Food & Cafés
12 Pune Cafés Worth the Traffic, Ranked by a Local
From a quiet courtyard in Kalyani Nagar to a third-wave roaster in Baner — the cafés we actually return to, and the over-hyped ones we skip.
This week's read
One story we think every Punekar — new or born-and-raised — should bookmark.
Living in Pune
Living in Pune in 2026: An Honest Neighbourhood Guide for Newcomers
Kothrud or Kharadi? Baner or Wakad? We break down rent, commute, water supply and weekend vibe for ten Pune neighbourhoods — so you pick the one that fits your life, not the one with the prettiest brochure.
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Getaways
Monsoon Fort Map: 7 Sahyadri Treks Within Two Hours of Pune
Sinhagad, Rajgad, Torna and four lesser-known forts — with difficulty, drive time and the one thing to carry that everyone forgets.
Moving
Moving to Pune? A Room-by-Room Packing Checklist That Works
The order to pack, what to label, and how to brief your movers so nothing arrives broken. A practical list you can tick off before the truck shows up.
Food & Cafés
Where Punekars Actually Eat Misal — Beyond the Famous Names
Everyone names the same two spots. Here are the neighbourhood joints locals queue at on Sunday mornings, ranked by spice and tarri.
Culture
Shaniwar Wada After Dark: A Visitor's Honest Guide
What the light-and-sound show gets right, the best time to go, ticket tips, and the Peshwa-era history that makes the ruins worth a slow walk.
Places
A First-Timer's Weekend in Pune: 48 Hours, One Backpack
A realistic Saturday-to-Sunday route through old-city heritage, FC Road food and an Aga Khan Palace morning — without rushing or overspending.
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