Pune Holiday

Gondal is an erstwhile princely state of the Jadeja Rajput clan, near Rajkot in Gujarat. Dotted with beautiful palaces, this laidback and charming little town stands by a quietly flowing river.

For decades, Allahabad has been the intellectual and cultural center of Uttar Pradesh in North India. Replete with wide tree-lined avenues, a century-old University, and famed High Court, this peaceful city stands by one of the subcontinent’s mightiest rivers – the Ganges.

The Union Territory of Diu, a former Portuguese colony, is a tiny island connected to the mainland of Gujarat by a bridge. Less flamboyant than its Portuguese cousin Goa further down south, Diu has its own colorful charm.

The princely state of Palanpur has a long history going back to the subcontinent’s medieval era. Currently part of the Indian state of Gujarat, Palanpur boasts many a historical structure that continues to stand till this date.

Ahmedabad: Manchester of the East! This historic center of Ahmedabad is a thriving business district on the Sabarmati river, founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah.

Aurangabad was named after the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and became the capital of the dynasty in the 18th century.

Bhavnagar is a city of education and culture, and is known as the cultural capital of Saurashtra.

Bhopal: Unique synthesis of Hinduism and Islam Situated around two artificial lakes enclosed by a masonry wall, Bhopal is a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic cultures; having a sprinkling of landscaped gardens and lakes; while its mosques’ huge minarets appearing on the horizon silently signal the arrival of Bhopal to the visitor!