Janaseva Bhojanalay
If you want traditional Maharashtrian vegetarian food, head to Janaseva Bhojanalay, famous for its thalis.
Budget
Goodluck Cafe
Goodluck Café is one of the oldest, most loved restaurants in Pune. It serves Iranian and Punjabi dishes but has become more famous for its tea and buttered bread (maska pav). Any time you visit, you'll see college students chattering away inside.
Ande Ka Funda
Eggetarians, go on a rampage at Ande Ka Funda, where they serve 26 different dishes featuring egg.
Steamy Affair
South Indian food lovers, try out Steamy Affair, which serves several different types of idlis.
Top in Town, Wadeshwar and Vaishali
Among the good budget restaurants in Pune are Top in Town, Wadeshwar and Vaishali.
Midrange
Janaseva Bhojanalay
If you want traditional Maharashtrian vegetarian food, head to Janaseva Bhojanalay, famous for its thalis.
Vohuman
Vohuman, an Iranian restaurant next to Jehangir hospital, serves yummy omelettes.
Green Villa
The popular Green Villa is Arabic-themed and serves Lebanese and Mughlai food.
Delhi Kitchen
This restaurant is a good bet for north Indian food.
Satguru Punjabi Rasoi
Satguru Punjabi Rasoi serves north Indian food.
luxury
Flambos
Flambos on Bund Garden Road serves Italian, Mexican and French cuisine, but what stands out is their Brazilian food. They also have a brewery that has arguably the best wheat beer in town.
Seasonal Tastes
Seasonal Tastes, at the Westin, has the most lavish buffet in town.
Sigree
If you want some good north Indian food, try Sigree, which has cozy outdoor seating and a great buffet
Tim Luck Luck
On entering Tim Luck Luck, you will feel like you're at a dhaba on a highway near Chandigarh. The food, like all good dhaba food, is rich, spicy, and served piping hot.
Sadanand Regency, Hotel Parichay and Fortune Inn Jukaso
Other good budget hotels in Pune are Sadanand Regency (Rs 2100), Hotel Parichay (Rs 2300) and the pretty Fortune Inn Jukaso (Rs 2900).
Budget
Noorya Hometel
Noorya Hometel (Rs 2800), 13 km from the stadium, in Chinchwad, is a new hotel with smart interiors.
Ginger
Ginger (Rs 2900) is 15km from the stadium.
Sadanand Regency, Hotel Parichay and Fortune Inn Jukaso
Other good budget hotels in Pune are Sadanand Regency (Rs 2100), Hotel Parichay (Rs 2300) and the pretty Fortune Inn Jukaso (Rs 2900).
Midrange
Royal Orchid Golden Suites
The Royal Orchid Golden Suites in Koregaon Park has a great swimming pool.
Lemon Tree Hotel and Holiday Inn
Closer to the stadium, in Hinjewadi, are Lemon Tree Hotel (Rs 3900), which has good buffet meals, and the Holiday Inn (Rs 4200), a business hotel.
Ista
Ista (Rs 4500), on Nagar Road, is 30km from the stadium.
Sun-N-Sand
Sun-N-Sand (Rs 4400) in Bund Garden Road is far from the stadium (about 30km) but its Kabab Hut restaurant is highly recommended.
Luxury
Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre
Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre (Rs 6200), 12km from the stadium, is a classy hotel of international standard.
Courtyard Pune
Courtyard Pune (Rs 6000) is in the Hinjewadi district and is known for its excellent service and business facilities.
Oakwood Premier, Westin Pune, and Taj Vivanta
Oakwood Premier (Rs 8200), the Westin Pune (Rs 7600) and Taj Vivanta (Rs 6100), all in the posh Koregaon Park area, about 30km from the stadium.
Mi-a-Mi
Mi-a-Mi, at the Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, is a popular club with good food, great ambience and a sizeable dance floor.
Budget
Toons - The Café Down Under
Toons - The Café Down Under on MG Road is a good budget option for a night out.
Shailaja
Shailaja on JM Road, serves north Indian, sea food, biryani, Chinese and desserts.
Bamboo House
Head to Bamboo House in Shivaji Nagar.
April Rain
You could also try April Rain in Aundh.
Midrange
1000 Oaks
Try the "Barman's Pitcher" at 1000 Oaks.
Penthouze Nightlife
Enjoy the view of the city from Penthouze Nightlife, in the Onyx Tower.
Radio Shack, Hard Rock Cafe and High Spirits
In Koregaon Park try Radio Shack, Hard Rock Cafe and High Spirits.
Malaka Spice
If you want some Malaysian food, check out Malaka Spice.
Luxury
Kue Bar
Kue Bar is a slick nightclub at the Westin Hotel, and hosts top DJs from the country and outside every week.
Stone Water Grill
Stone Water Grill, in Koregaon Park, serves European cuisine, has a very well-stocked bar with over 70 varieties of wines, and has a small dance floor.
Mi-a-Mi
Mi-a-Mi, at the Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, is a popular club with good food, great ambience and a sizeable dance floor.
Café Mondegar
Mondegar's nightly traveller-based crowd is as 'colourful' as the wall caricatures by a famous Goan artist, but that could be our beer-goggle glasses talking. Expect to shout your draught beer (around Rs85) orders over the popular, non-stop CD jukebox.
Drive around
The first thing I would recommend to everyone is to get a feel of the city. Drive around. The roads are wide and the traffic is mostly not crazy. It gives me a sense of being at home again. You can rent anything: a bicycle, a scooter, a motorcycle or ...More details
Eat chaat
On your drive, you should stop off at the Sector 26 market, which should be easy to find. It used to be one of my favourite haunts because it serves up India's best golgappas (fried, hollow cupcakes filled with potato and tamarind water) - a snack that has to be ...Take in Tank
One of the places I always went to as a teenager while playing for Punjab is what people in Chandigarh call Tank, a war memorial which has a Pakistani tank won during the 1971 war. I used to hang around the memorial a lot with my friends after cricket practice, ...Visit the Rock Garden
They say if you throw a rock in Chandigarh it will land in a garden. I am not sure exactly how many gardens there are, but us Chandigarh folk seem to love gardening - there are gardens full of roses, hibiscus, and one that has only scented flowers. But the ...Get away to the hills
Chandigarh is an hour and a bit from the Shivalik range, the foothills of the great Himalayas. They are full of beautiful towns and one of my favourites is Kasauli, which has a lot of the British Raj left over in it, just an hour away from Chandigarh. There's a ...Getting around Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a fairly prosperous city, where every resident family has at least a couple of vehicles, so public transport isn't a strong point here. Cabs are your best bet for getting around. Call EasyCabs (Tel 91-172-43434343), preferably an hour ...
Weather in Chandigarh
Just like the rest of the country, in Chandigarh too temperatures are at a high during the summer months of April and May. During the day it's between 32 and 37°C, while evenings range between 28 and 30°C. Cottons are the way to go during this season in India's north.
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