East Pune
East Pune is the eastern part of the metropolis.
Get in
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Map of East PuneSee
[edit]Gardens
[edit]- 1 Empress Botanical Garden, Kavade Mala, Camp (near Race Course), ☏ +91 96070 72605. 9:00AM-5:30PM. It has a collection of regional plants, including rare trees and flowers.
Museums
[edit]- 2 National War Memorial, Prince of Wales Dr Rd, Ghorpuri Lines, Dobarwadi, Ghorpadi. The National War Memorial is an 8 m (26 ft) stone pillar dedicated to post-Independence war heroes. A garden surrounds it and has paved pathways. The memorial was funded entirely by the citizens of Pune, under the sponsorship of the Express Citizens' Forum. The foundation was laid in November 1997 and inaugurated in October 1998.
- 3 Tribal Cultural Museum, Tribal Research & Training Institute, Koregaon Rd. A unique museum housing interesting artefacts from the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) and Gondhwa regions of Maharashtra. ₹10.
Places of worship
[edit]Churches
[edit]- 4 St. Mary's Church. Commonly known as the "mother church of the Deccan" for being the oldest church in the region. It was inspired by the St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in London, and it contains many memorials of the British soldiers who served in various wars and battles.
- 5 St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Temples
[edit]- 6 Chintamani Temple. A Ganesha temple and one of the 8 Ashtavinayak temples.
- 7 Samadhi of Sambhaji, Tulapur. The shrine dedicated to Sambhaji, the second Maratha emperor. He was tortured and executed in Tulapur after he was captured by Mughal forces.
- 8 Shinde Chhatri, Wanawadi. Shinde Chhatri is a cenotaph dedicated to the 18th century Maratha military leader Mahadji Shinde (also known as Scindia). He was the commander and chief of the Peshwas from 1760 to 1780. The memorial consists of a Shiva temple along with a flat-roofed pavilion adjoining the temple. The pavilion houses a statue of Mahadji Shinde. The exterior walls of the temple and pavilion have intricate ornamentations along with stained glass windows. The complex also houses a domed structure housing the ashes of Mahadji Shinde. A small temple dedicated to Vital Meenakshi stands on the south-western corner of the complex.
Do
[edit]- 1 Hadapsar Gliding Centre. Su-Th. Go for a joy ride in a glider and experience flying like a bird. Get an aerial view of Pune at a cost of ₹187. You can also learn to fly gliders at the Gliding Centre, which is India's oldest and to date the most active hub for gliding. Flying activity is conducted from Sunday through Thursday.
- 2 Osho Teerth Park (ओशो तीर्थ पार्क Ośo Tīrth Pārk).
- 3 Pune Race Course.
Learn
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- 1 Osho International Meditation Resort (Osho Ashram). The headquarters of the new religious movement led by Rajneesh alias Osho (1931-1990), it still attracts visitors from India and abroad, mainly for its meditation programmes. It has classes in a variety of spiritual techniques from a broad range of traditions and markets the facility as a spiritual oasis, a "sacred space" for discovering one's self, and uniting the desires of body and mind in a beautiful environment.
Buy
[edit]Food
[edit]- 1 Budhani Bros Waferwala, Taboot Street, Camp (Near Poona Drug Store), ☏ +91-2026134118, Info@budhanibros.com. M-Sa 9AM-9PM. Visit this store to buy various types of wafers (chips). Potato wafers are their specialty.
- 2 Kayani Bakery, East street (Near Victory Theatre), ☏ +91 20 26360517. M-Sa 7:30AM-1PM, 3:30-8PM. Famous for its Shrewsbury biscuits, Walnut Cake and Sponge Cake, many mouth-watering bakery items here disappear almost instantly over the counter.
Streets
[edit]All the places listed here are places where you can bargain hard and get some good stuff off the pavement for rock-bottom prices. There are several streets that have clusters of shopping in them.
- Fashion Street. In the Pune Camp Area, near M.G. Road. This market has lots of inexpensive readymade garments, footwear, leather items and fashion accessories. Be sure to bargain to get the best prices.
- 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. Expect to pay more for these clothes, but you may find the occasional great bargain.
- M.G. Road. Any items such as shoes, clothing, pots, pans, electronics, stationary, furniture, kitchen sinks etc. can be found at Modelina Grant Road, known to locals as M.G. Road.
Eat
[edit]| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under ₹80 |
| Mid-range | ₹80–200 |
| Splurge | Over ₹200 |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Garden Vada Pav Centre, MG Road, Camp (opposite the entrance of JJ Garden), ☏ +91 8928282626. 9AM–9:30PM daily. Serves one of the best vada pav with green chutney. The vada itself is packed with tonnes of herbs and spices, the pav is robust, the mint chutney is delicious, and they even give you scraps and onion which elevates the whole experience to another level. ₹20 for a vada pav.
- Kohinoor Restaurant, 242, MG Road, Camp.
- Marzorin, Main Street, Camp. Famous for sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Mid-range
[edit]- Blue Nile (Opposite Poona Club, Camp Area). Long-running Mughlai cuisine restaurant famous for its Biryani, Prawns Fry and Chelo Kebabs. Runs busy most days, justifiably so.
- The Green Villa (Perched in Lane-C, Koregaon Park). This is an Arab-themed restaurant quite popular with the youth and foreigners. They serve authentic Mughlai and Lebanese food along with Hookah.
- Sarangi (opposite Victory Cinema just near to MG Road). Famous for North Indian dishes. The food is authentic, economical and very tasty.
- The Yogi Tree Cafe, North Main Road, Koregaon Park. Wholesome pancakes, sandwiches and salads make this the favourite brunch destination of the Osho Ashram crowd ever since German Bakery shut down.
Splurge
[edit]- Flags, INOX Multiplex, Bund Garden Rd, Camp. Has a very interesting menu.
- Kangan, Plot no 36/3B, Mundhawa Road, Ghorpadi. Indian restaurant (dinner)
- La Pizzeria, 361/5, Bund Garden Rd, Camp (Opp E-Square in Hotel Srimaan), ☏ +91 20 26133535. Has amazing Italian cuisine, pizzas and garlic bread, and it is run by an Italian. Has a fine-dining ambience.
- Prego, at 36/3-B, Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhawa Road, Ghorpadi.
- Seasonal Tastes, at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park. for buffet and Sunday brunch
- Taj Blue Diamond, 11, Koregaon Rd, Koregaon Park. This Taj hotel has three restaurants and a bar. Classy and reliable.
- Terttulia, South Main Road, Koregaon Park. Impeccable continental fare including pizzas, pastas and steaks served with cocktails in a European-style outdoor cafe.
- The Yellow Chilli, Sanskriti Lifestyle Complex, Lane No. 7, Koregaon Park, ☏ +91 20 41285454, +91 20 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 à la carte. The choc chip kulfi is listed as a must try - this is no exaggeration!
- The Place - Touche the Sizzler, 7 Clover Center, Moledina Road, Camp Area. The Place is an old stalwart among the sizzler outlets in Pune. Reasonably priced with an old school ambience, they are known for Chicken Sizzlers. Garlic Chicken Strips and Sopa De Catolena are recommended frequently.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Doolally's The 1st brewhouse (Corianthan's club- Microbrewery/ also called smokies).
- 2 Euriska, N Main Rd, Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa (Next to Koregaon Park Plaza), ☏ +91 90491 59911.
- 3 Hard Rock Cafe, Plot No. 81/82, East Main Road, Koregaon Park Extension, Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa, ☏ +91 20-4015-8888. Open daily noon - 11:30PM.
- 4 Independence Brewing Company, 79/1, Zero One Complex, Pingale Vasti, Near Passport Seva Kendra, Mundhwa, Pune, Maharashtra 411036.
- 5 Thousand Oaks, 2417, East St, Camp., ☏ +91 20 2634 3194.
- 6 Toons, 26, Wonderland Basement, 7 MG Road, Camp Area, ☏ +91 98231 23073.
Tea and coffee
[edit]- Coffee House, M.G. Rd.. Enjoy their Channa Bhathura.
- Juice World, M.G. Rd/ East St.. Serves wonderful parathas and pav bhaji.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹800 |
| Mid-range | ₹800–1,500 |
| Splurge | Above ₹1,500 |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Backpackers Hive, 63-A, Lane -C, Ragvilas Society, Koregaon Park (800 m away from Osho Ashram), ☏ +91 7262966669, backpackershive.pune@gmail.com. Nice youth hostel with open common space on the ground floor and on the roof. Couches, games, TV, computer, books. Friendly and helpful staff. Indian breakfast included. Dorm from ₹400.
Mid-range
[edit]- 2 Alcove Service Apartments, Gera’s Greenville, Villa no Carnation 57, Kharadi, ☏ +91 9900578231, stay@alcove.co.in. Single room, or independent 3 BHK apartments, AC bedrooms with double beds and independent bathrooms, TV with cable & DVD player, furnished kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, mixer grinder and gas stove, utility with fully automatic washing machine, iron and ironing board, a large swimming pool with children's area, sun deck, a swim-up bar & hot tub, clubhouse with gym, lounge/party room, steam sauna & massage room, 24-hr security, power backup, basketball & badminton court, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi.
- Living Beautifully, Koregaon Park, ☏ +91 9326030310. Accommodation exclusively for people visiting the Osho International Meditation Resort. ₹900-1800.
Splurge
[edit]- 3 St Laurn Hotel Koregaon Park, 5/A, Koregaon Park Rd, Vasani Nagar, Koregaon Park, ☏ +91 20 4000 8000.
- 4 Marriott Suites Pune, 81 Mundhwa, Koregaon Park Annex, ☏ +91 20 6725 7777.
- 5 The O Hotel, N Main Rd, Ragvilas Society, Koregaon Park, ☏ +91 20 4001 1000.
- 6 Taj Blue Diamond, 11 Koregaon Road, Vasani Nagar, Koregaon Park, ☏ +91 20 6602 5555.
- 7 The Westin Pune Koregaon Park, 36/3-B Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa Road, Ghorpadi, ☏ +91 20 6721 0000.