Pune,formerly called Poona,is a state of Maharashtra.It is the second largest city in Maharashtra, is located near the Sahyadri Hills at 586m (1973 ft).Places of interest in pune are Gandhi National Memorial,Parvati Hill and Temple,Raja Kelkar Museum,Pataleshwara Temple,Shaniwar Wada Palace,Tribal Museum,The Bund Gardens and Osho Commune International.