Perceived as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is the second largest and a major metropolitan in the state. It houses the Pune Division headquarter which controls and administers the city and its surrounding regions. It has glorious 1600 years old history replete with the era of Rashtrakut kings, Maratha kings, and British rulers. The 5th century Pataleshwar caves located near Jangli Maharaj Road are the evidences, simply solidifying the rich history of the city. Today, the city is one of the fastest growing cities of the nation. In fact, it is already a significant city of the nation, and contributes a noteworthy input to the country's economy, education, businesses, work opportunities and more. Besides these, Pune is also developing as one of the hottest tourist destinations of the country. It is one of the most popular weekend getaways for the locals of neighbouring cities and states.
The city is among the handful of places in the country which are very well blessed by nature. There are several picturesque locations in the city, making it the perfect place for nature lovers and honeymoon goers. The city lifestyle is also a major part of Pune Sightseeing. The city is very young, as major part of the population here is made of young natives (students and young working professionals). As a result the city is vibrant-lively city, and unlike most of the cities of the country, the night-life here is bright and bustling. Besides, in recent years the city has seen several developments, which in a way also contributes to the city's tourism. The list of places to visit in Pune is simply infinite and it usually takes long enough vacation to completely explore and understand the city. However, if one is in some hurry, then the major attractions in the city that one can't skip include - Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Tribal Museum, Darshan Museum, Vishrambaug Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Pataleshwar Caves, Bund Garden, and Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary.