Delhi is a part of the National Capital Region besides Gurgaon and Haryana and is best known as the capital city of India. Its geographical features include the fact that it’s located near River Yamuna and it has the Aravali Ranges towards its south.
The climate is generally extreme with summers being relatively hot and winters being relatively cold. Connectivity inside the city of Delhi and the city’s connectivity with other cities of the country is also something worth noting. Metro’s network connecting most parts of Delhi is commendable. It’s possible to travel from Delhi to Pune via flights, trains and private cabs.
Pune is known as ‘The Oxford of the East and has a number of flights connecting other cities with it. This city is prominently recognized as a colonial city playing a significant role in the period of India’s struggle for freedom. In recent times, it has made a name for itself as a growing IT hub.
Indian Railways offers transport service by trains from every part of the country. Pune also has different hotel packages ranging from budget to luxury which you can also get at a reduced price at certain times of the year. Another attractive aspect of the city is its fast food joints and pubs dotting the entire region. Even parts of Pune are well connected by buses.
This city is a part of Maharashtra and is situated near the Western Ghats and has retreat destinations ranging from beaches to hills around the city. Some popular tourist destinations include Mulshi, Lonavala and Khandala, Murud Janjira, Alibaug, Mahabaleshwar, Ajanta and Ellora Caves near Aurangabad. AC, Volvo and Deluxe buses are run by the government and private bus operators from Pune to all these destinations and back. You can also book train tickets in case you’re more comfortable with travelling by train.
Goa Express, Pune Duronto Express and Jhelum Express are some of the many fast-running express trains you can avail of from Delhi to Pune. The journey takes approximate 28 hours and the cost of tickets is very affordable at just Rs.450. Indigo and some airline offer their flight services from Delhi to Pune. Since the capital city is located in the northern part of India and Pune lies in the western part of the country, the distance between the two cities, which is almost 1466 kilometres, is too much to cover by bus.
