Your stay — Sanskriti Arcade
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs inside bank branches for fair rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux where rates are worse.
Cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and larger stores; smaller shops and auto-rickshaws expect cash. Contactless and mobile pay (Google Pay, PhonePe) are common for local payments.
Restaurants: 5-10% if no service charge added. Taxis and auto-rickshaws: round up the fare. Hotel porters: ₹20-50. Not expected but appreciated for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a small local stall costs ₹20-40.
A thali meal at a basic veg restaurant is around ₹100-150.
Main course at a simple Indian eatery is ₹120-200.
Better part of town for street food: the area near busy market squares, look for stalls selling vada pav, bhel puri, or pav bhaji for ₹20-60.
DMart and Big Bazaar are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
Affordable clothing from street markets or brands like Max and Reliance Trends.
Cheapest way around is by PMPML bus (₹10-25 per ride) or shared autorickshaw (₹20-50). From the airport, take a prepaid taxi (approx ₹400-500) or bus route 4A/4B to reach this area.
1. Use Google Pay or PhonePe for small purchases to avoid card fees. 2. Eat at thali or tiffin centres rather than cafes. 3. Avoid bottled water at stalls—buy a 1L Bisleri from a chemist or grocery store for ₹20.
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 Sanskriti Arcade
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Sanskriti Arcade?
Check-in at Sanskriti Arcade is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Sanskriti Arcade?
A thali meal at a basic veg restaurant is around ₹100-150.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sanskriti Arcade?
Cheapest way around is by PMPML bus (₹10-25 per ride) or shared autorickshaw (₹20-50). From the airport, take a prepaid taxi (approx ₹400-500) or bus route 4A/4B to reach this area.
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.