Over the year, Pune has been noted by different names such as; the Oxford of the East, Queen of the Deccan, Pensioner’s Paradise, Youth City, Cycle City, Detroit of India, and so on. The city is blessed with lush greenery, fresh air, tranquil environs and wide open space.

It’s new and changing modern identity is making it one of the top investment destinations in Maharashtra. With several top companies shifting their headquarters and manufacturing units here and with ambitious residential projects, makes it the city of different cultures and opportunities.

Pune is an amazing city to live-in with a lot of young people around. It is surrounded by several easy-to-drive weekend get-away destinations such as Lonavala, Khandala, Sinhagad, Matheran, Bhimashankar, Alibagh, etc. and has great places to eat and hangout. Pune offers a healthy mix of modern and old city lifestyle.

It is an ideal city for travellers, food bloggers, photographers, adventure enthusiasts and road trippers. Every nature lover and explorer should come down to this city and experience, as it has something to offer for everyone.

Read on to find out the most happening and liveable localities in Pune.

Koregaon Park

Once only a residential area, Koregaon Park has now grown into a commercial hub. It is one of the most prestigious and elite localities of Pune. The very well known German Bakery and the World Famous Osho Ashram are located here. It is home to several happening eat out joints such as Arth, Sante Spa Cuisine, Savya Rasa, Kopp, Momo’s Corrner, Malaka Spice, Cake Dior, Forennte, Dario’s, Bombay Brasserie, the Irish House, etc.

Koregaon Park is Pune’s top luxury residential property market and holds the distinction of being one of the most happening places in Pune.

Baner

Baner has come a long way from being an agricultural zone to becoming home to some of the best IT corporate. Baner is now famous for the number of malls, restaurants, stores and cafes. Balewadi High Street near Baner is the ultimate destination to hangout and shop at high-end retail outlets and lifestyle brands. Some of the popular restaurants, bars, and cafes near Baner are; Arthur’s Theme, Playboy Beer Garden, The Urban Foundry, Masala Bar, Tales & Spirits, Apache High Street, Nawab Asia, Terttulia Bistro and La Pizzeria.

Top IT professionals residing in this area prefer buying luxurious apartments that match their lifestyle choices. This leads to a subsequent rise in the demand of such residential properties in Baner.

Viman Nagar

The area is located just a few minutes away from the Pune Airport, hence, named Viman Nagar. Phoenix Market City is a popular mall here to shop for the top international brands. The location has a number of places to hangout, making it one of the most desired residential areas in Pune.

A large number of IT companies have set up their base here, along with a number of 3 to 5 star hotels like Novotel and Hyatt. Viman Nagar is located just 15 to 20 minutes drive away from Koregaon Park another happening locality in Pune.

NIBM – Kondhwa

NIBM Kondhwa is another prime location in Pune, also known as investor’s goldmine. Initially renowned for its proximity to the city’s heart, Kondhwa is fast evolving into one of the most preferred realty markets in Pune. This is the only location that is purely mentioned in a residential area with some of the best educational institutes, health care centers, entertainment hubs, and shopping centers. Airport and railway stations are just a short drive away.

Hence, it has emerged as an all-round developed locality of Pune.

A lot of youths from different parts of the world are settled in Pune. The city has wholeheartedly accepted people from different cultures and is home to some of the best places to enjoy the global cuisine.

Factors such as good climatic condition, good educational institutes, excellent healthcare facility and good food make Pune the top most liveable