Pune is one of the fastest emerging cities in the country. From being a hub of corporate sectors to housing reputed educational institutions, this ‘Queen of the Deccan’ city has everything to rightly justify the crowd it witnesses every year. But Pune is not only famous for the above-mentioned reasons but has eminent shopping places too. That’s right! Pune is a shopper’s paradise and has several shops that sell branded as well as local items. All these shops are categorised according to their best-selling commodities.
If you are planning to shop at this place on your getaway, you can consider the following renowned shopping venues to get hold of the best city products. But before you do that, book your preferred Pune hotels with Intermiles, as I did. They have a wide variety of properties to choose from at an affordable price, that perfectly suits your budget.
Hong Kong Lane, Deccan Gymkhana
Hong Kong Lane tops the list of the best shopping places in Pune. It is heaven for the shopaholics out there. A range of accessories, home decor, makeup products as well as branded clothes is sold here at affordable rates. Owing to a variety of products all around, Hong Kong Lane is a colourful shopping destination in Pune. Located close to the Garware Bridge, it is one of the favourite shopping places among youngsters. Trendy western wear such as denim, dresses, tops, cosmetics, jewellery, perfumes and belts are sold here at unbelievably discounted rates.
Lakshmi Road
This is one of the oldest venues for shopping in Pune. Famous for its brilliant collection of sarees, salwar and modern outfits, Lakshmi Road is frequently visited by visitors of all age groups. This place boasts amazing varieties of saree collections that will satiate all your requirements for authentic saree pieces. Here, you will find rows of shops adorned with different garments, pieces of jewellery, apparel as well as accessories. Lakshmi Road is also famous for its delicious chaats and vada-pavs available at locals bhandars and kiosks. From clothes of different price ranges to little trinkets and tokens, you will find everything on Lakshmi road.
Koregaon Park
If you’re looking for authentic Osho products, then Koregaon Park is what you should look for. Selling everything in an Osho style, this place specialises in intricately designed fabrics and readymade garments. It is slightly expensive compared to the other shopping venues but the prices are worth the product quality. Authentic Osho robes can be found in maroon hues and other similar shades here. Koregaon Park is frequently visited by shoppers from all spheres of life and also houses several upscale cafes, sandwich joints and restaurants to satiate the hunger pangs after shopping. Cupid Fashions, Solaris and Soniya Fashions are some of the best shopping destinations in Koregaon Park.
Fashion Street, Camp
Fashion Street is a hub of western wear and accessories sold at cheaper prices. It is considered to be one of the most happening places to shop in Pune. From trendy clothes to old-fashioned clothes, Fashion Street has everything to fulfill the requirements of all its guests. It bears a striking resemblance to its elder counterpart in Mumbai. The market boasts 450 plus stalls where you can enliven the shopaholic spirit within you. Shopping here is relatively affordable and therefore, you can shop here to your heart’s content.
Clover Centre
Clover Centre at Moledina Road is one such place where you can spend a productive weekend, shopping essential stuff for yourself as well as your family. This place is studded with amazing saree shops where you can buy different sarees according to your preference. Besides, you will also be baffled here with their overwhelming jewellery options and embroidered ‘jutis’. Clover Centre is a famous market in Pune and is located at a minimal distance from the heart of the city.
Appa Balwant Chowk
Popularly known as ABC, Appa Balwant Chowk is a favourite shopping place among teenagers and youngsters. At ABC, you can purchase essential stationery supplies as well as a wide range of books for academic purposes. You can find both new and second-hand novels here. Besides, ABC also hosts small kiosks and cafes selling fresh snacks and beverages and also has ice cream stalls. However, the variety of the books available here is its key feature that makes this place one of the top street shopping destinations in Pune.
Juna Bazaar
Juna Bazaar is also regarded as the treasure trove of Pune. This place is a hub of antique coins, necklaces, second-hand music records and antique showpieces. Many locals as well as foreigners who are antique enthusiasts, visit this place in Pune to buy their favourite antique pieces. Juna Bazaar supplies authentic antique items to its visitors. It is located in close proximity to the city’s centre.
When in Pune, you can not afford to miss out on these jewels. Every market has its speciality and each of them can be beneficial for different purposes. So, consider the markets from the list above for your shopping endeavour and we can assure you won’t regret it later.