Reena The Wanderer
Train Times
Explore the Rich Culture and History of Pune
Pune is a popular tourist destination as well as a hub of businesses located in the state of Maharashtra. There are a host of activities to indulge into ranging from sightseeing to shopping at the local markets or in the grand malls located in the city. You may also try out the famous dishes of Pune at the popular restaurants and street food stalls here. Apart from this there are also numerous places or monuments of cultural and historic significance in and around the city that invites tourists from various parts of the country.
Train Travel Info
There are many trains that connect Pune to various Indian cities. As train travel is the most preferred means of transport from and to Pune it is recommended that you make your train ticket bookings at least 30 days in advance so as to avoid the hassle of tatkal reservation. Leading travel portals as well as the IRCTC website offers all the info regarding train times, real time status and train ticket prices etc. from Pune to various cities and vice versa. Some of the most popular trains operating from the Pune railway station are as follows:
Pune Lonavala local
HussainSagar SF Express
Chalukya Express
Pune Manmad Passenger
Barmer – Yewantpur AC Express etc.
IRCTC offers you a perfect time saving platform to book your train tickets in advance from anywhere on the go.
Popular Historic Places in Pune
There are a number of historic monuments strewn all across the city that draw the attention of history and culture enthusiasts from all parts of the country as well as abroad. There are also scenic places that draw the interest of nature lovers towards this city. Here is some info on the top historic monuments located in and around Pune that you must not miss out on your trip to the city.
Train Times | Image Resource : travelkhana.com
National Defence Academy
Pune is home to the National Defence Academy which is the most prominent military institution in India. Cadets here are trained for all the three defence services namely army, navy and air force. This prestigious institution is located around 15 kilometers from the city centre. It is a popular tourist attraction however; you need to acquire prior permission for visiting the NDA. The nature of the visit needs to be motivational and not recreational.
Chinde Chhatri
The historic Shinde Chhatri is a popular tourist attraction located in Wanawadi region of Pune. This monument dates back to the 18th century and hence is one of the oldest monuments in the city. You can take a peek back to the bygone era by observing the intricate carvings and magnificent gate of this monument. The architecture of this monument is a perfect amalgamation of the Anglo – Rajasthani style.
National War Museum
This famed museum is a tourist hotspot in Pune dedicated to the martyrs of the Post-Independence war. The Mig 23 BN fighter plane kept on display in the National War Museum was used in the Kargil War. Other attractions of this museum include replicas of now decommissioned INS Trishul which was used in the Indo- Pakistan War, 1971 and in the Portuguese – Indian war.