Pune, the Maratha Empire’s former capital, is a cultural and educational center known as the “Oxford of the East.” The green neighborhood of Koregaon Park is a major draw, with its drama, mystery, and enormous homes constructed around ancient banyans. Property prices in this area are often the highest in Pune. The Pune International Airport is around 5.8 kilometers (3.6 miles) away, while the Pune Junction railway station is about 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles).
Koregaon Park features two major roads: North Main Road (which runs parallel to South Main Road in the park’s north) and South Main Road (which runs parallel to North Main Road in the park’s south) (lies in the south of Koregaon Park). These two major highways are connected by many connecting roads. The Bund Garden bridge connects Koregaon Park to Yerawada, and the Aga Khan Bridge connects Koregaon Park to Kalyani Nagar. It was also connected to Magarpatta and Pune Camp.
Much like Khan Market in Delhi, Koregaon Park is ideal for visiting and spending your evenings. There are a lot of activities and shops you can enjoy.
Here is a list of the best places to stop by in Koregaon Park, Pune-
Osho International Meditation Center
In Pune’s Koregaon Park, the Osho Ashram, currently known as the OSHO International Meditation Resort, is a well-known landmark. The movement lead by Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain Osho, who preached the teachings and philosophy of one’s sexuality and spirituality, was founded in Pune. We’re sure you’ve all watched the Netflix docuseries ‘Wild Wild Country,’ in which numerous moments of his disciples erecting the Ashram in 1947 are vividly documented. But, here’s a fascinating fact: it’s not an ashram; instead, it’s a meditation center.
It covers various meditative methods, including Osho Kundalini, Osho Nataraj, and Osho Nadabrahma, to mention a few. Osho has become associated with Pune. Tourists and visitors alike travel from all over the world to be a part of the ashrams. To participate in the program, you must have a valid passport, photographs, and papers and submit them to an ‘on the spot HIV test.’ Guests must also adhere to a stringent dress code, including maroon robes during the day and simple white robes in the evening. You may visit the Osho Teerth Park and take a day tour of the Ashram, as well as buy some colorful Osho chappals and robes.
There is indeed a lot of mystery and intrigue around this meditation center, such as what goes on within. Individuals have been allowed to figure it out for themselves. However, to fully revitalize and relax, the facilities are surrounded by natural beauty, and the amenities are spotless and exquisite. To make their stay at the center more comfortable, they enjoy a spa, jacuzzi, tennis courts, annual music festivals, and much more. That seems good to us! The Ashram now receives about 15,000 tourists each year and contributes significantly to the city’s tourism.
Hard Rock Café
This location brings the chain’s entertaining global reputation to the area, with a rock ‘n’ roll ambiance and king-sized all-American meals. Start with the sour cream, green onions, pico de gallo, beans, and plenty of cheddar mac & cheese bits or nacho palooza. The original renowned burger, filled with buffalo meat, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, golden fried onions rings, and more, or the Sri Lankan spice-flavored cottage cheese patty burger mozzarella and curry aioli, pair well with the crispy original Hard Rock onion rings.
Slow-cooked, fall-off-the-bone Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que ribs are available for pork lovers. It all comes to a close with delectable desserts, including a warm apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream, walnuts, and caramel sauce, as well as a hot fudge brownie sundae with enough chocolate to make you weep for pleasure. Hard Rock Cafe Pune is the ideal place for lunch or supper, whether you like the vibrant ambiance of our restaurant or bar area. Best of all, you’ll be able to enjoy your lunch while surrounded by memorabilia from some of today’s biggest names in music, including stuff from current artists and rock legends.
Osho Teerth Park
Osho Teerth is a lovely 12-acre park that was created from a once-publicly-owned wasteland. Once a lonely piece of brown ground with a filthy creek running through it has been turned into a lovely garden that attracts hundreds of tourists each month. Its unusual structure of rooms – which are both independent and yet remain a part of the greater total – evokes the natural balance of aloneness and oneness, of interconnectedness.
The park has become a model project by demonstrating how simple it is to reverse environmental deterioration and re-establish a balance between a clean, healthy environment and the demands of a contemporary city.
This is a project that tackles water regeneration and usage, irrigation, health, and social education, land use, reforestation, and beauty all at the same time. This one little seed has already sprung into a plethora of similar community-based enterprises. It has the potential to make a significant contribution to the livability of humanity’s habitat.
Malaka Spice
Malaka Spice was founded in 1997 by Praful and Cheeru Chandawarkar as an inspired Southeast cuisine restaurant in the byways of Koregaon Park, Pune. Each meal served at Malaka Spice is the culmination of a series of culinary journeys through Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and Cambodia. To provide you with the ideal unique spin on your plate, we spent a lot of time researching the local kitchens in these nations, followed by our ideas, cooking, and tasting done over and over again. The majority of the ingredients in our dishes come from their own Cherish Farm, which is located 45 kilometers from Pune.
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Effingut Brewery
Since its inception in 2014, Effingut Brewerkz has combined its passion for excellent beer with its desire to try new things to make legendary craft brews. Effingut may be found at Koregaon Park, Baner, Kharadi in Pune, and Colaba and Bandra in Mumbai. There are 5 sites in Pune and Mumbai. Effingut’s guiding philosophy is to provide cuisine and beer that deviates from the norm. As a result, we usually have 8-10 beers on tap, providing us lots of opportunities to not just make beers you like but also brews that introduce you to new types from across the world. Some recipes use local ingredients to highlight Indian flavors for the local palate.
In contrast, others are firmly rooted in their heritage. Fresh, handcrafted beers, ciders, and meads will always be available, with no preservatives, chemicals, or artificial additives. The meal is an integral element of the Effingut experience. You may pick a complementary or contrasting food match from their extensive multicuisine menu. There is a range of Indian, Oriental, and Continental cuisines to select from to craft beer.
Terttulia Restaurant
When you step inside this restaurant, the enticing fragrance of fresh-out-of-the-oven baked goods greets you, setting the tone for the exquisite dinner that awaits you beyond those spotless white walls. Terttulia is a spot tailor-made for Sunday brunches, with its scattering of wooden and marble tables, turquoise cushions, weird knick-knacks, retro melodies playing in the background, some genuinely delicious cuisine on your plate, and the entire day stretching leisurely before you. Every mouthful is unique, whether it’s the odd crème brûlée french toast topped with a pair of greasy bacon rashers or the vast array of flavors in their sandwiches, pizzas, and major courses.
