Spectacular Temples
As with most Indian destinations, Pune is rich with beautiful, historical and sacred temples. These include Navagraha Shani Mandir, Ojhar Temple, Trishund Ganpati Mandir, Shree Kasba Ganapati and Hanuman Mandir.
Pune is a vibrant metropolis in Maharashtra, India, and the state’s biggest city. More than 3.4 million people call the destination their home, which forms Pune Metropolitan Region’s urban core. Discover a wealth of history, exhilarating adventure and numerous sights and sounds. Top attractions include the National Defence Academy, Darshan Museum and the Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Get ready, because cheap flights to Pune are now available for a limited time! Pune is the home of Pune International Airport (PNQ), which is a 35-minute drive from the city centre. Pune International Airport serves multiple airlines, including Jet Airways and Air India. Popular flights to Pune are available from Johannesburg and Cape Town. The flight duration from Johannesburg to Pune is approximately 19 hours and 20 minutes.
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As with most Indian destinations, Pune is rich with beautiful, historical and sacred temples. These include Navagraha Shani Mandir, Ojhar Temple, Trishund Ganpati Mandir, Shree Kasba Ganapati and Hanuman Mandir.
A visit to an Indian city as vibrant as Pune wouldn’t be complete without treating yourself to the exceptional local dishes. Indulge yourself in tasty meals such as missal and Kathi rolls.
Immerse yourself in the local culture with the colourful celebrations that take place throughout the year. Some events you should not miss out on include Ganesh Chaturthi and Pune Festival.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | India |
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Currency | Indian Rupee (INR) |
Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 5.15 INR |
Language | Marathi/Hindi/English |
Hub Airport | Pune International Airport (PNQ) |
Airline | Air India |
Time Zone | GMT + 5:30 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C/D/M |
Pune has hot summers, a humid monsoon season, and pleasant winters. The rainfall is low throughout the year, except from June to October (the monsoon period). Summers (usually from March to June) bring the hottest temperatures, sometimes higher than 40°C. During the winter (November – February), you’ll get the driest conditions and temperatures averaging around the low 30s. Your best time to visit Pune for great weather is from November to February. If you want to skip the crowds, avoid visiting during December. Should you prefer to experience Pune during this month, however, book your flights and accommodation well in advance and be prepared to pay more for a hotel stay.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 12°C | 14°C | 17°C | 21°C | 23°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 21°C | 20°C | 15°C | 12°C |
High °C | 31°C | 33°C | 36°C | 37°C | 37°C | 32°C | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 32°C | 31°C | 30°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 41 | 122 | 211 | 128 | 132 | 82 | 26 | 5 |
Pune is a thriving and vibrant metropolis, and the centre of academia and business in India. The biggest city in the state of Maharashtra will amaze you with its confounding mix of ancient and modern. You’ll find India’s colonial era charm retained in the few old buildings and residential areas, which results in the co-existence between the old and the new.
This cultural hub will intrigue you with a multitude of sights and sounds. There’s the charming natural wealth to feast your eyes upon, with scenic dams and beautiful parks. Explore the city and surrounding area and find all the well-known landmarks, including the Narayani Dham temple, Ranjangaon Ganpati Temple, University of Pune, and Laxmi Road.
Go on food walking tours through the various markets and discover exceptional Indian dishes, such as keema pav, chicken ra-ra, and the utterly satisfying mastani.
Thrill seekers and adventurers at heart have plenty to look forward to in Pune. Enjoy thrilling canoe trips and white-water rafting along the Kolad River, just a 3-hour drive from Pune. A bit closer than that is the Kundalika River, which is the perfect setting for those who are interested in learning to raft, thanks to gentler waters. Then there’s Andharban Trail starting point, which is also where you can go exploring with scuba diving opportunities!
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