Things To Do in Pune
Le Plaisir
THE best place in Pune for when you want a break from Indian food for some zesty European dishes, including our favorite pasta plates and French macaroons. This was where we went on our 1st date in 2014, and also where our Reception cake will be from.
Vaishali restaurant
If you've met Rohit, you've heard about "the world's best place to eat." Must try their Idli-sambaar!
Ganesh Bhel
Pune's best pani puri! Another great option is Manisha Bhel, where we shared 30 pani puris and missed 36 phone calls from the fam.
Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale
This mithai (Indian sweets) shop is well known for everything they make, but our favorites are jilebi, gulab jamun, mango barfi, pista roll, and for the less-sweet toothed - bakarwadi!
Barbeque Nation
All-you-can-eat tandoor that you grill right at your table.
Balewadi High Street
This area has a variety of recently developed bars, lounges, and fine-dining!
Laxmi Road | Tulsi Baug
Located in the heart of the city, Laxmi Road is a one-stop destination for all clothing, textile, and household item shopping. The nearby Tulsi Baug is a vast street market with more budgeted jewelry and souvenirs. While in this area, you can also visit the 18th Century Temple of Lord Ganesh, and have local vegetarian food at Agatya Restaurant. Fresh-fruit seekers, you must try the street guavas with salt/chilli powder!
Parvati Hill
Pune is known for many of its "tekdis" or hills. Climb 103 steps to reach the temple at the top of this hill - from where 17th Century Peshwas kept an eye on their invading enemies!
5 Ganesh Idols of Pune
There are 5 most-respected ganesh idols or "manache ganpati" in Pune, all at temples within close proximity to one-another. They hold great historical and religious meaning in the city, and are celebrated each year during Ganesh Utsov festival!
Okayama Friendship Garden
Also known as Pu La Deshpande Garden, this is the largest Japanese style garden outside of Japan, in Asia. Great place for walks/runs!
Tanman Ayurvedic Research Centre
On the outskirts of Pune lies this amazing Ayurvedic retreat which offers body massages, hair spas, and yoga sessions, as well as on-site accommodation and Ayurvedic meals.
Day/Weekend Trip from Pune
There are plenty of options for day-trips to escape the city life of Pune and Mumbai. For a longer weekend-trip, Mahabaleshwar is known for its mountains, dense forests, waterfalls/rivers, and strawberry farms with the establishment of mapro syrup. In 2010, we both joined our relatives on a trip to Mahabaleshwar, where we first spent some time together!