Your stay — Main Girls Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Datta Mandir (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Ganpati Mandir (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Shree Shree Ma Anandmayee Ashram (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
City Mall — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Garden — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Sawai Gandharva Smarak — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Ganji Ground — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
State Bank of India — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Emke Medicals — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Range Hills — 953 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Cards are widely accepted in restaurants and supermarkets, but smaller shops and street stalls prefer cash; contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, PhonePe) are common in many places.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service charge not added, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 100-200 INR for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small filter coffee from a local stall costs around 20-30 INR.
A thali meal at a typical mess or canteen costs 100-150 INR.
A main dish at a no-frills restaurant is about 150-250 INR.
For cheap eats, head to the stalls around local markets; vada pav, misal pav, and bhel puri are popular and cost 30-60 INR each.
Big Bazaar and Reliance Smart are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
Affordable clothes can be found at local market streets or at brand discount stores; a simple kurta or shirt might cost 300-800 INR.
PMPML bus pass costs about 400 INR per month; from the airport, take a bus (55 INR) or share an auto to the area for around 200 INR.
Eat at local messes or thali joints for filling, cheap meals. Use shared autorickshaws or buses rather than private cabs. Bargain at markets for clothes and souvenirs.
Good to know — Pune
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.47 · INR
Emergency Contacts
PuneFor non-emergency police help, dial 112 (national emergency number) or 020-26112277 for Pune City Police control room. Tourist helpline: 1800-111-363 (Ministry of Tourism).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pune, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Main Girls Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · State Bank of India — 280 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Emke Medicals — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Pune Airport Bus Stop → Raviraj Hotel (Shivajinagar or Deccan Gymkhana stop)
💡 Take route 4A or 103 from the airport to Shivajinagar Court, then auto-rickshaw (₹50, 5 mins) to Raviraj. Buy a one-day PASS via Tumko app for unlimited rides.
Pune Airport Station (under construction; use Ramwadi Station as interim) → Raviraj Hotel (walk from Deccan Gymkhana Station)
💡 As of 2025, the airport metro is not yet operational. Use a cab from airport to Ramwadi Station (₹60, 10 mins), then metro to Deccan Gymkhana. DDA-style, no food in trains.
Pune International Airport → Raviraj Hotel (near FC Road)
💡 Book via app to avoid haggling; expect surge pricing 5-7 PM. Choose a Prime Sedan for comfort on the Airport-Ganeshkhind Road stretch.
Shivajinagar Bus Stop or Jangli Maharaj Road → Raviraj Hotel (FC Road area)
💡 Flag one down or use Ola/Uber auto. Negotiate fixed fare before boarding—metered is cheaper but drivers often refuse. Saying 'chala na, bhai' (let's go) helps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Main Girls Hostel?
Check-in at Main Girls Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Main Girls Hostel?
A thali meal at a typical mess or canteen costs 100-150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Main Girls Hostel?
PMPML bus pass costs about 400 INR per month; from the airport, take a bus (55 INR) or share an auto to the area for around 200 INR.
Top Attractions in Pune
💡 Go on a weekday morning before 10 AM to avoid heat and crowds. The old alley behind the temple has a tiny stall selling excellent kanda poha for 20 rupees.
💡 The train ride costs 20 rupees and runs every half hour. Best to come at sunrise when it’s quiet and the peacocks are active.
💡 Come at 7 AM for the morning aarti (ritual) or at sunset for the light. Carry water—nothing available on the hill. The temple closes between 1 PM and 4 PM for afternoon rest.
💡 The lowest-priced ticket gives full access. Audio guides are free with ticket—take one. Skip the upper floor if short on time; ground floor has the best pieces.
💡 Visit late afternoon for the light show (runs daily, small fee). The ticket queue moves fast if you go right at 5 PM.