🇮🇳 Pune, India
yuvi and akaza
📍 sangamwadi, victory road, Pune, 411001
Your stay — yuvi and akaza
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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 give poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and larger shops; small street vendors and auto-rickshaws prefer cash, and mobile pay (UPI like Google Pay) is common in all but the smallest stalls.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% at nicer restaurants, round up in taxis, and 50–100 INR for hotel porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or chai from a local stall for 10–30 INR.
Thali (full meal on a plate) at a basic local eatery for 80–150 INR.
North Indian curry with rice or roti at a simple dhaba for 100–200 INR per main.
Vada pav, misal pav, and bhel puri from roadside carts or small stalls; popular areas include FC Road and JM Road.
DMart and Big Bazaar are common budget supermarket chains.
High street/market shopping at MG Road or Laxmi Road for affordable local brands and textiles.
Cheapest is the PMPML bus (day pass about 40 INR); from Pune Airport, take a shared auto or prepaid taxi to the area for 150–300 INR.
Eat at local thali joints and street stalls for huge savings. Use ride-sharing apps (Ola/Uber) for fixed pricing instead of metered autos. Book any long-distance trains or buses online well in advance.
Good to know — Pune
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.6 · 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 yuvi and akaza
🕒 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 yuvi and akaza?
Check-in at yuvi and akaza is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near yuvi and akaza?
Thali (full meal on a plate) at a basic local eatery for 80–150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from yuvi and akaza?
Cheapest is the PMPML bus (day pass about 40 INR); from Pune Airport, take a shared auto or prepaid taxi to the area for 150–300 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.