Important Facts

Area
138 square kilometers

Green Cover
40 per cent of area (more than any other Indian urban area)

Population
4 million

Language
Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra of which Pune is a major city. Marathi and Hindi are the two main languages spoken. English is widely spoken and understood. Gujarati, and other Indian languages are also used by the largely cosmopolitan population.

Local Transport
Pune has a very good transport system. There are trains, yellow-and-black auto-rickshaws, buses and also private taxis for sightseeing.

Where to stay
Pune has several hotels of different price range from 5-star deluxe to moderate motels.

Information/Tourist offices
The MTDC tourist office is in the government offices known as Central Buildings. (+91-20-628169) ·

Weather Trends

Winter
Mid Nov - mid Feb. Dry, cold nights, pleasantly warm days.

Spring
Mid-Feb to end-March. Warm days and pleasant nights

Summer
Early-April to late-May. Hot days and warm nights

Monsoon
Early June - early October. Rains. Warm and humid. Rain coat, plastic shoes or small boots advisable.

Post-Monsoon
Early Oct - early Nov. A little rain, but still warm. · Rainfall: 68 cm (annual average)

Clothing Light cottons in summer (March to October), Lightweight jacket or pullovers in winter

· Telecommunications

International dialing code: ++91

Local area code for Pune: 20