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January

7.0 - 32.7 °C

February

8.2 - 35.5 °C

March

11.2 - 38.7 °C

April

15.1 - 40.6 °C

May

18.7 - 41.0 °C

June

20.5 - 38.0 °C

July

21.1 - 31.7 °C

August

20.1 - 30.6 °C

September

18.3 - 32.6 °C

October

13.6 - 33.7 °C

November

10.3 - 32.8 °C

December

7.8 - 31.8 °C

Major Airports :

Pune Airport (PNQ), Pune

Nearest Railway Station :

Pune Junction Railway Station (PUNE)

Major Airports :

Pune Airport (PNQ), Pune

Exploring Pune as the Cultural Gem: Exploring its Attractions

Welcome to Pune, Maharashtra's cultural capital. Of its many attractions, St. Mary's Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (OSC) stands out as an iconic landmark - both among Orthodox Christian communities as well as tourists exploring its rich heritage and spiritual significance.

Trace the history

The roots of Pune's Syrian Christian community can be traced back to the 1940s when various denominations including Orthodox, Marthoma and CSI Churches joined together into one combined congregation. At first conducting prayers and Holy Qurbana services at St Paul's Church and All Saints Church in Kirkee before ultimately growing to include St Mary's OSC parish - this momentous occasion being declared by H. H. Baselios Geevarghese II and H. G. Thomas Mar Dionasius of Niranam in December 1951 after conducting Holy Qurbana services at both churches.

A significant church

St. Mary's stands out as an impressive garrison church with numerous memorials to British soldiers who served in various conflicts and battles, particularly Brevet Lieutenant Colonel and Major William Morris' memorial which stands out amongst its stones and plaques. Frequented by British soldiers before India gained independence, St. Mary's holds extraordinary stories within its walls that will bring visitors into Pune's colonial past.

Timings

Opening time - 06:30 AM

Closing time - 07:30 PM

Explore the other attractions

St. Mary's OSC itself is an impressive sight, yet Pune boasts many more tourist-oriented sights to see and attractions for them to experience. One such attraction is Aga Khan Palace which stands out as an incredible landmark due to its historical importance, gorgeous gardens, and museum that shed light on India's freedom struggle.

Osho International Meditation Resort offers various meditation programs and therapies, drawing those looking for inner peace and enlightenment to seek inner tranquillity at its resort.

If history is your passion, don't miss visiting the Darshan Museum and Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum; these offer glimpses into Sadhu Vaswani's life and teachings while featuring an impressive collection of Indian artefacts and antiques respectively.

Pune provides many exciting activities to satisfy adventurous spirits. Trekkers can enjoy trekking to Sahyadri range forts like Lohagad Fort, Visapur Fort and Sinhagad Fort; each offers different experiences while affording breathtaking views of Western Ghats mountains.

Sinhagad Fort's historical significance as the site where Tanaji Malusare, Shivaji's gallant general, fought valiantly, adds further charm to these trekking destinations. Shivneri Fort, where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born and his daughter Maharani Lakshmi Bai lived, also offers captivating exploration opportunities.

Pune offers an ideal combination of urban life and shopping. For those in search of retail therapy as well as culinary adventures, MG Road and FC Road provide bustling markets and delectable street food; making these areas the ideal place for retail therapy and culinary explorations alike.

Be sure to include in your itinerary a day trip to nearby attractions like Sinhagad Fort or Lonavala hill station - both are within easy reach from Pune, offering unforgettable experiences.

Conclusion

Pune offers tourists from around the globe an unforgettable journey, filled with historic significance, diverse cultural offerings, breathtaking landscapes and unmissable experiences. Visitors seeking spiritual solace, historical knowledge or adventurous thrills will all find something to love about this vibrant city.