Why go
- City in Maharashtra, India.
- Served by Pune International Airport (PNQ).
History
Pune, previously spelled in English as Poona, is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. In terms of the total amount of land under its jurisdiction, Pune is the largest city in Maharashtra by area, with a geographical area of 516.18km2, though by population it comes in a distant second to Mumbai. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region, which according to the 2011 Census of India, has 7.2 million residents, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is often referred to as the "Oxford of the East" because of its educational institutions. It has been ranked "the most liveable city in India" several times.
Where to stay
Golf Course Square, Airport Rd, Jayprakash Nagar, Yerawada, Pune, Maharashtra 411006, India · ritzcarlton.com
7, Mangaldas Rd, adjacent to Conrad Hotel, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · hilton.com
Senapati Bapat Rd, Laxmi Society, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India · marriott.com
12-A, Connaught Rd, near Sadhu Vaswani Road, Agarkar Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · wellesleyhotel.in
CTS No 1221/C, Plot no 587, Apte Rd, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India · rameehotels.com
5, University Rd, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India · pridehotel.com
11, Koregaon Rd, Vasani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · seleqtionshotels.com
7, Tadiwala Rd, behind Railway Station, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · hotelshreepanchratna.in
No. 3, Gen AK Vaidya Marg, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · residencyclub.co.in
City Center, 15 & 15A, Connaught Rd, Modi Colony, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · lemontreehotels.com
Swargate square, 1010, beside Natraj Hotel, Dadawadi, Shukrawar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India · thegrandtulip.com
Cts No. 37 & 37/1, Bund Garden Rd, next to Jehangir Hospital, Central Excise Colony, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · ihg.com
9, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · hotelauroratowers.in
15/A, N Main Rd, Vaswani Nagar, Ragvilas Society, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · ohotelsindia.com
Good Luck Square, 759/36, Bhandarkar Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India · trancehotels.com
1246 B, Apte Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India · kohinoorhotels.com
15/A, Koregaon Rd, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · stlaurnhotel.bookmystay.io
Centurion hotel, opp. Akashwani, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India · thecenturionhotel.com
9, Burning Ghat Rd, Road, behind Bank of india, Bund Garden, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · parkcentralpune.com
1125, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India · theambassadorhotelpune.com
14, 364 + 365, off, Jangali Maharaj Rd, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India · thecitiotel.in
23, Koregaon Park-E Rd, near Primrose Nursery School, Ragvilas Society, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · staybloom.com
2158, opp, MG Road, New Modikhana, Pune Cantonment, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · treebo.com
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel, Raja Bahadur Motilal Rd, Bund Garden, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · marriott.com
36/3-B, Mundhwa Rd, Koregaon Park Annexe, Ghorpadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · marriott.com
88, Pune Nagar Rd, adjacent to Aga Khan Palace, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411006, India · hyatt.com
1C, Naylor Rd, off Mangaldas Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · discoverasr.com
Level 5, 133A, University Rd, Premnagar, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India · marriott.com
BJ Road, Sadhu Vaswani Circle, Agarkar Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India · marriott.com
5th Mile, Stone, Pune Nagar Rd, Clover Park, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411014, India · marriott.com
Gandharva Residency Managed by Rapid Hospitality, Jangali Maharaj Rd, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India · gandharv-residency.com
301, Raj Paradise (Old Raj Hostel, Sr No. 48/56, Plot No 3, above Bank of Maharashtra, Manaji Nagar, Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra 411041, India
Jangli Maharaj Road, 573/2, The Deccan Royaale, J.M Road ( Jungli Maharaj Road, 411004, Pune, Maharashtra 411004, India
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00… · starbucks.in
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Founded in 1984, an informal café chain whipping up natural and fruity ice creams. Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-00:00 · Rangali Society ,… · naturalicecreams.in
Marathi, Restaurant · Contemporary outlet preparing Indian vegetarian dishes in a vibrant, white-walled dining room. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:30… · mathurapureveg.com
Seafood, Pizza, Coffee, Italian, Chicken, Indian, Asian, Fish, Dessert, Chocolate, Chinese, Restaurant · 🎣 Reel in the Goan Experience | The Fisherman's… · thefishermanswharf.in
Biryani, Chicken Kebab, Tandoor Chicken, Fast Food · best biryani in vishal nagar Opening hours: Fr-We 18:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Shop Number…
Restaurant · Inventive Indian & continental fare, including breakfast in a spacious, concrete & wood setting Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:30 · Chintaman… · barometer.in
Fast Food · Unadorned cafe doling out snacks, sandwiches, dosas & omelettes, plus mastani, coffee & shakes. Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-23:00 · Malati Complex,… · hoteldurgapune.com
Goat Mutton, Restaurant · बोकडाचे मटण goat mutton Opening hours: 12:30-15:30,19:30-22:30
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Balewadi High Street, Pune, 411045 · subway.co.in
Indian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air conditioning · Gopal Krushna Gokhale Path,… · haldirams.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00 · JM Road, 411004 · barbeque-nation.com
Chocolate Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · Shop No.08 (14) Rukmini Palace, Shahu Colony Cummins College… · dchocoholicx.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 2;3 Nagras Road, Pune, 411007 · dominos.co.in
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1,2,3&4 Jangli Maharaj Path · kfc.co.in
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Gopal House, Survey No 127 Karve Rd, opposite Harshal Gardens, Kothrud, Pune,… · mcdonaldsindia.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning · Nagras Road, Pune, 411007 · kimling.in
Coffee House, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Su 07:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 729grams.coffee
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 30-28 Dr Homi Bhabha rd, Pune, 411021
Multi-Cuisine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · Manikbaug, Pune · brahmahotels.in
Dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 123 Uttamnagar road, Bavdhan Budruk, 411021 · http
Cake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · shop no 4, Pulgate Chowk, Radiant Prime Arcade, East St, Camp, Pune, 411001 · maps.app.goo.gl
Tea, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10 am–11 pm Features: outdoor seating · Shop no 3, Brahma Vantage High, NDA Pashan Road, Ram Nagar,… · chaisuttabarindia.com
All In Caffe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Sr. No. 12 Laxminagar Yerwada, Pune, 411006 · hejdhfdguh
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-15:30, 19:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 22-23 Balewadi High Street, Pune, 411045 · speciality.co.in
Regional, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · Aditya Shagun Road, Bavdhan, Pune, 411021 · vardayinigroup.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00 and 17:00-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · Baner-Pashan Link Road, Pune, 411 021 · bing.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Jangli Maharaj Road, Pune, 411004 · madoverdonuts.com
South Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · rameshwarcafe.com
Breakfast, South Indian, Indian, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 7 am–11 pm Features: vegetarian options · 16, Dr. Homi Bhabha Rd, Bavdhan,,… · secretsambar.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30 am–3:30 pm 6:30–10:30 pm Features: vegetarian options · 1, NDA Pashan Rd, Shindenagar, Bavdhan,, Pune, 411021 · swiggy.com
Tex-Mex, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 411014 · texastower.in
Sizzlers, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · yanasizzlers.com
Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 56/3 kirti nagar, pune, 411027 · abccafe.com
International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · sr.no 36 ramchandra nagar, pune, 411014 · thecartooncafe.com
Middle Eastern, Shawarma, Kebab, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · Kumar Corner Building Convent…
Maharastrain, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 41 nanded city gate, Pune, 412115
Portuguese, Italian, Fast Food, Breakfast, Greek, Indian, Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, air…
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Agarkar Road, Pune, 411004
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Shop No -2, Sanskruti Pratibimba Apartments Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra 411038 · durgacafe.com
Iranian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-19:00
Pani Puri, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · Dp road Guruganesh Nagar, Pune
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:45
Fried Food, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · NIBM Road, Pune, 411048 · faasos.com
Konkani, South Indian, Restaurant · Konkani/South Indian restaurant · 411045
344 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Pune International Airport (PNQ) 9.5 km to the centre
Pune, MM, IN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, Air Sahara, Jet Airways…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Madras, Ahmedabad… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Mumbai (Bombay) (123 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 8 routes: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Madras, Sharjah
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 7 routes: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Madras, Nagpur
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-700) · 5 routes: Bangalore*, Delhi*, Hyderabad*, Indore*, Mumbai*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800, 737-700) · 5 routes: Bangalore*, Delhi, Hyderabad*, Indore*, Mumbai
- Go Air G8 (A320) · 4 routes: Bangalore, Delhi, Madras, Nagpur
- Air India Limited AI (A319, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 1 route: Sharjah
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Aamby Valley Airport 51 km to the centre
Aamby Valley City, MM, IN
Baramati Airport 84 km to the centre
Pune, MM, IN
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pune International Airport (PNQ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PNQ has direct flights to 12 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Madras, Ahmedabad…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pune (Poona), India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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