Pune for First-Timers: What to Do, Eat & Explore 

Pune for First-Timers: What to Do, Eat & Explore

Landing in Pune for the first time? Welcome to a city where history hums through old forts, where students spill out of cafes with cold brews, and where misal pav is basically a religion. It’s cooler than Mumbai (literally), more chilled-out than Delhi, and packed with enough food, views, and culture to keep you buzzing all weekend.

Start With a Sunrise at Parvati Hill
🌄 Climb 100+ steps to catch golden morning views
📸 Temple complex + city skyline = dreamy shots
🙏 Go early to avoid crowds and heat

Breakfast of Champions: Bedekar Misal, Narayan Peth
🔥 Pune-style misal pav that locals swear by
🥛 Don’t forget the chaas to cool your tongue
⏰ Open till noon—get there early or miss out

Wander Through Shaniwar Wada
🏰 Once the seat of the mighty Peshwas
🎧 Get the audio guide if you love juicy historical gossip
📍Bonus: Check out the light & sound show at night

Lunch + Chill: Vohuman Café or FC Road Faves
🍳 Classic Irani café vibes with buttery bun maska and eggs
🎓 Or walk down FC Road for trendy cafes with college-town energy
🛵 Great people-watching guaranteed

Afternoon Market Stroll at Laxmi Road or Tulsi Baug
👜 Sarees, silver, sandals, and street eats galore
🪷 Practice your bargaining and snack on sabudana vadas
📿 Don’t leave without grabbing a handmade trinket

Evening Feels at Koregaon Park
🌿 Bohemian cafes, rooftop bars, and leafy lanes
🍹 Great for dinner, drinks, and unwinding like a local
✨ Try Dario’s, Boteco, or Murphies for chill vibes

Wrap with a Scoop of Mastani
🍦 Sujata Mastani = Pune’s sweet ending
🥭 Go for mango, sit down, and let the sugar rush sink in

First time in Pune? You’ll probably start planning your second trip before you leave. And with Mony to help you scan, pay, and explore stress-free, you’ll spend less time queuing and more time soaking up the Pune magic 💛

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