Your stay — NECO NX CHS
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Vimannagar Ganesh Temple (834 m · ~10 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Ganesh Temple (834 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: St. Frances De Sales Church (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Dhanalaxmi gannpati mandir (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Phoenix Marketcity — 515 m · ~6 min walk
Joggers Park — 483 m · ~6 min walk
St. Arnold's Central School Campus Playground — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 393 m · ~5 min walk
Planet Chemist — 891 m · ~11 min walk
Diamond Super Market — 910 m · ~11 min walk
Ramwadi Station — 629 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATM withdrawals or online transfer services like Wise; avoid airport and tourist bureau counters which give poor rates.
Cards and UPI (Google Pay/PhonePe) widely accepted in larger shops and restaurants; cash still needed for auto-rickshaws and street stalls.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service charge not added, round up taxi/auto fare, small tip for hotel porter (₹20–50).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at local Irani-style cafés or small kiosks; ₹20–40.
Thali meal at a local lunch home or small restaurant; ₹100–150.
Main course of rice and curry or biryani at a basic eatery; ₹100–200.
Street stalls and small vendors near markets or popular corners — look for vada pav, bhel puri, chai for ₹10–40.
Supermarkets like Big Bazaar, Reliance Smart, and D-Mart are common budget chains.
Brand Factory and local market stalls in main bazaar areas for affordable clothing.
Cheapest way: PMPML bus (₹15–25 per ride) or shared auto-rickshaw (₹10–20 per km); from airport, prepaid taxi or Ola/Uber (₹300–500).
Use UPI apps for small payments to avoid cash withdrawal fees; eat at local thali places rather than air-conditioned restaurants; share auto-rickshaws with other passengers for short trips.
Good to know — Pune
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.49 · 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 NECO NX CHS
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 393 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Planet Chemist — 891 m · ~11 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.
About Pune
Wikipedia ↗
Pune (Marathi: Puṇē, pronounced [ˈpuɳe] ), previously spelled in English as Poona (the official name until 1978), is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan Plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. In terms of the total amou...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at NECO NX CHS?
Check-in at NECO NX CHS is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near NECO NX CHS?
Thali meal at a local lunch home or small restaurant; ₹100–150.
What is the cheapest way to get around from NECO NX CHS?
Cheapest way: PMPML bus (₹15–25 per ride) or shared auto-rickshaw (₹10–20 per km); from airport, prepaid taxi or Ola/Uber (₹300–500).
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.