TRANSPORT IN PUNE |
How to go there?
Indian Airlines and Jet Airways provide regular
flights to Pune from Delhi, four flights a week to Chennai and Bangalore and two to three
flights daily from Mumbai. Pune city is 12 kms from the Pune Airport.
The easiest way to travel from
Mumbai to Pune is by train. Regular trains – Deccan Queen, Deccan Express, Indrayani,
Pragati and Shatabdi all ply to Pune from Mumbai everyday. Bookings are possible two weeks
in advance. Train travel is around 4-5 hours. On the way, the trains climb the Western
Ghats and afford a splendid view of this green mountainous region. During the monsoon, one
can enjoy the sight of huge waterfalls. Most of the trains have a small halt
at monkey hill – where both children and adults can feed friendly monkeys. The trains
also halt at Lonavala, Khandala and Karjat (known for its delicious fried potato wadas).
Pune is easily accessible by
bus from any of the major cities of Maharashtra. From Mumbai, regular MSRTC buses and
private buses ply to Pune. The bus route also flows through the Western Ghats. Long
distance share taxis ply from Mumbai (Dadar) regularly. There is a fixed rate of charge.
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