Best restaurants and bars
Pune’s affluent young things have money to burn these days, and new, innovative places to eat and drink open up every month to relieve them of their tech salaries. Booking is advisable at the smarter places at weekends. In addition, several of the hotels have good restaurants
Koregaon Park
The largest concentration of new restaurants are found up at the eastern end of Koregaon Park.
FC Rd
Cutting through Deccan Gymkhana, FC Rd features numerous Indian restaurants and good-value cafes.
Camp (MG Rd)
One of the coolest stretches of road in the city, MG Rd has lots of food options, including fast-food chains and dessert shops.
How to get around
From buses to bikes, it is easy to get around Pune. Here’s how to do it.
Pune has an extensive network of local buses operated by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML). Auto-rickshaws are a popular mode of transport for short distances in Pune. They are easily available and can be hailed from the roadside. Haggle before setting off.
The first section of the Pune metro may only comprise five stations and 12 km of travel, but it’s a great way of cutting between the city centre and its cooler, student areas.
Various taxi services and cab aggregators like Ola and Uber operate in Pune. Pune has introduced dedicated cycling tracks in some areas, promoting cycling as an eco-friendly and healthy mode of transport. Ask at your hotel for wheels.
What is the best time to visit Pune?
The best time to visit Pune is the October–February period when it is typically hot and dry. Temperatures ramp up from March to May, when it can get uncomfortable, and thunderstorms are not uncommon. The monsoon generally hits in June and lasts till September, with July being the wettest month.
Find out more about the best time to visit India.
How many days do you need in Pune?
Most travellers will only spend 2 to 3 days in Pune. This is enough time to visit the Aga Khan Palace and the Tribal Museum and mooch about a bit. However, if you’re planning to visit Osho, it’s worth booking a course for a week or two to get the entire experience.
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