A challenging feast for the senses
Like India itself, the city of Pune presents a captivating array of tastes, lifestyles, and religious practices.
Like India itself, the city of Pune presents a captivating array of tastes, lifestyles, and religious practices.
Bollywood music and ancient chants. An eighth century temple and a gothic 526-stall vegetable market. A bustling IT hub and a famous meditation center. Pune is full of contrasts, sure to challenge the way you see the world.
As a center for education and research, Pune draws student from all over the world. It’s an amazing place to see how modern times intersect with ancient traditions — and combine your academic interests with indelible hands-on experiences that will shape your future.
Did You Know?
- The name Pune (from Punyanagara or Punyanagari) comes from Sanskrit and means City of Virtues.
- Pune is home to dozens of IT companies — and more than 200 NGOs.
- Mahatma Gandhi referred to Pune as a beehive of social workers.
- 1961 was a turning point for urban expansion, after the bursting of Panshet Dam caused major flooding.