The heart of the Maratha empire in the days of yore, Pune is the 2nd largest city in Maharashtra and is the also the capital of Pune district. Located around 120 kilometers from Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, Pune is famous for its educational institutions earning it the sobriquet “Oxford of the East.” Education, arts and crafts, and theatre have always enjoyed a pride of place in Pune, home to one of India’s oldest universities. With the express highway providing fast connectivity between Pune and Mumbai, Pune’s importance has grown by leaps and bounds. Pune represents a fusion of the old and the new, of the traditional and the modern, of quaint old wadas and glitzy malls. Surrounded by greenery and blessed with a salubrious climate, Pune is sure to create a lasting impression in your mind.