Once the historic stronghold of the Peshwas, Pune is home to the country’s prestigious National Defence Academy. With a strong heritage of culture, arts and theatre, this warm-hearted city is a thriving metropolis in its own right.
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Let your hair down
Let your hair down
Home to India’s first microbrewery, Pune has a vibrant craft beer culture and a great range of brewpubs and breweries for the beer enthusiast. Go on a pub crawl and try the various beers on offer, from traditional stouts and Indian Pale Ales to frothy ciders and light-gold wheat beers.
Indulge your sweet tooth
Indulge your sweet tooth
Kayani Bakery is a veritable Pune institution from the days of the British Raj, and its delicious, oven-fresh Shrewsbury biscuits have a reputation that precedes them. Each bite of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness will leave you wishing you’d bought more!
Aga Khan Palace
Aga Khan Palace
Built by Sultan Aga Khan III in 1892, the stately Aga Khan Palace once served as confinement quarters for Mahatma Gandhi and several national leaders following the pivotal Quit India Movement. Don’t miss the Gandhi memorial in the main palace or the peaceful gardens, perfect for a stroll.
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
A local secret, the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum is home to a delightful collection of interesting Indian artefacts. From hookah pipes to writing instruments, sculptures, betel-nut cutters, textiles, toys and also an amazing collection of musical instruments there is a lot to explore at the museum.
Shop for traditional fabrics
Shop for traditional fabrics
Spend an afternoon browsing through the shops at Laxmi Road, one of the cities liveliest streets. At the centre of the old city, it is famed for its fabric and jewellery stores, which sell a stunning variety of Puneri cotton saris, a trademark of the city, as well as exotic jewellery.
Look for quirky take homes
Look for quirky take homes
An exceptional designer boutique, Either Or stocks an interesting collection of ethnic-inspired clothes, crafts, accessories and homeware, all with a modern twist. Shop for hand-painted lampshades and teapots, block printed bags, embroidered cushion covers and plenty more.
St Pauls Church
St Pauls Church
The elegant St. Paul’s Church, one of the oldest churches in Pune, was inspired by the Church of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. It is a fine example of Gothic architecture, with beautiful buttresses and gargoyles adorning the eaves.
The walk into the past
The walk into the past
Leading you through Pune’s busy peths or localities, and wadas, as the old residential complexes are called, the Pune heritage walk allows you to get to the heart of the city. Retrace the history of the Marathas and marvel at the remnants of their imposing fortresses as you stroll along the bylanes.
