Pune

Area : 146 Sq.Km.
Altitude
: 598mm
Rainfall : 70 CMS (June to Sept)
Temperature : Max- 40 C and Min-26 C in Summer
: Max-29C and Min-19C in Winter

STD Code : 020
State : Maharashtra

Located in the Sahayadri Hills, near the west coast of India, Pune is a fascinating city with a healthy climate all year round. Pune is one of the biggest industrial towns of Maharashtra and known as the automobile city as many big auto mobile companies have their head Quarters here. Pune is also famous for education and OSHO Communes in the Rajnesh Ashram located here.

Fondly called as the Oxford of the East and the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune as a city has grown manifolds over the past few decades.

LANGUAGE: The regional language out here is Marathi. Unlike many other Indian regional languages, Marathi is easy to understand, posing not too many problems to the tourist.

Much can be attributed to the similarity it holds with the national language Hindi.

TRAFFIC: The traffic out here does get congested and it is best to travel either via two-wheelers or auto rickshaws in the interiors. The amount of two-wheelers and women drivers here is probably one of the highest in the country.

SAFETY: As is with the most of the cites, the intra-city areas are very safe even during the night. Venturing alone or into unknown areas near the ghats or on the outskirts are not advisable.

Though Pune does not report of very serious crime rates, petty thefts etc. are to be watched out for. Do not stop to give lifts or to ask directions during night times in isolated areas.

CURRENCY:
The Indian Rupee is the used currency. Many new currency exchange points and ATM centers have come up all over the city over the last two years making money very easily accessible for visitors. Always carry loose change in coins for urgent calls, parking etc. Beware of the Rs 500 notes, check them before using.

THE PUNEITE:
The Puneite is definitely much more relaxed and friendly than the average Bombayite. A warm greeting about his wellbeing will do him in and mind you, he’s very touchy about Pune.
The most outstanding aspect of Pune and its people is the sound balance they have maintained between modernity and their age-old rich culture and tradition. No wonder, it’s called the ‘Cultural Capital of Maharashtra’ as well as ‘The Oxford of the East’.

The City of Pune – Information about educational institutes, history,culture and places of interest in Pune.
Pune City – A city guide offering information on its history, business, events and entertainment.
Pune Diary – Contains history of the city, tourist destinations, maps, and travel resources.
Virtual Pune – Portal, web directory and guide to the city.
Wikipedia – Pune – Information on the people, history, economy, transport and institutions of the city. Also a collection of links at external sources.

Aaditya Kitchen – Supplier of kitchen related furniture including kitchen trolleys, cabinets and drawer units.
Adipa – Describes a range of handmade ceramic tiles, and possible uses, outlets in major cities.
Akash Quality Management Systems – Offering ISO, six sigma and quality consulting and training.
Andrewarts.com – Offers paintings, pictures and bookmarks.
Automag-Klaus India Private Limited. – Builds custom systems for parking, storing and transport of cars.
Ayurveda. – Offers ayurvedic health products and services.
Bhagyasharee Accessories Private Limited – Manufactures selection of centrifugal oil cleaners. Site provides details of available units and explains operating process.
Bilcare – Provide global compliant packaging and research facilities.
BSNL Pune Telecom – Information about all products and services. Includes a directory search.
Captions Outdoor Advertising – Hoarding and billboard advertising in the city.
ChefMoz Dining Guide: Pune – Detailed restaurant listings with reviews submitted by the public, and links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects – Architectural design studio. Includes details of present and past projects.
Concept Integrations – Provides hospital equipment, including intensive care unit equipment.
Design Ticket – Product styling and industrial design.
Drytech Engineers – Makers and suppliers of driers, air coolers, and refrigeration equipment.
Eastern Enterprise – Offer services in project consultancy and market representation.
Educe Solutions Pvt Ltd – Develop sofware solutions for information and document management
Either Or – Retail store selling garments, personal accessories, and jewelry.
Excellent Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd. – Specialists in design and development of import substitution high production automatic special purpose machine tools.
Extenprise – Offers consultancy and advice in business process management.
Fairdeal Services – Distributors of telecom end user and office equipment, including telephones, headsets, and chairs.
Genesis Designs – Furniture and accessory showrom offering services in interior designing.
Genesism – Diversified business. Offers software and web design, industrial design, and interior design services.
High Places Management Pvt. ltd. – Design and delivery of outdoor team building, leadership, and management development programs.
House of Forms – Offers acts and forms relating to sales tax, income tax, and company law.
J. P. Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. – Provides information about quality control measures and safety certifications. Includes listing of products and their chemical compositions.
JFS Law – Offers a number of legal services.
Mamata Agency – Suppliers of fibreglass and PVC roofing sheets, and related products.
Minocher Patel – A corporate trainer who delivers speeches at business, corporate, and individual events.
Nikhil Equipments Pvt. Ltd. – Suppliers of office and industrial storage systems.
N.S.Jain and Co. Pvt. Ltd. – Distributor and dealer of domestic appliances including fans, mobiles, and telephone accessories.
Pandit Associates – Site provides information about the law firm, books published and services offered.
PLC Automation Training – Offers CD ROM based training software covering Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens. Troubleshooting examples for maintenance related training.
Pune Gas Parts and Services Pvt. Ltd. – Supplier of liqufied petroleum gas and natural gas. Provides installation and maintenance of LPG cylinders, valves and regulators. Includes a product listing.
SAZ Boilers – Makers of boilers, hot water, incinerator, and pressure jet equipment.
Shramik Sanitation Systems – A Pune company making and dealing in portable sanitation systems.
SurajInfo – Offers advertising, and marketing services. Also web design and development, software.
Tekson Electronics – Electronic and electro mechanical manufacturing offering PCB, cable, and module assembly and test for the automobile and domestic appliance industry.
Traxvision India – Provides entertainment production products and services; also some IT related services.
United Scales Co. Pvt. Ltd. – Maker of table-top scales and weighbridges. Details product line, brief company profile, client list and contact information.
ValueNotes – Provides business intelligence and research services, and a range of IT related services.
Yellow Pages Pune – Business directory with alphabetical listings