Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pimpri-Chinchwad is a satellite city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. It is known for its automotive, IT and manufacturing industries and most of the IT professionals prefer to stay here. While the city has few things to offer to a traveller, there are some hidden gems around Pimpri-Chinchwad to be explored by travellers.

Get in

By plane

Pune Airport (PNQ ^IATA) is close to Pimpri-Chinchwad.

By train

Pimpri-Chinchwad is served by five railway stations. Both long-distance and suburban trains stop at least one of these stations.

Get around

Most of the transport modes mentioned at Pune are also available in Pimpri-Chinchwad.

See and do

• 1 Alandi. The resting place of the 13th century Marathi saint Sant Dnyaneshwar. His devotees believe that he is still alive. A temple complex was built at Dnyaneshwar's samadhi and is visited by pilgrims, especially those of the Varkari sect. (updated Jun 2023)
• 2 Annasaheb Magar PCMC Stadium. A multipurpose stadium owned and managed by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). (updated Jun 2023)
• 3 Ghorawadi Caves (Ghoradeshwar Caves, Shelarwadi Caves). A cave with carvings and statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities. (updated Jun 2023)
• 4 Indori Fort (Induri Fort; इन्दुरी किल्ला). A fort built by Sarsenapati Khandojirao Yesajirao Dabhade in 1720-21. The fort also has a mint building inside the fort which is in shambles. The entrance gate is in good condition. The fort has 9 bastions which are well connected by a fortification wall. The walls of the fort are 30–40 ft (9.1–12.2 m) high made of basalt rock with brickwork at the top. There is a temple of Kadjai inside the fort. (updated Jun 2023)
• 5 Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA Stadium), Gahunje. It hosts both one-day internationals and test matches with a seating capacity of 37,000 spectators. It serves as the home stadium for the Maharashtra cricket team. (updated Jun 2023)
• 6 PCMC Hockey Stadium (Major Dhyan Chand Stadium). A field hockey stadium. (updated Jun 2023)

Buy

• Pimpri Market. (updated Jun 2023)

Eat and drink

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget	Under ₹80
Mid-range	₹80–₹200
Splurge	Above ₹200

• 1 Kiva Brew Pub, ☏ +91 90146 32125. 

Mid-range

• 2 Copa Cabana, Aundh Wakad Road, Vishal Nagar, Samarth Colony, Pimple Nilak, ☏ +91 20 4674 2928. Good and wide selection of food with very pleasant covered and garden dining areas away from the hectic main road. (updated Dec 2015)
• 3 Mezza9 Lounge, T Park Phase 1, Hinjewadi, ☏ +91 88 88851818. Good Indian food. Has a nice outside dining area. (updated Dec 2015)
• 4 Vasu Vada Pav, Bhel Chowk, Pradhikaran. Serves one of the best vada pavs. A must-have when you are in Pimpri-Chinchwad. (updated Jun 2023)

Splurge

• 5 Barberque Nation (Sayaji Hotel), Kalyani Nagar & Pune Bypass Wakad (Near Indira College). Offers a vast & delicious variety of concept dining menus. Really worth paying for, especially for the unlimited servings of prawns, crabs, chicken, mutton, fish and also equally delicious Veg food. Rotate skewered dishes yourself with a grill built into the table. Good 8-10 variety of desserts to finish your meal. (updated May 2017)

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under ₹800
Mid-range	₹800–₹1500
Splurge	Above ₹1500

Mid-range

• 1 Courtyard Pune Hinjewadi, S. No 19 & 20, P4, Phase 1, Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, ☏ +91 20 4212 2222. Rooms and service of much higher quality than in US Courtyards, including better shower plumbing and air-conditioning. Reasonable restaurant. Driver service to nearby locations.Refrigerator and safe in the room but not much space for cloth storage. (updated Dec 2015)
• 2 Hotel Mandakini Ambience, Survey No. 208/3/2, Kalewadi Chowk, Above Good Home Stores, Wakad, ☏ +91 9810068858, +91 9235605005, mail@kukrejagrouphotels.com. 4-star hotel with 60 Executive Suites. Multi-cuisine restaurant, with Indian, south Indian, Chinese, Continental and Thai cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business Center with secretarial assistance, travel desk, and cab on call. All rooms are centrally air-conditioned, carpeted, running hot and cold water, satellite TV, mini bar, and direct dial calling. The hotel also has a travel service, currency exchange, doctor on call, fridge, iron box, hot & cold water, gym and internet. 

Splurge

• 3 Hotel Sayaji, 135/136, Mumbai-Bangalore Bypass Highway, Wakad, ☏ +91 20 4212 1212. 
• 4 Sentosa Resorts and Water Park, Pune Bypass Road, Ravet, ☏ +91 9922992520, email@sentosapune.com. Also has a multi-cuisine restaurant, open 11AM to midnight daily, that serves North Indian, Continental and other cuisines, has outdoor and indoor seating and has live music and ghazals on weekends. The water park is open daily, 10AM-6PM and costs $6. Sentosa is easily visible from the main highway. $55. (updated Feb 2019)
• 5 St Laurn Business Hotel, 220, Phase I, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Phase 1, Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawad, ☏ +91 20 4021 8000. 

Cope

Hospitals

• 1 Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital. (updated Jun 2023)