Backpacker Index
Menu
The app

Pune

South Asia · India

Did you know?

  • Affordable living costs make this a backpacker-friendly base, according to the guide.
  • Historic forts, museums, and Western Ghats hill stations frame the cultural itinerary.
  • A large student population helps drive a vibrant nightlife.

See also

Lonavla

India

18.75°N 73.42°E · 624 m

Overview

Maharashtra's cultural capital blends Maratha history with cosmopolitan energy, historic forts, museums, and varied restaurants. A large student population adds nightlife, while affordable living costs help keep it backpacker-friendly.

CultureHistoryNightlifeBudget TravelMuseums

Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil

Why Go

Pune blends Maratha history with modern cosmopolitan energy as Maharashtra's cultural capital. The city attracts visitors to its historic forts, excellent museums, diverse restaurants, and proximity to Western Ghats hill stations. Its large student population creates a vibrant nightlife and affordable living costs make it ideal for backpackers.

Adapted from Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Field guide adapted from Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Text has been adapted and organized for this guide. About our sources.

Places to know

A few starting points from the guide. Check current hours and prices before you go.

  • buy

    Ajit Law Book Depot

    Appa Balwant Chowk.

    Adapted from Wikivoyage contributors

  • buy

    Landmark

    SGS Mall, Molendina Rd.

    Adapted from Wikivoyage contributors

Coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac.

In development: the whole atlas offline, a trip planner and a private journal. We'll post here when it ships. No newsletter to join.

Coming to the App Store