Hey Pune, what's the crack?

tel890 · Mar 8th, 2009, 03:08

woop woop!! got the job so will be moving to pune in a few weeks hope to catch some of you when i'm out there

suz · Mar 9th, 2009, 19:08

congrats !!
looking fwd to see u...

patilsushant001 · Mar 9th, 2009, 19:20

Congrats!!
See you soon

JamesW · Mar 9th, 2009, 20:55

Congrats! It looks like you'll be here in time to experience the Indian Summer!

becsviveash · May 6th, 2009, 13:41

hey, moved here with my boyfriend (british and Irish) mid Feb and having great time (apart spending 2 nights in hospital when are 20month old son who fell through glass coffee table - not such a great time)

We have been out a bit, now that we have found a baby sitter. Its like only city, good places, rubbish places, posh people, lovely people, boring people, fun people...so far so good though have to say, laughing our arses off daily!

Hope that you are enjoying yourself

Becs x

BestYears · May 6th, 2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by tel890

Hello Pune! i'm applying for a job with WNS/AGS to start in the next 2 months on a 12-24 month contract, i'm 27 and still very into going out having a drink and a dance, meeting new people and generally having a laugh on weekends/weeknights. So looking to see who's out there at the moment and try to get some idea about what kind of things people in their mid 20's get up to in their spare time?
I worked in Noida/Dehli for a few months a year ago and it was really cool, i've been told in Pune bars/clubs tend to close at 11 tho, is that true?
I'm also very into sport and looking to do the horrid gym thing and join any sports teams going, cricket football, american football, baseball, baasketball, rugby WHATEVER!!
Anyways, any advice etc would be great and i'll hopefully be seeing you all soon!

ya unfortunately most clubs and lounges in Pune do close by midnight

, you will find the clubbing scene a bit disappointing compared to Delhi/noida. try out 'Scream' at le meridian, its open till 2 am on occasions. Most of the great hang out joints are at KP(koregoan park area).

But overall, Pune has some nice places to offer. I spent 1 and half years here and these are my final couple of weeks- will miss the place!

.. enjoy your stay here!

patilsushant001 · May 6th, 2009, 14:02

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Originally Posted by becsviveash

hey, moved here with my boyfriend (british and Irish) mid Feb and having great time (apart spending 2 nights in hospital when are 20month old son who fell through glass coffee table - not such a great time)

We have been out a bit, now that we have found a baby sitter. Its like only city, good places, rubbish places, posh people, lovely people, boring people, fun people...so far so good though have to say, laughing our arses off daily!

Hope that you are enjoying yourself

Becs x

Good.. So, where did you find the place to stay?

ceKathleen · May 6th, 2009, 20:44

Hi! I have just accepted an offer to work in Pune! I am really excited to be coming. I was in Noida/Delhi last year for 2 months and couldn't wait to come back.

my office will be in Viman Nagar and I have been told that is close to Koregaon Park? Where should I look for housing? I will also need a school for my two boys (ages 3 and 4) so i don't know if I should live closer to a school or to work or if there is a school near my office?

any insight is most appreciated!

Thanks,
Kathleen

patilsushant001 · May 7th, 2009, 01:48

Viman nagar is a newly developed area. It has many possibilities for a stay. Also, you could find good schools in that area.
As far as Koregaon Park is considered, it is around 4-5 Kms away.

ceKathleen · May 7th, 2009, 01:54

Thanks Patilsushant001 for your insight! So is this neighborhood a good place for a family with small kids or is it better to stay nearer to Koregaon Park? I am looking to be near other families if possible but also not too far from office or schools.

patilsushant001 · May 7th, 2009, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceKathleen

Thanks Patilsushant001 for your insight! So is this neighborhood a good place for a family with small kids or is it better to stay nearer to Koregaon Park? I am looking to be near other families if possible but also not too far from office or schools.

Do you mean other expats families?
I guess many of them should be staying around Koregaon Park area.
I work close to Koregaon Park in Kalyanagar and many foreigners can be spotted in this area.
I guess, it is mostly because of the Osho Ashram.
However, I believe, rent in Koregaon Park area should be much higher than Vimannagar.

fordfirestone · May 11th, 2009, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceKathleen

Thanks Patilsushant001 for your insight! So is this neighborhood a good place for a family with small kids or is it better to stay nearer to Koregaon Park? I am looking to be near other families if possible but also not too far from office or schools.

Viman Nagar is a great place to stay and work - very quiet, lots of trees and shops/markets all over the place.

But a lot of expats seem to prefer Koregaon Park and Kalyani Nagar cause thats where all the action is

If you need any help regarding Viman Nagar - let me know.

I moved to Pune about a year back and have been in Viman Nagar ever since.

suz · May 11th, 2009, 15:02

Being closer to work always help. I'm living in Koregaon Park & its 5 mins drive to my work !! It saves you with lots of traffic jams & frustrations while stuck in traffic.

As Patil said, Koregaon Park & Kalyani Nagar are the preferred location for expats & people coming from outside of Maharashtra. Koregaon Park is the most happening place with all the great restaurants & things like that but is the most expensive. You could also choose Kalyani Nagar if you want, as that's also very cosmopolitan having people from all around the place. Its more nearer to Viman Nagar & a slight cheaper than Koregaon Park.

You can have a look around once you are here to decide where to stay. I guess you'll be getting an accommodation initially from your work place & you can then go around & decide once you are physically here. When are you going to be here?

tigerranch · May 11th, 2009, 17:15

Yes Kalyani Nagar.. and Koregoan park are the most happening places in Pune.. a lot of restaurants for all kinds of taste buds are here.

Airport is 5 minutes from Kalyani Nagar.. The railway station is about 15 minutes..

11pm every thing shuts down and the cops are tight on this..

Cheers..!!!!

May 6th, 2009, 13:41	#20
becsviveash Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3	Craic in pune hey, moved here with my boyfriend (british and Irish) mid Feb and having great time (apart spending 2 nights in hospital when are 20month old son who fell through glass coffee table - not such a great time) We have been out a bit, now that we have found a baby sitter. Its like only city, good places, rubbish places, posh people, lovely people, boring people, fun people...so far so good though have to say, laughing our arses off daily! Hope that you are enjoying yourself Becs x

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tel890 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sheffield england Posts: 5	woop woop!! got the job so will be moving to pune in a few weeks hope to catch some of you when i'm out there

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May 6th, 2009, 20:44	#23
ceKathleen Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3	Hi! I have just accepted an offer to work in Pune! I am really excited to be coming. I was in Noida/Delhi last year for 2 months and couldn't wait to come back. my office will be in Viman Nagar and I have been told that is close to Koregaon Park? Where should I look for housing? I will also need a school for my two boys (ages 3 and 4) so i don't know if I should live closer to a school or to work or if there is a school near my office? any insight is most appreciated! Thanks, Kathleen

May 7th, 2009, 01:48	#24
patilsushant001 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 218	Viman nagar is a newly developed area. It has many possibilities for a stay. Also, you could find good schools in that area. As far as Koregaon Park is considered, it is around 4-5 Kms away.

May 7th, 2009, 01:54	#25
ceKathleen Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3	Thanks Patilsushant001 for your insight! So is this neighborhood a good place for a family with small kids or is it better to stay nearer to Koregaon Park? I am looking to be near other families if possible but also not too far from office or schools.

May 11th, 2009, 15:02	#28
suz Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 24	Being closer to work always help. I'm living in Koregaon Park & its 5 mins drive to my work !! It saves you with lots of traffic jams & frustrations while stuck in traffic. As Patil said, Koregaon Park & Kalyani Nagar are the preferred location for expats & people coming from outside of Maharashtra. Koregaon Park is the most happening place with all the great restaurants & things like that but is the most expensive. You could also choose Kalyani Nagar if you want, as that's also very cosmopolitan having people from all around the place. Its more nearer to Viman Nagar & a slight cheaper than Koregaon Park. You can have a look around once you are here to decide where to stay. I guess you'll be getting an accommodation initially from your work place & you can then go around & decide once you are physically here. When are you going to be here?

May 11th, 2009, 17:15	#29
tigerranch Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pune Posts: 70	Yes Kalyani Nagar.. and Koregoan park are the most happening places in Pune.. a lot of restaurants for all kinds of taste buds are here. Airport is 5 minutes from Kalyani Nagar.. The railway station is about 15 minutes.. 11pm every thing shuts down and the cops are tight on this.. Cheers..!!!!