If stones could speak, there would be a lot that the monuments at Mandu could tell. Located in the heart of the Malwa plateau in Madhya Pradesh, this quaint town has been host to various dynasties. Citadels greet you...

Located in Yerawada on Pune Nagar road amidst neatly manicured lawns with glorious fountains and chirping, exotic birds, is the magnificent Aga Khan Palace. In fact, the thick green foliage around it does a good job of hiding it from the world’s eye...

Located at about three hours drive from Pune, in the vicinity of the Ashtavinayak Pali temple in Raigad is the fort of Sudhagad. The journey on the road via Expressway is pleasant with diverse shades of green and luxuriant fields all around...

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...