Pune Travel Guide & Tips

Nearest Airport: Pune Airport (about 7.8 km away from downtown)

Nearest Railway Station: Pune Junction Railway Station

Ambulance Services:

Cardiac Ambulance (26136315)

Jehangir (1066)

Sanjivani (25436053)

Life Link Ambulance (25536519)

Lokmanya Hospital (Two-wheeler ambulance) (105)

Major Hospitals:

Aundh E.S.I.C Hospital, Telco Road

Aundh Government Hospital, Vidyapeeth Road

ESI Hospital, Bibwewadi

Kamla Nehru Hospital, near Kasba Post Office

Medical Stores near downtown:

Prakrtee Medical & General Stores, Sus Road

Uttam Medical, Padmavilas Society

Beacon Clinic Pharmacy, Baner Gaon

Fortis Healthworld, Baner Gaon

ATMs near downtown:

SBI ATM, Pashan Baner Road

ICICI ATM, Sus Road

Canara Bank ATM, Baner Road, Baner Gaon

Bank of Maharashtra ATM, Kapil Classic, Baner Road, Baner Gaon

Banks near downtown:

Axis Bank, Koregaon Park

HDFC Bank, Sadhu Vaswani Road

Indian Overseas Bank, Deccan Gymkhana

SBI Treasury Branch, Somwar Peth

Best Areas for Stay:

Aundh

Baner

Balewadi

Koregaon Park

Best Shopping Avenues:

Fergusson College Road

Laxmi Road

HongKong Lane

Koregaon Park

Things to Carry (according to weather): As Pune does not witness harsh winters, if you are traveling to Pune in between the months of October and March, a light jacket, light sweater, or a wind-cheater would be good enough. While, for summers, you must carry light clothes along with sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats to protect yourself from the harsh UV rays.

Mobile Network Service Providers: The STD code of Pune is 020. And, the prominent mobile network service providers are:

Airtel

Idea

BSNL

Jio

Liquor Laws: According to the Maharashtra Government, the legal age for the consumption of alcohol in Pune is 25 years old. However, in order to purchase and consume alcohol, you need to avail a permit as per the Bombay Prohibition Act (1949), which can be availed while making the payment of about INR 25 for a year and INR 75 for 3 years.

Authentic Local Food: Serving an array of food options, including the authentic Maharashtrian thali, this city is a paradise for food lovers. And, if you are someone who really wants to experience the city like a local, then the delectable street food in Pune is going to be a true delight on your next excursion. Here’s a list of some of the must-try dishes:

Pav Bhaji

Bhel Puri

Misal Paav

Vada Pav

Poha

Dabeli

Pithla Bhakri

Puran Poli

Language Spoken: Marathi, English

Currency Used: Indian Rupee (INR)