Days 147-149: 25-27 February ’22: All India Road Trip: Maharashtra: Pune
So far:
28 States, 5 Union Territories | Distance Covered: 23,700 km.
Previous stops: Panchgani, Arambol, Panjim | Next stops: Mumbai, Aurangabad, Bijapur.
Pune is a sprawling city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It was once the base of the Peshwas (prime ministers) of the Maratha Empire, which lasted from 1674 to 1818. It’s known for the grand Aga Khan Palace, built in 1892 and now a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, whose ashes are preserved in the garden. The 8th-century Pataleshwar Cave Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
It is also a hub of education with a strong young student population. A population, young and old that believes in fitness, running, cycling and related activities.
However, we explored the city through food and iconic eateries hosted by friends, IIMB Alumni Pune Chapter. We visited the renowned film institute FTII and of course it was imperative thereafter to watch a movie with two FTII alums in the theatre (after a long long long time) directed by a FTII alum, Sanjay Leela Bhansali himself 🙂
