Airports

Pune is served by the Pune Airport located in Lohegaon about 10 Km from the city center. The airport caters to domestic flights. From the airport visitors can take taxis, buses or auto-rickshaws to reach the city.

Halal Restaurants

Pune hosts of a number of Halal restaurants serving different varieties of cuisines. Some good Halal restaurants in Pune include Amma's Hyderabadi Biryani, Smig's Lebanese Café, Blue Nile Restaurant, Café Arabia, etc. Therefore Halal food is not a difficult thing in Pune.

Mosques

There are several mosques in Pune. The most prominent mosques in Pune include the Jama Masjid, Chand Tara Masjid, Azam Campus Masjid, Inam Masjid, Madina Masjid, etc. Locals can help visitors in finding the nearest masjid for muslim travellers.

Things to Do and See in Pune

• Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum  
• Aga Khan Palace  
• Shaniwar Wada  
• Darshan Museum  
• Tribal Museum  
• Mahatma Phule Museum  
• Fergusson College  
• Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary  
• Sinhagad and Khadakwasala  
• Bund Garden  
• Pataleshwar Caves   
• Malshej Ghat  
• Panshet Water Park