Nestled in the Sahayadri ranges of Maharashtra, about 62 kilometers away from Pune is Lonavala, a pictorial hill station extremely popular as a weekend getaway for Mumbaikars as well as Puneities. From Pune, you could drive down the Expressway...

From Pune-Mumbai Expressway meandering through the little lanes and villages of Karjat, the three-hour drive from Pune to Kothaligad is a beautiful one. Situated in the the Shahpur Taluka of Thane District approximately 21 kilometers to the north east of Karjat...

Wind up the year with lots of fun and gaiety. MetroMela gives you a lowdown on the happening events scheduled at Pune’s hotspots for this New Year’s Eve...

Considered to be the God of luck and wellbeing, Tirupati Balaji’s temple in Andhra Pradesh is the most visited religious and holy places in India. For those living in Pune, there is a replica of Lord Venkateshwara’s temple at Ketkawale village in Purandar. It’s the perfect pilgrimage destination for weekends...

Diwali the festival of lights is all set to illuminate our lives. The enthusiasm on the market streets, the preparation of the Diwali delicacies, the excitement of children in making mud forts...it’s all happening. In Pune, Diwali is celebrated with a distinct fervor, according to well known Marathi actor Vrishasen Dabholkar, the main protagonist of Marathi serial Kunku and supporting actor of the official Oscar Entry for 2008 Valu...

On account of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, MetroMela remembers the great hero Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Fondly called as Bapu gandhior Mahatma he fought for the country’s freedom struggle and died as a martyr. His profound teachings are well known across the world. In fact during his freedom struggle towards India’s independence, Pune had a significant role to play as well...

Located at Mukundnagar in Pune is a popular hotspot, 3D Destination Fun. A large neon sign leads you in. A bunch of impatient kids and teenagers outside indicates its popularity. Inside, a huge sprawling area is well segregated into a bowling alley, eating area and a gaming zone which is centrally air conditioned though a little dingy looking...

The onset of autumn signifies the homecoming of the Mother Goddess celebrated as Navratri that beckons this year from 19th of September. Marking the victory of Goddess Adishakti over demon Mahishasur after a battle, the festival brings with it the aura of festivity and celebration.....

When you walk down the memory lane there are special moments that you wish you could freeze forever. One such way of remembering someone special and doing a good deed in return is by planting a tree in his / her remembrance. Smruti Udyan is one such concept of memory parks in Pune...

Pune has its share of new and old live music joints catering to its ever increasing music aficionados. The live music event energy and spirit of live performances, whether soulful or electrifying, is worth an experience. Here's a roundup of places popular for live music performances in the city...