Your stay — Varun
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Ganesh Temple (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Padmavati Mandir (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Malai Devi Mandir (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Padmavati Devi Mandir (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Reliance Smart Point — 519 m · ~6 min walk
Pul Deshpande Garden — 451 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Union Bank — 357 m · ~4 min walk
Ambika Medicare — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
DSK Vishwa Bus Stand;DSK Vishwa Bus Stop — 259 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs or exchange at a bank/currency dealer in the city centre; avoid the airport and hotel counters, which give poor rates and high fees.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) work at mid-range and above restaurants, big stores, and hotels; smaller shops and street stalls expect cash. Contactless is growing but not universal.
Restaurants: 5-10% for good service if no service charge added. Taxis: round up to nearest 10-20 INR. Hotel staff: 20-50 INR for bellhops/room service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A paper cup of filter coffee or instant coffee from a roadside stall: around 15-25 INR.
A thali (rice, dal, sabzi, roti, chutney) at a local eatery: 80-150 INR.
A main of biryani or paneer curry at a basic restaurant: 120-200 INR.
Koregaon Park and MG Road have clusters of vada pav, chaat, and bhel puri stalls; the main street-food hub is FC Road towards Deccan.
DMart, Reliance Smart, and local kirana shops are common for everyday groceries.
FC Road and Laxmi Road have many budget garment stores and bazaars; Pune's street markets (like Tulshi Baug) offer cheap clothing.
PMPML bus: 15-30 INR per ride; daily pass 80-100 INR. From the airport, take a prepaid auto-rickshaw (around 250-400 INR to 411041) or a bus (route 401/201, ~20 INR).
1) Always drink bottled or filtered water (a 1L bottle costs 20-30 INR). 2) Eat at busier local thali joints for filling, cheap meals. 3) Use ride-sharing apps (Uber/Ola) for fixed fares, not haggled auto-rickshaws.
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 Varun
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Union Bank — 357 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Ambika Medicare — 1.8 km · ~23 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 Varun?
Check-in at Varun is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Varun?
A thali (rice, dal, sabzi, roti, chutney) at a local eatery: 80-150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Varun?
PMPML bus: 15-30 INR per ride; daily pass 80-100 INR. From the airport, take a prepaid auto-rickshaw (around 250-400 INR to 411041) or a bus (route 401/201, ~20 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.