In a country as vast and exciting as India, it’s difficult to know where to start when planning a trip. If you want to discover up and coming tourist destinations, rather than the usual Indian places to visit, then a trip to Pune is perfect for you. Fly direct to Pune Airport and you’ll be able to make your car hire cheap, which is perfect as driving is a great way to explore the country. Once you’ve collected your car, it’s time to hit the road and head into the cultural capital of Maharashtra.
Pune has so much to offer for every tourist that visits this thriving and expanding city. After Mumbai, Pune is the second largest city in Maharashtra and one which has grown significantly due to industrial investment. In spite of this, the city has held onto its cultural heritage which brings in travellers from across the world to visit. Pune has a wealth of museums and is famed for its award-winning modern architecture. There is also a strong religious background in the city and there are many churches, Buddhist temples and mosques across Pune that you can visit. If you only have time for one, make sure it’s the Chaturshringi Temple, where it’s 100 steps up to the temple will takes your breath away in more than one way! The city is also great for sports fans, playing host to the most expensive team in the Indian Cricket Premier League. And for those of you wanting to experience some true Indian culture, make sure you watch a game of Kabadi, the fast-paced, furious national sport!
The city is well connected via road and from here the country opens up to you. With the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the journey to the capital from Pune has been shortened to just two hours and it’s an obvious popular destination. If you want to explore more of the lesser-visited India, then head south and go coastal.
Three hours away from Pune is Dapoli, which is fast emerging as a tourist destination. Its cool climate is popular with tourists seeking time and space to relax. There is much to see here such as the many coconut farms and beaches. You can also explore the 29 caves at Panhalekaji which provide a breathtaking drive on the way up to them. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Dapoli and its tourists, take to the roads once again and head south. Just 30 minutes away lies Karde Beach and here you’ll find a host of quiet and clean stretches of beach. Almost all the hotels are located on the beach and this adds to the experience of being in a tropical paradise. Its main attraction, apart from relaxing, is dolphin watching and there are a number of boat trips available to enable you to get a stunning view of these beautiful animals in the wild. And then to end a perfect day, head back to the beach to watch a breathtaking Indian sunset.
Natalie Likness’ love of travel was introduced to her from an early age due to a trip abroad before she was even born! Having close family and making friends across the world, she has continued to travel ever since.
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