2-Day Pune Itinerary: Forts, Food & Marathi Culture

Day 1: City Heritage & Street Food

8:00 AM — Misal Pav at Bedekar Tea Stall

Pune’s iconic breakfast. ₹50–70. Cash/UPI.

9:00 AM — Shaniwar Wada

The Peshwa palace ruins. Impressive scale and history. ₹300 (foreigner). 1 hour. UPI.

10:30 AM — Dagdusheth Halwai Temple

Pune’s most famous Ganesh temple. Free. 20–30 minutes.

11:00 AM — Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Eclectic personal collection spanning centuries. ₹100–200. 1 hour. UPI.

12:30 PM — Lunch at Marz-O-Rin

Heritage cafe. Sandwiches, cold coffee, retro vibes. ₹70–150. Cash/UPI.

2:00 PM — Aga Khan Palace

Gandhi memorial in a beautiful Italianate palace. ₹300 (foreigner). 1 hour. UPI.

4:00 PM — Koregaon Park

Cafes, boutiques, and Pune’s most cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Coffee: ₹150–250. UPI.

5:30 PM — Mastani at Sujata

The mango Mastani. ₹90–120. Non-negotiable. UPI.

7:30 PM — Dinner

Malaka Spice for Pan-Asian (₹600–1,000) or a local thali place for Maharashtrian food (₹150–300).

Day 1 total: ₹2,000–4,000

Day 2: Sinhagad Fort & Markets

6:30 AM — Drive to Sinhagad Fort

35 km from Pune. Scenic drive + moderate trek to the top. Panoramic Western Ghats views. ₹20 entry. 2–3 hours total.

9:30 AM — Bhavani Misal at the Fort

Street-style misal from the stalls at Sinhagad’s base. A Pune rite of passage. ₹60–80. Cash.

11:00 AM — Return to Pune, Vada Pav at Garden

Pune’s best vada pav. ₹20–40. Cash/UPI.

12:00 PM — FC Road & Fergusson College Area

Pune’s student quarter. Bookshops, street food, and youthful energy. 1 hour.

1:30 PM — Lunch at Savya Rasa

South Indian coastal in Baner. ₹700–1,200. Cards/UPI.

3:30 PM — Laxmi Road Shopping

Traditional Maharashtrian shopping: Paithani sarees, silver jewellery, and copperware. UPI at most shops. ₹500–2,000.

5:30 PM — Chitale Bandhu & Kayani Bakery

Edible souvenirs: bhakarwadi and Shrewsbury biscuits. ₹100–300. UPI.

7:00 PM — Dinner & Nightlife

Koregaon Park area: High Spirits or Effingut for live music and craft beer (₹800–1,500).

Day 2 total: ₹2,000–4,000

2-Day Grand Total

See also: Pune Travel Guide and Where to Eat in Pune*.*