Pen — Travel Guide
Pen is a town and taluka in Raigad district of Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for world class Ganesh idols. It is geographical and cultural center of Raigad district. Name of Pen is derived from the term or "Pene", which means 'A place to rest'. Although no one is certain about the origin of Pen, historians think it probably dates back to the times of Buddha. Due to its vantage location, Pen developed as a port city, with trade links as far as Egypt. It had a very prosperous marketplace where exchange of goods to and from deccan took place.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Instead of Pen you can a get flight to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport on regular basis.
Pen - 42 km away
By Train
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Pen.
Shopping in Pen is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Pen to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Pen
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