Pune Queen of the capital Deccan, East Oxford and cultural Maharashtra , Pune is a city with a future that promises to be as interesting as its history. The long bastion of the Maratha empire and home of the legendary Shivaji Raja, Pune district is marked by land and sea fortresses, testimony to its glorious past.

Today, Pune is the center of traditional Marathi culture, where education, arts and crafts, and theater are given a place of honor. It has one of the oldest universities in India and its many colleges attract both Indian and international students, which is probably why it’s called the Eastern Oxford. Surrounded by green hills and beautiful lakes,