Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is settled on the banks of the Mutha river and is renowned world over as `The Oxford of the East.

Important national institutes like the National Chemical Laboratory, National Defence Academy, National Informatics Centre, C-DAC etc. are located in Pune, which is also one of the automotive and software hubs in India.
With students forming a large chunk of the population, the city has several multiplexes, clubs and eateries to suit varied palettes and pockets, picnic spots and entertainment avenues; while festivals such as the `Ganesh Utsav’, `Sawai Gandharva’ and the like offer a delightful cultural fare.