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Top things to do and Attractions in Pune:

The main districts of Pune:

Pune, despite being considered a small city, is growing very fast. Some its prominent areas are:
Deccan refers to the area around the Gymkhana by the same name. It is the cultural district and houses numerous theaters, art galleries and cinema halls.

Shivaji Nagar has a central bus stand and rail stop. The E-Square Multiplex is located here.

Camp is the area which refers to Central Pune. At the center of Camp lies Bund Garden, Pune’s largest green patch. Most of the corporate offices and upmarket shopping malls are located here.

Koregaon Park is located north-east of the Camp area. It is considered to be the poshest suburb and houses the city’s best restaurants. Osho Ashram is here and one finds the maximum number of foreigners here.

The Peths are a cluster of little neighborhoods that constitute the old part of town. Most of the lanes in this part of the city are narrow and one can find many street vendors sell snacks on the sidewalk.

Kothrud surrounds both sides of Karve Road and the adjoining Paud Road. It has the highest density of residential complexes in Pune. It houses quality restaurants as well as shopping complexes and also has many well known Schools & Engineering Colleges. Chandni Chowk located at extreme west of Kothrud hosts a number of well known restaurants and pubs – including a 24×7 cafe. The City Pride Multiplex and the Yeshwant Rao Natyagruh are located in this region.

Aundh is in the north western part of Pune. It is a fast growing locality attracting IT and BPO companies. It is also the most convenient residential area for people working in Hinjewadi IT park.
Pashan is in the western region of Pune and only 4 km away from the Pune University. It is an extremely beautiful and pleasant part of the town on account being surrounded by hills. The Pashan lake in this region is very beautiful – especially in rainy season. Being a pleasant, calm and quiet area, it is highly suitable for residential puposes. Pashan also houses the Natioanl Chemical Laboratory (NCL), The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Necklace Park and the Balaji temple.

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Kalyani Nagar is a fairly new and upcoming area located close to Koregaon Park having a multiplex and posh residential buildings.
Kharadi is an upcoming area. You can see this suburb on your left side while coming to Pune from Ahmednagar. Once a sleepy village, construction is now going on in a big way here. This area is 9 KM from the Pune railway station and about 7 KM from the airport. Zensar Technologies is in Kharadi.

Viman Nagar is another part of Pune developing extremely quickly. It is mostly a residential area with a handful of good restaurants. Some IT companies have come up in this area recently due to the development of the Gigaspace IT Park.

Lohegaon is a suburb of Pune. The airport is located here. It is connected to Viman Nagar and Kalyani Nagar via the newly constructed VIP road.

Hadapsar is the eastern suburb of Pune. It is a fast growing locality attracting IT and BPO companies. It is also endorsed by the world bank for its developemnt activities. Hadapsar is connected to the central city by the Pune-Nagar Highway. Hadapsar is also famous as the excellent location for the adventures paragliding. Thousands of national and international tourists come here, every year to experience he paragliding.

Mundhwa is an upcoming area. The famous Magarpatta Township is just adjoining this village.

Magarpatta City is the largest IT park SEZ located in Hadapsar. It is home to companies like IBM, Amdocs, Avaya, eInfochips, Cerillion, JohnDeere, Sybase, EXL Service, Aviva, EDS, Principal Finance, Mellon, Patni, Honeywell, ADP, Accenture, Reflexis, SAS, Teradeta, Zensar, Synechron, BNY Mellon and Mphasis.

Pimpri Chinchwad is an upcoming township at the outskirts of the city. It is at a distance of 18 KM from Pune railway station. A proposal to call it “New Pune” was struck down due to a large number of controversies. With its quick access to Hinjewadi (IT hub of Pune) and Talawade (upcoming IT hub of Pune), most of the IT professionals prefer to stay in this area.

Things to See in Pune:

Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. The Marathi film industry is also based here.

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Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum – The museum is housed in a Rajasthani style building situated close to the hustle and bustle of the busy Bajirao Road.

It holds a collection of the most fascinating Indian arts and crafts that you would have ever seen. Mastani Mahal which was brought and erected as it was from its original form is a masterpiece amongst it’s other exhibits. It has 36 sections which include carved palace and temple doors, 2,000 year old pottery, traditional Indian lamps and 17th century paintings.

Tribal Museum – Located off Koregaon Road to the east of Pune City Stn, this unique museum houses interesting artifacts from the Sahyadri and Gondhwa regions of Maharashtra.

Mahatma Phule Museum – You can see various industrial products, agricultural and handicraft articles in this museum, which was established in 1890. It is situated on Ghole Road, in Shivaji Nagar.
National War Museum – The idea of the National War Memorial was first put forth in 1996. The citizens of Pune, under the sponsorship of the Express Citizens’ Forum, set up the War Memorial fund. The committee asked the citizens of the city to contribute to the fund. From the ordinary common citizen to the big corporates, everyone decided to contribute whole-heartedly for the museum. The Foundation was laid in November 1997 and inaugurated in October 1998. The memorial is a 25-foot stone pillar.

Shaniwar Wada – This palace was built by the successors of Shivaji, the Peshwas in 1736. A massive fire destroyed the building in 1827. Most of the palace interiors also got destroyed and all that remains is the old fortified wall. But of course the impressive brass studded gates and lotus pools have also withstood the ravages of time.

This palace is situated in the heart of the city next to Deccan Gymkhana, Shivajinagar, and Laxmi Road. It has become the symbol of Pune culture. There is an impressive ‘Light & Sound Show’ in three languages (Marathi, Hindi and English) every evening at the wada. It details the history of the Maratha empire and the significance of the Shaniwar wada in that history.

Vishram Bagh Wada – The remains of this palace stand in the heart of the old city. It was built during the 18th century by a descendant of Shivaji the Peshwa. It is well known for its elaborate wooden facade.
Saras Baag – A Ganesh Temple stands in the middle of the garden in lake. It was built by Peshwa Bajirao II.

Aga Khan Palace – A gracious building having Italian arches, salons, suites and spacious lawns. The place is a historical landmark. During the 1942 Quit India Movement, the British interned Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi here. The palace belonged to Aga Khan, prince and head of Khoja sect who later donated the palace in order to erect a memorial , in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba (who died in this palace). Must see is a photographic exibition of various epochs in the freedom movement. You can see very rare B&W photos as well as paintings. The place is full of tranquility and solace. Also visit samadhi of Kasturba Gandhi which is in the backyard.

Parvati Hill temples – Standing atop this hillock you get a vertical glimpse of Pune. A steep flight of 108 narrow steps leads to the hill top temple built by Balaji Baji Rao. ‘Nagarkjana’ drum house is the imposing temple of Parvati and Devdeveshwar. This was once the private shrine of the Peshwas. It is also the final resting place of Nana Saheb Peshwa. The Parvati museum houses portraits of Peshwas, old manuscripts, coins etc.

Pune University, . The site of Poona University, stately mansions at Ganeshkhind built in Italian-Gothic style was the official residence of the Governor of Mumbai during the monsoon season. The 300m high tower beckons to all these who come here in the pursuit of higher education. It is one of the oldest universities of India.
Fergusson College, . Built in 1885,the College has beautiful tree-lined campus with smooth rolling hills in the background.
Katraj – A famous Jain Temple and a Snake Park are located here.
Chatushrungi Mata Temple, Senapati Bapat Road.

Pune Hotels - View from Sinhagad

Pataleshwar Caves – This 8th century rock cut temple is hidden in the heart of the city, in the midst of modern high rise structures and developments, at Shivajinagar. Reminiscent of Ellora, the temple has been carved out of a single boulder of awe inspiring size which includes massive pillars, a Shiva shrine and a Nandi bull. The temple is used by worshippers even today.

Bund Garden – This garden is also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Udyan. It was built by Sir Jamshedji Jeejeebhoy, on the right bank of the Mula-Mutha to provide the poor with water during summer. Main attraction here is the evening boat rides, horse rides etc.

The garden is famous for Bhel-Puri and Pani-Puri. It is situated on the Airport road and very close to the Camp area.

Sinhagad and Khadakwasala – This is a fort nearby which is a beautiful place to see. This is also a historic place in King Shivaji era. Khadakwasala has a dam and this place is famous for natural beauty around. A lot of folks flock here during rainy season.
Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary: It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1974 and situated at an altitude of 2100 feet to 3800 feet, spread over three districts of Pune, Raigad and Thane. Bhimashankar wildlife’s vegetation comprises of semi-evergreen forests as well as western tropical hill forests. Two major Tributaries of Krishna River named Bhim and Ghod, originate from this area.

Cultural Centers:
Alliance Francaise de Pune, 270/D, Patrakar Nagar Rd.
Goethe Institut, 14/3B, Dhole Patil Rd.
Pune Music Cultural Centre, 459/1, Sadashiv Peth.
Fortune Art Gallery, 86/1, Erandwana, Deccan Gymkhana.
Baneshwar, Pune-Satara Rd. A favorite picnicking spot.
Shirgaon, Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Chateau Indage Winery, Narayangaon. A pleasant 80 km drive through toll roads and ghats. The Chateau has a good restaurant as well.
Shirdi, Pune-Nashik Highway. Shirdi famous for Sai baba temple. Also residence of Sai baba.
Appu Ghar
Dehu

Neel Kantheshwar hill based temple near source of our Mutha river. 35 KM from Pune, It is a good hill station with hundreds of statues purposely installed there describing scenes from Hindu scriptures and Puranas.This place also offers you to watch scenes of three major dams from it’s top, which is very exciting for Nature lovers.
Mulshi – To the west of Pune lies Munshi, near the town of Lonavala. Mulshi and the surroundings are abundant with natural beauty that includes a dam, the hilly region of Sahyadri’s deep forests and forts like Dhangad and Koraigadh. The water from the dam is used for generating electricity.

NDA (National Defence Acadamy),
Osho Ashram
Pashan Lake

Beaches near Pune

Diveagar is among few beaches of konkan. It is approximately 180 kms away from Pune. It takes around 5 hours to reach there. This is a very beautiful beach. It is a small village surrounded by greenery. It is better to go for two days (one night stay). Good veg and non veg food is available. Don’t forget to have veg food of Mr Bapat. His speciality is Modak (a veg sweet item)(yummy tasty)

Forts and trekking destinations near Pune

Hillstaions near Pune

Malshej Ghat: Malshej Ghat is among the most popular outing spot from Pune. This place is located amidst the sahyadri Hills. This place is popular among the local as well as other tourists. It is a perfect place for nature lovers, where they can spend their holidays. Malshej Ghat is one of the beautiful Hill stations of Maharashtra. There are many beautiful locations and some beautiful waterfalls which tourists to fall in love with this place.

Rajmachi Rajmachi (Udhewadi) is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri in India. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is about 15 km treking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivade village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery.

Weekend getaways
Alibag
Lonavala and Khandala
Kamshet

Temple Pilots Paragliding Club , Nirvana Paragliding , Native Place Getaway – Kamshet

Hill forts

A day trip from Pune

Pune – Bhuleshwar – Purandar – Sinhagad – Pune

This round trip takes in some of the interesting hill forts around Pune. Total distance is about 220km and will take 6 hours just to drive the loop, with lunch and sightseeing added on. The full trip could take up to 12 hours so leave a full day. It is suggested that this trip is undertaken either by motorcycle or 4WD due to the state of some of the roads that are encountered. It is possible to make the journey in a regular car (and many do – even auto ricks) but it will take longer and there will be a heavy toll on the cars suspension. To be as safe as possible you would also want some experience on driving on broken/ unsurfaced roads and dealing with the challenges of driving in India.

Leave Pune on the National Highway 9 (Pune Solapur Highway) which passes the racecourse. This is a toll road and also very busy with cars and trucks. If you have taken a motorcycle be very careful.

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The turn off to Bhuleshwar is about 35km from Pune and shortly after the second toll booth (about 2km before Yavat village). A concrete bridge crosses a canal and the turn off is to the right just before the bridge. There is no sign in English, but there is a sign to Deccan Industrial Explosives pte. After 5km or so the road will climb into some ghats, where the road becomes quite broken. Once you reach the top of the ghats you will see the temple and a prominent radio mast to the right. The turn to the temple is the next right, the road becomes quite steep at some points.

After visiting the temple and fort (allow 30 to 40 mins), return to the road and turn right where you turned off. This road will take you to Saswad (or Sasvad on some maps). There are several turnoffs, keep heading west, but also plenty of people to ask the way, nearly everyone knows Saswad. The scenery is quite flat though enlivened by scenes of Indian rural life. The road is paved but quite rough. You can take lunch when you reach the town.

Thereafter, ask the way for Purandar itself or Nasrapur which is where the road goes. Many people know it. The road is the Diwale to Narayanpur road. In fact the hill itself is easy to spot as it towers above Narayanpur. After 5km after the turnoff from you will reach a left fork which is signed (not in English). Take this and follow the twisty road to Purandar. At time of writing (October 09) the majority of the road is totally unsurfaced (awaiting surfacing) so would be muddy during rain and there is also the possibility of dealing with the resurfacing activity. Allow 30 minutes to enjoy the views and look at the abandoned army buildings and another 1.5 hours to climb to the top and explore.

It will take about 15 minutes to regain the main road if you have a motorbike. Turn left when you reach it and enjoy the smooth tarmac and twists of the road as you pass between the two hills. Eventually you will reach National highway 4 (also a toll road), turn right and again pay attention to the road hazards.

Approximately 12km later at Khed take a left turn towards Shivapur. Pass through towards Kondapur, where you take a right fork, thereafter at the T-junction take the left which leads to Sinhagad Fort.

In terms of time to spend here it is best to gauge your stamina and enthusiasm against the amount of light you have left, as it is better to end the journey in daylight rather than drive at night.

Retrace your steps to NH4 and then follow this back to Pune. You will arrive in the Bibvewadi area in the south of the city.
Bhuleshwar – a very beautiful 1100 year old hill temple near Yavat in the Saswad region. The patterns and beautiful stone statues inside the temple are stunning. This place is around 60 Km via Saswad- the closest and most beautiful route. This place and the surrounding areas of Saswad are praised by one British General, the Duke of Welligton as “one of the best peaceful place in the Deccan plateau and the region of beautiful temples”
Nil Kantheshwar

Top things to Do in Pune:

Gliding Centre Pune. Go for a joy ride in a glider and experience flying like a bird. Get an aerial view of Pune at a very nominal cost of Rs 187 only. You can also learn to fly gliders at the Gliding Centre, which is India’s oldest and till date the most active hub for gliding. The centre is located at Hadapsar on the eastern side of the city. Flying activity is conducted from Sunday through Thursday.

Paragliding School & Flying Club Located an hrs drive from Pune at Kamshet Learn to Paraglide with Nirvana India’s oldest and largest residential paragliding school . Flying activity is on from October – June .

Panshet Water Park At a nearby dam, the tourism department has setup a water sports park.

Tilak Tank A state-of-the-art swimming pool in the heart of the city.

Horse riding and go out for horse treks with Digvijay Pratishthan

Tekdi – is the marathi word for hill. There are many small scenic hills in the city used for treking and birdwatching.

Bird Watching:Tourists can enjoy boating and bird viewing in some of the city parks of Pune. Migratory parks can viewed throughout the year in Pune. If tourists can make it on the right time they can view many migrated birds in the parks.

Trekking: Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary in pune, offers a thrilling and amazing trekking experience for the nature lovers. This wildlife sanctuary has two trekking trails available Seedi Ghat and Ganpati Ghat, out of these two Ganpathi Ghat is a longer and less dangerous trekking path.

Japalouppe Equestrian Center (Talegaon Dabhade), somatne phata, mumbai pune highway, talegaon Dabhade, ☎ 9890920183, [42]. 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Punes Premier Riding school, Japalouppe is spread out over a picturesque 19 acres, with a team of 60 horses catering to a wide skill set of riders, from basic trotting and school work to advanced jumping and dressage

Festivals in Pune:

Festivals

Pune has a full calendar of events, ranging from Classical Music to Rock Concerts. However, Pune’s most famous festival is the Pune Festival, which is held during the Ganesha Mahotsav.

The Ganesh Mahotsav initiated by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, today is celebrated with great enthusiasm, as city interiors almost remain blocked for ten days. Pune has more than 2000 mandals with Dagdusheth Halwai being the biggest and most famous one.

Sawai Gandharva, which started back in the 1960s, has had every Indian and international artist perform and has given rise to a number of budding ones too. It is held in the months of December from dawn to dusk over three days.

The Osho Festival is another international crowd puller in Pune. Held in the Osho Aashram in Koregaon Park, disciples and followers of Bhagwaan Rajneesh make it a point to attend this festival.
The Chaturshringi Fair is an annual event. It is held overnight on Navratri at Senapati Bapat Road. Giant-wheels are the main attractions but the food sold at the stalls is delicious too.
The Pune International Film Festival – takes place annually and attracts some splendid films from around the world. This festival which generally takes place in January, lasts for a week and is a treat for film lovers in the city.

A number of College festivals have become very commercialised, but still attract big crowds and a very high degree of competition from colleges all over Pune. Verve organised by Express Youth Forum is the biggest inter-collegiate cultural festival in India while Concepts organized by the Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) is a very popular engineering (technical) event. So all year round, there is enough excitement to keep Puneites and tourists on their toes.

Shopping in Pune, India:

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Pune is a city where you will find an excellent range of streetside shops as well as a few outstanding malls. Pune is a good place to pick up some Indian slippers made of rubber. Kolhapuri chappals can also be bought off the pavement.

They tend to be soft and comfortable, and are manufactured in the Maharashtrian town of Kolhapur a few hundred miles south of Pune.

Budget

All the places listed here are places where you can bargain hard and get some good stuff off the pavement for rock-bottom prices.
M.G. Road. Any items such as shoes, clothing, pots, pans, electronics, stationary, furniture, kitchen sinks etc. can be found at Mahatma Gandhi Road, known to locals simply as M.G. Road. Supposedly every city in India has a street called M.G. Road.

Laxmi Road. A very huge market selling gold jewelry and clothes.

Tulshi Baug. Located on the Bajirao Road, near Maharashtra Bank. It is a must visit and also a favourite middle-class family market. Very cheap ladies garments, footwear and other items required for daily use are available at low prices.

Fashion Street. Located in the Pune Camp Area near M.G. Road. A special market where you can easily bargain your way to lots of inexpensive readymade garments, footwear, leather items and fashion accessories.

Juna Bazar. Located near the Pune Railway Station (en route to the Pune Municipal Corporation). The market is held every Wednesday and Sunday on the street. It is sort of a flea market and you could get your hands on a variety of interesting objects for throw-away prices including old rare coins, gramophone records and other such unique paraphernalia.

Hongkong Lane. Located in Deccan near the Garware Bridge,the lane has a blink-and-you-will-miss-it entrance. You will be surprised to find all that this tiny lane has to offer, including some very good bargains on bags,clothes,accessories,books and footwear.

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Vishram Baug Wada, there is a shop inside Vishram baug wada where u get variety of decorative as well as daily use items. the highlight of this shop is all the goods are created by small groups of women (Mahila Bachat Gata). Most of the items are handmade and exclusive variety. We must support such groups of women who are fighting against all odds to become independent.

Koregaon Park, One of the several boutiques on North Main Road and its by lanes in Koregaon Park. These are small exclusive boutiques and have a good collection, so expect to pay for your clothes, but you may find the occasional great bargain.

Books

Puneites are crazy about books. This shows in the number of excellent bookshops scattered throughout the city. The area known as ‘Appa Balwant Chowk’ is famous for various big and small book shops. Some of them specialize in special subjects like Law books,management books,religious books,computer books,music books etc.

Birds of Pune available from Centre for Environment Education [44] and Kalpavriksh [45]
Ajit Law Book Depot [46], Appa Balwant Chowk.

The Crossword chain of bookshops has 8 branches in Pune.
The WORD bookshop, Boottee St, Camp.
Book World, Basement, Sagar Arcade, FC Road.
Book Space, 593, Ganesh Peth.
Landmark [47], Molendina Rd, On top of Dorabjee’s.
Manney’s Book Centre, Molendina Rd, Pune Camp Area.
Popular Book Shop, Deccan Gymkhana.
Utkarsh Book Depot, Deccan Gymkhana, Near Garware Bridge.

Electronics

Pune is a technology hub and is home to IT/ITES/BPO professionals. Pune also has one of the highest densities of Engineers and Management graduates pursuing studies. Sony World, Dass, House of Laptops, Croma are electronics chains dishing out the goodies.

EatThis guide uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget Under Rs 80
Mid-range Rs 80-200
Splurge Rs 200 +

Pune is undoubtedly a great place to eat. Fergusson College Road is full of budget eateries serving delicous hot food at nominal charges. For a range of multi-cuisine restaurants, visit ABC Farms, Koregaon Park, which houses the city’s best restaurants. Almost all restaurants open and close at similar hours. 10 in the morning to 11 at night is the usual. Of course, restaurant bars stay open till at least midnight. Misals are a Pune favourite, if you can stomach the spice in them. They are a tasty meal and a visit to Bedekar Misal or Shree Uphar Gruha is a must. They are located in the Peth areas and are famous. Shree Uphar Gruha is located at Tulsi Baug. Its a small joint but dishes out tasty Misal and fritters.

For variety, head out to Koregaon Park. North Main Road is a lane with more than 50 restaurants. It offers a choice of cuisine including Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Japanese and a variety of local Indian food; there is a restaurant to fit every taste and mood. ABC farms in Koregaon Park has many restaurants at one place – ideal when you cannot decide before leaving for dinner. Koregaon Park is known as The Restaurant Suburb, and holds a similar status to Pune that Bandra holds to Mumbai.

Budget
Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale outlets in the city are also a must go for a variety of sweetmeats and snack items. The Gulabjamun with sprinkled sugar which is a desert dish and the famous Bakarwadi which is a fried chickpea flour preparation, are something worth trying while visiting Pune.

Good Luck Cafe,Good Luck Chowk(Square), F.C Road. One of the oldest and among the most popular resturants in Pune, it serves Iranian/Punjabi dishes, but is well know for its tea and butter bread. mostly frequanted by collegians it’s a cool place to hang out.

Vohuman, 34, Sassoon Rd. An awesome Iranian place serving delicious omelettes. Good for breakfast. Right next to the Jehangir Hospital.

Chaitanya(vegetarian)/Tawas and Tandoors(non-vegetarian) at F.C. Road. Serves quite cheap stuffed parathas(layered chapattis), rice.Has combos of chicken/mutton/fish curries and dal(lentils)+parathas;biryanis;tandoor snacks on offer at very reasonable prices.

Delhi Kitchen,Near Kotbagi Hospital,Aundh/Deep Bungalow Chowk. Serves cheap and delightful punjabi food.Curries available in different serving sizes;a ‘quarter’ curry being sufficient for one person.

Manmeet Chat Center, On east side of F.C. Road next to Subway and opposite F.C. College Junior wing entrance, near

Sant Tukaram Chouk. Tel: 64001088. Delicious chat. ‘Popular basket chat’ is INR 50 and is a tasty filling meal or great for sharing. The ‘extra special’costs INR 5 more.

Ande Ka Funda, Paud road. The only place for eggeterian. Serves 26 egg items.

Vaishali, 1218/1, Shivaji Nagar, Fergusson College Rd. A popular youth joint serving amazing South Indian dishes. Their Sambhar is arguably the best in the City.

Wadeshwar, Fergusson College Rd. Another popular eating place. The best fast food you will get here inlcludes appe, vada-sambhar, and pav bhaji. Another branch of wadeshwar is also there on Bajirao road, Shukrawar peth, which serves very good idlis and uttapa, and alu paratha.worth a try.

Kayani Bakery, East St. Famous for its Shrewsbury biscuits, Walnut Cake and Sponge Cake, many mouth watering bakery items here disappear almost instantly over the counter.

German Bakery, 291, Vaswani Nagar, Koregaon Park. A great bakery serving healthy and wholesome sandwiches, pastries, rolls etc.

Asha Dining Hall, Apte Road. Good Marathi thali at a very reasonable price and a clean dining place.
Burger King has two branches and serves brilliant grilled sandwiches. Their ‘King Burger’ is huge, good to eat and make for a very inexpensive, sumptuous meal. However, this is not related to the international chain.
2394, East St.
near ABC tower,(kalyani nagar bridge), Koregaon Park.

Suyog Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana.
INOX Multiplex, Bund Garden Rd, Camp.
Marigold Complex, Survey 15, Wadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar.
Survey 127, Karve Rd, Kothrud.

D.P. Road, Aundh.

Baan Thai Bakers Point,NIBM Road.Pretty good variety of Prawns and Chicken preperations.

Sharvaree / Shabree. 1199/1A FC Road. 411004, Pune (corner of FC Road and Ghole Road). Phone: +91 20 25531511. . Sharvaree is upstairs and famous for traditional Maharashtrian ‘thalipeeth’, a savoury multigrain pancake snack. Downstairs is Shabree which is multicuisine but specialises in Maharashtrian thali (INR 150). The food is good and the restaurant is very clean and pleasant.
Marzorin, Main Street, Camp. Famous for sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Nisarg Vada Paav Off SB Road, Near SBI ATM to Vikhe Patil College. The best Vada Paav in Pune(place not at all clean)
Janaseva Garvare Brigde, behind Chitale. Traditional Maharashtrian Thali, very famous and visited by many maharashtrians visiting Pune.

Top in TownGarvare Bridge, Behind Chitale Opp Deccan Gymkhana. Amazing non-veg food items. Do not miss fish and Chicken here.

JJ Garden Vada PavMG Road, Camp. Serves one of the best Vada Pav with green chutney. A must have when you are in Pune.

Vasu Vada PavBhel Chowk, Pradhikaran. Serves one of the best Vada Pav. A must have when you are in Pimpri Chinchwad.

Kondhalkar MastaniAnother place for mouthwatering mastanis. Khus & Pista are the best. Also try the seasonal flavours – Guava, Jamun & Custard Apple.

Godbole’s Suswaram Kothrud, near bedekar Ganapati. Very good maharashtrian snaks like Khichadi, pohe, vada pav, sheera. Also serves very good lunch.

‘Bapat Upahar Gruha, Near Raja kelkar Museum. Excellent Maharashtrian Food and very affordable.
‘Steamy affair, JM Rd (between Balgandharv and Deccan Bus stand). Serves steam idli, fried idli, veg idli, corn idli, kutti idli, pepper idli and dahi idli among the 15 different varieties. The speciality is the varaya idli which is served exclusively on Thursdays and Saturdays for people who observe fast. Another unique type of idli served here is the kadhi idli. Spicy chutneys served along with these sumptuous snacks make the dish even more interesting. All the idlis are Rs 12-22.

Mid-range
‘Satguru Punjabi Rasoi” Best Nort Indian Food in Pune located on Viman Nagar Chowk opposite Giga Space IT park. 2kms from Koregaon Park on Nagar Road. Try it good place hangout in eveinings and night.[49]
Vohuman, 34, Sassoon Rd. An awesome Iranian place serving delicious omelettes. Good for breakfast. Right next to the Jehangir Hospital.

Chaitanya(vegetarian)/Tawas and Tandoors(non-vegetarian) at F.C. Road. Serves quite cheap stuffed parathas(layered chapattis), rice.Has combos of chicken/mutton/fish curries and dal(lentils)+parathas;biryanis;tandoor snacks on offer at very reasonable prices.

Delhi Kitchen,Near Kotbagi Hospital,Aundh/Deep Bungalow Chowk. Serves cheap and delightful punjabi food.Curries available in different serving sizes;a ‘quarter’ curry being sufficient for one person.

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Manmeet Chat Center, On east side of F.C. Road next to Subway and opposite F.C. College Junior wing entrance, near Sant Tukaram Chouk. Tel: 64001088. Delicious chat. ‘Popular basket chat’ is INR 50 and is a tasty filling meal or great for sharing. The ‘extra special’costs INR 5 more.

Ande Ka Funda, Paud road. The only place for eggeterian. Serves 26 egg items.

Vaishali, 1218/1, Shivaji Nagar, Fergusson College Rd. A popular youth joint serving amazing South Indian dishes. Their Sambhar is arguably the best in the City.

Wadeshwar, Fergusson College Rd. Another popular eating place. The best fast food you will get here inlcludes appe, vada-sambhar, and pav bhaji. Another branch of wadeshwar is also there on Bajirao road, Shukrawar peth, which serves very good idlis and uttapa, and alu paratha.worth a try.

Kayani Bakery, East St. Famous for its Shrewsbury biscuits, Walnut Cake and Sponge Cake, many mouth watering bakery items here disappear almost instantly over the counter.

German Bakery, 291, Vaswani Nagar, Koregaon Park. A great bakery serving healthy and wholesome sandwiches, pastries, rolls etc.

Asha Dining Hall, Apte Road. Good Marathi thali at a very reasonable price and a clean dining place.

Burger King has two branches and serves brilliant grilled sandwiches. Their ‘King Burger’ is huge, good to eat and make for a very inexpensive, sumptuous meal. However, this is not related to the international chain.
2394, East St.
near ABC tower,(kalyani nagar bridge), Koregaon Park.
Suyog Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana.
INOX Multiplex, Bund Garden Rd, Camp.
Marigold Complex, Survey 15, Wadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar.
Survey 127, Karve Rd, Kothrud.
D.P. Road, Aundh.

Baan Thai Bakers Point,NIBM Road.Pretty good variety of Prawns and Chicken preperations.

Sharvaree / Shabree. 1199/1A FC Road. 411004, Pune (corner of FC Road and Ghole Road). Phone: +91 20 25531511. . Sharvaree is upstairs and famous for traditional Maharashtrian ‘thalipeeth’, a savoury multigrain pancake snack. Downstairs is Shabree which is multicuisine but specialises in Maharashtrian thali (INR 150). The food is good and the restaurant is very clean and pleasant.

Marzorin, Main Street, Camp. Famous for sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

Nisarg Vada Paav Off SB Road, Near SBI ATM to Vikhe Patil College. The best Vada Paav in Pune(place not at all clean)
Janaseva Garvare Brigde, behind Chitale. Traditional Maharashtrian Thali, very famous and visited by many maharashtrians visiting Pune.

Top in TownGarvare Bridge, Behind Chitale Opp Deccan Gymkhana. Amazing non-veg food items. Do not miss fish and Chicken here.

JJ Garden Vada PavMG Road, Camp. Serves one of the best Vada Pav with green chutney. A must have when you are in Pune.

Vasu Vada PavBhel Chowk, Pradhikaran. Serves one of the best Vada Pav. A must have when you are in Pimpri Chinchwad.

Kondhalkar MastaniAnother place for mouthwatering mastanis. Khus & Pista are the best. Also try the seasonal flavours – Guava, Jamun & Custard Apple.

Godbole’s Suswaram Kothrud, near bedekar Ganapati. Very good maharashtrian snaks like Khichadi, pohe, vada pav, sheera. Also serves very good lunch.

‘Bapat Upahar Gruha, Near Raja kelkar Museum. Excellent Maharashtrian Food and very affordable.
‘Sukanta ,Near Deccan just near to Z bridge is famous for Thali.The food is very tasty

Splurge
Barberque Nation, Kalyani Nagar. Offers a vast & Delicious variety of concept dining menu for around 500 bucks only. Really worth paying for, specially for the unlimited servings of Prawns, Crabs, Chicken, Mutton, Fish and also equally delicious

Veg food. Good 8-10 variety of desserts to finish your meal.
Chingari also serves Indian food, but in an open-air atmosphere.
City Point, Dhole Patil Rd.

Coffee Shop is a 24 hour cafe which serves Indian, Continental and Italian dishes.
Flags, INOX Multiplex, Bund Garden Rd, Camp. Has a very interesting menu.

Kabab Factory package, Package comes in both Veg and Non-Veg formats costing Rs. 325 (approx $7.36) and Rs. 375 (approx $8.50) + taxes, respectively. Package include unlimited delicious kababs (6-7 different types), Roti, Dal, Biryani and desserts (4-5 different types to choose from) every item listed is unlimited.

La Brasserie serves good pastries in a trendy atmosphere.
La Dolce Vita, City Point, Dhole Patil Rd. Serves authentic cuisine from Tuscan, Italy. The menu has an extensive list of Italian wines.

La Pizzeria, 361/5, Bund Garden Rd, Camp. Newly opened Opp E-Square in Hotel Srimaan. Tel. (020) 26133535; (020) 40077000. Has amazing Italian cuisine, pizzas and garlic bread, and it is run by an Italian. Has a fine-dining ambience.

Le Meridien, Mill Rd. Pune’s most luxurious hotel offers numerous dining options.
Mainland China [51] serves excellent Chinese dishes. One of the few Chinese restaurants in the country which serves authentic and non-Indianized food. The menu has a great selection of Cantonese Dim-sums.

Malaka Spice, Koregaon Park. Lip smacking Continental food.
Mystic Masala serves authentic Indian food.

Nisarg, Nal Stop Junction, Off karve Road, Erandwane serves excellent Malvan/Goan style Sea Food specially crabs & lobsters.

Oh Calcutta, City Point, Dhole Patil Rd. Continental fare.

Pizza Express, Sohrab Hall, RBM Cannaught Rd. You must try the delicious chocolate fudge. Although it is rather expensive compared to Domino’s or Pizza Corner, the pizzas are extremely authentic.

Pizza Hut, at Jangli Maharaj Road, M G Road, and several other outlets. The world-famous pizza chain.
Plot 403, Unit 7, ICC Tech Park, Senapati Bapat Rd.

Sigree, City Point, Dhole Patil Rd,delicious food.worth having buffet of 350 bucks.
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pice Island serves North Indian cuisine and is ideal for fine dining. There is a live band in the evenings.
Taj Blue Diamond, 11, Koregaon Rd, Koregaon Park. This Taj hotel has three restaurants and a bar.

The Orient, Sun n Sand, NH 4. Serves authentic Chinese food in a laid-back atmosphere with soft music in the background. Quite similar to the Whispering Bamboo in the Taj.

The Tea Lounge serves tea and snacks in a laid-back atmosphere.

The Yellow Chilli. Sanskriti Lifestyle Complex, Lane No. 7, Koregaon Park, Pune. Phone: 41285454, 41285757. Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor dishes up a wide variety of interpretations of Maharashtrian and northern Indian cuisines. Choose between the outside veranda with a bar-b-q buffet, or venture into the stylish modern interior for a la carte. The choc chip kulfi is listed as a must try – this is no exaggeration!
Whispering Bamboo is an Oriental restaurant serving Thai and Chinese cuisine.

Bars in Pune:

7 Bamboo,koregaon park
Apache – The Livid Lounge, F.C. Road and Banjara Hills, Chandani Chowk. One rocking place. Good heavy music. Recommended for a rock/ metal head.
Carzonrent, ABC Farms, Koregaon Park.
The Easy Bar, Taj Blue Diamond, 11, Koregaon Rd, Koregaon Park.
Club Nirvana, INOX Multiplex, Bund Garden Rd, Camp.
Elysium Koregaon Park,(Mind Circus Innovations project).
Entresol Bar, Le Meridien, Mill Rd.
Hi Tide, Sagar Plaza, 1, Bund Garden Rd.
Olas, ABC Farms, Koregaon Park.
Provogue Lounge Lounge, ABC Farms, Koregaon Park.
Pub Carousel, Holiday Inn, 262, Bund Garden Rd.
Raviraj, Deccan Gymkhana
Roof Top Bar, Le Meridien, Mill Rd.
Scream – The Club, Le Meridien, Mill Rd.
Soul Purpose at Deccan Rendezvous (See ‘Sleep’ for details). Extremely subdued lighting would make this a good place for an illicit rendezvous. Clientele are a mix of business travellers and dining guests. Open 12 noon to 3 pm & 7 pm to 11.30 pm.
Ten Downing Street, Gera Plaza, Dhole Patil Rd.
Thousand Oaks, 2/17, East St, Camp. Until 11.15pm.
Toons, MG Road.
Wondurr Bar, ABC Farms, Koregaon Park.

Popular Cafes & Coffee Houses in Pune:

There is no lack of coffee shops in the city. Some of the restaurants listed above serve good coffee, or head to a branch of the Barista or Cafe Coffee Day chains, both of which have numerous locations around town. The FC Road and MG Road branches of Barista are wi-fi hotspots.

Dorabji is famous for coffee and it’s products, Don’t forget to enjoy
bun-maska (bread with butter) with Irani tea at Goodluck on FC road.

Juice World, M.G. Rd/ East St. Serves wonderful parathas and pav bhaji.

Durga, Paud Road. A popular joint for coffee.

Coffee House, M.G. Rd. Enjoy their Channa Bhathura.

Cafe Good Luck End of FC Road, Good Luck Chowk. Oldest Iraninan restaurent. Famous for Bread items and Mutton Kheema.

Coffee Stop Near Om Super Market. Enjoy the best cold coffee here

Sujata MastaniDelicious mastani (thick milkshake with icecream) served here

Internet access in Pune:

A large number of internet cafes dot the city. Most private cafes charge about Rs 10-25 (35-55 US cents) an hour. However, the Reliance World chain of cyber cafes run by Reliance Communications offer fast broadband connections at around a dollar per hour. There are 8 branches in Pune
Plot 69, Sec 27A, Nigdi.
Plot 19/20, Swajos Complex, Aundh.
Ishwarlal Palace, Plot 293/294, Pimpri.
Hotel Regency, Dhole Patil Rd.
19/20, Rahul Complex, Paud Rd.
917/2A, FC Rd, Deccan Gymkhana.
1358/A, Shukrawar Peth, Bajirao Rd.
Shop 4, Sterling Centre, M.G. Rd, Camp.

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