Moving to Pune in June from USA
Moving to Pune in June from USA
Hi All,
I'm moving to Pune in June from the United States. I will arrive on June 22nd. I've never been to India, but I've been doing my research (via this website, guidebooks, etc.) I've even signed up for a 6 week Hindi course in my city where I currently live!
My biggest concerns involve:
-Housing. How feasible is it to get a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in Koregaon Park (this is the best area, so I've heard) for 30,000 INR per month?
-Is it possible to pay rent, get food, buy clothes, etc. with only 40,000 INR per month? (It appears that this will be enough, but I've heard different figures for clothing, food, etc. as of late)
-Are there gyms in Pune? Or should I just be running outside?
-What do I pack with me? (I am planning on buying the majority of my clothes once I get there, but what about over-the-counter medications, i.e. Tylenol, and contact solution and waterproof items, i.e. shoes, jacket, etc.?)
-How expensive is it to travel WITHIN India? I want to visit Agra, Goa, Chennai, etc.
-How expensive is to travel OUTSIDE India? I want to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
I am pretty self-sufficient person, but I think I have so many things reeling in my head to get ready for this move, that it's hard for me to focus. I appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments, etc.
Thank you!
I'm moving to Pune in June from the United States. I will arrive on June 22nd. I've never been to India, but I've been doing my research (via this website, guidebooks, etc.) I've even signed up for a 6 week Hindi course in my city where I currently live!
My biggest concerns involve:
-Housing. How feasible is it to get a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in Koregaon Park (this is the best area, so I've heard) for 30,000 INR per month?
-Is it possible to pay rent, get food, buy clothes, etc. with only 40,000 INR per month? (It appears that this will be enough, but I've heard different figures for clothing, food, etc. as of late)
-Are there gyms in Pune? Or should I just be running outside?
-What do I pack with me? (I am planning on buying the majority of my clothes once I get there, but what about over-the-counter medications, i.e. Tylenol, and contact solution and waterproof items, i.e. shoes, jacket, etc.?)
-How expensive is it to travel WITHIN India? I want to visit Agra, Goa, Chennai, etc.
-How expensive is to travel OUTSIDE India? I want to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
I am pretty self-sufficient person, but I think I have so many things reeling in my head to get ready for this move, that it's hard for me to focus. I appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments, etc.
Thank you!
Also, what are some things to do in Pune? I like hiking, going to dinner/brunch, sitting in a cafe with a good book, running, yoga, and sightseeing (which sometimes involves just wandering around and people watching ).
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Originally Posted by liannerusso 
Hi All,
I'm moving to Pune in June from the United States. I will arrive on June 22nd. I've never been to India, but I've been doing my research (via this website, guidebooks, etc.) I've even signed up for a 6 week Hindi course in my city where I currently live!
You have chosen the website
It has loads of information about India and I am sure it will be of great help to you. The pune section is a little less active than the other sections. But not entirely dead 
We also had a couple of meetups.
My biggest concerns involve:
-Housing. How feasible is it to get a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in Koregaon Park (this is the best area, so I've heard) for 30,000 INR per month?
That is a little expensive. Let me check classifieds in my organization and check is anything worth is available. Recently Colleague of mine checked out an apartment (1 BHK) in KP (koregaon park) for 10 K- I will check with her if it is furnished or not. She is an indian so the rates might be a little less.
-Is it possible to pay rent, get food, buy clothes, etc. with only 40,000 INR per month? (It appears that this will be enough, but I've heard different figures for clothing, food, etc. as of late)
The cost of living depends on ones lifestyle. what could be enough for one might not be for another. But 40K for an average Indian is More than enough just to live (not savings or investments etc in 40K). I am sure there would be locals who can blow away 40K in a day - so its a 40K enough or not is relative. but definitely doable in all senses.
-Are there gyms in Pune? Or should I just be running outside?
Yes to gyms and if you want to save the additional cost of gyms you can jog in parks or footpaths.
-What do I pack with me? (I am planning on buying the majority of my clothes once I get there, but what about over-the-counter medications, i.e. Tylenol, and contact solution and waterproof items, i.e. shoes, jacket, etc.?)
Smart choice on the clothes part- but atleast have a few sets so you can last until you get time to settle and head for a shopping spree. I would not be able to comment on medications as this would depend if you seek any specific medication which you think might not be available in India.
Mostly you should not face issues in India or pune for regular medications for common ailments. Pain killers etc are easily available without prescription.
-How expensive is it to travel WITHIN India? I want to visit Agra, Goa, Chennai, etc.
This is again dependent on what you chose. A Pune - goa fare for a non AC 2nd class sleeping reservation should not be more than 300 INR, an AC for 1000 berth, a cab might be costlier and flight costliest.
-How expensive is to travel OUTSIDE India? I want to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
I would not be able to help you on this, you need to do some research here.
I am pretty self-sufficient person, but I think I have so many things reeling in my head to get ready for this move, that it's hard for me to focus. I appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments, etc.
Relax ! make your lists, prepare for whatever you can. But know that there would always be things which were never planned for. Enjoy them.
Thank you!
Hi All,I'm moving to Pune in June from the United States. I will arrive on June 22nd. I've never been to India, but I've been doing my research (via this website, guidebooks, etc.) I've even signed up for a 6 week Hindi course in my city where I currently live!
You have chosen the website
It has loads of information about India and I am sure it will be of great help to you. The pune section is a little less active than the other sections. But not entirely dead We also had a couple of meetups.My biggest concerns involve:
-Housing. How feasible is it to get a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in Koregaon Park (this is the best area, so I've heard) for 30,000 INR per month?
That is a little expensive. Let me check classifieds in my organization and check is anything worth is available. Recently Colleague of mine checked out an apartment (1 BHK) in KP (koregaon park) for 10 K- I will check with her if it is furnished or not. She is an indian so the rates might be a little less.
-Is it possible to pay rent, get food, buy clothes, etc. with only 40,000 INR per month? (It appears that this will be enough, but I've heard different figures for clothing, food, etc. as of late)
The cost of living depends on ones lifestyle. what could be enough for one might not be for another. But 40K for an average Indian is More than enough just to live (not savings or investments etc in 40K). I am sure there would be locals who can blow away 40K in a day - so its a 40K enough or not is relative. but definitely doable in all senses.
-Are there gyms in Pune? Or should I just be running outside?
Yes to gyms and if you want to save the additional cost of gyms you can jog in parks or footpaths.
-What do I pack with me? (I am planning on buying the majority of my clothes once I get there, but what about over-the-counter medications, i.e. Tylenol, and contact solution and waterproof items, i.e. shoes, jacket, etc.?)
Smart choice on the clothes part- but atleast have a few sets so you can last until you get time to settle and head for a shopping spree. I would not be able to comment on medications as this would depend if you seek any specific medication which you think might not be available in India.
Mostly you should not face issues in India or pune for regular medications for common ailments. Pain killers etc are easily available without prescription.
-How expensive is it to travel WITHIN India? I want to visit Agra, Goa, Chennai, etc.
This is again dependent on what you chose. A Pune - goa fare for a non AC 2nd class sleeping reservation should not be more than 300 INR, an AC for 1000 berth, a cab might be costlier and flight costliest.
-How expensive is to travel OUTSIDE India? I want to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
I would not be able to help you on this, you need to do some research here.
I am pretty self-sufficient person, but I think I have so many things reeling in my head to get ready for this move, that it's hard for me to focus. I appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, comments, etc.
Relax ! make your lists, prepare for whatever you can. But know that there would always be things which were never planned for. Enjoy them.
Thank you!
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I love dinner and brunches
Originally Posted by liannerusso Also, what are some things to do in Pune? I like hiking, going to dinner/brunch, sitting in a cafe with a good book, running, yoga, and sightseeing (which sometimes involves just wandering around and people watching ).
Also, what are some things to do in Pune? I like hiking, going to dinner/brunch, sitting in a cafe with a good book, running, yoga, and sightseeing (which sometimes involves just wandering around and people watching ). and people watching is also fun as long as not too intrusive for them 
Monsoons and post monsoons are amazing times in pune to visit the forts and the hills nearby. If you a hiker then you sure would love some of the climbs.
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you will love to trekk around pune. you have many things to do there
you will love to trekk around pune. you have many things to do there
Thank you all so much for the information! I am making my lists and buying some last minute things before heading out in a couple months!
I would appreciate if you could look in to the housing situation. That's probably my biggest stress, but everyone says not to worry; so I'm trying not to! I will need to adjust to the Indian lifestyle of "going with the flow" and not being so rushed as I am in America.
I would appreciate if you could look in to the housing situation. That's probably my biggest stress, but everyone says not to worry; so I'm trying not to! I will need to adjust to the Indian lifestyle of "going with the flow" and not being so rushed as I am in America.
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Dont worry, everything will be cool. Just enjoy the flavour and flow.
Originally Posted by liannerusso Thank you all so much for the information! I am making my lists and buying some last minute things before heading out in a couple months!
I would appreciate if you could look in to the housing situation. That's probably my biggest stress, but everyone says not to worry; so I'm trying not to! I will need to adjust to the Indian lifestyle of "going with the flow" and not being so rushed as I am in America.
Thank you all so much for the information! I am making my lists and buying some last minute things before heading out in a couple months! I would appreciate if you could look in to the housing situation. That's probably my biggest stress, but everyone says not to worry; so I'm trying not to! I will need to adjust to the Indian lifestyle of "going with the flow" and not being so rushed as I am in America.
I agree with Rohan- Just try to be prepared and relax. There will be certain things which you have not planned for.
Be ready to deal with them.
Many people panick and lose their patience when certain unexpected changes happen to their plan.
about the housing- Will you be getting any temporary accomodations upon arrival?
Or do you have to move in to your own rented apartment from Day one.
I just searched for rentals in Koregaon park in the classified in my organization. But did not find anything of use. Will check with a few friends if they have any contacts.
Be ready to deal with them.
Many people panick and lose their patience when certain unexpected changes happen to their plan.
about the housing- Will you be getting any temporary accomodations upon arrival?
Or do you have to move in to your own rented apartment from Day one.
I just searched for rentals in Koregaon park in the classified in my organization. But did not find anything of use. Will check with a few friends if they have any contacts.
Thanks for the advice. I do need to learn to go with the flow
I will be able to stay in a hotel the first couple nights, and then with another staff member until I find a place.
I will be able to stay in a hotel the first couple nights, and then with another staff member until I find a place.
Pune is a great place, I am sure you will have a good time.
My tips:
Take a joyride in a glider at the hadapsar gliding centre. Try some paragliding whilst you are there too.
Eat eat and eat some more. Pani puri, bhel puri, misal pav, dosa, utthappam...you can eat so much for so little!
My tips:
Take a joyride in a glider at the hadapsar gliding centre. Try some paragliding whilst you are there too.
Eat eat and eat some more. Pani puri, bhel puri, misal pav, dosa, utthappam...you can eat so much for so little!
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Ohh yes Eat eat eat is the mantra. Pune has a lot of variety in food. A paradise for foodies.
Originally Posted by Dil_Se Pune is a great place, I am sure you will have a good time.
My tips:
Take a joyride in a glider at the hadapsar gliding centre. Try some paragliding whilst you are there too.
Eat eat and eat some more. Pani puri, bhel puri, misal pav, dosa, utthappam...you can eat so much for so little!
Pune is a great place, I am sure you will have a good time.My tips:
Take a joyride in a glider at the hadapsar gliding centre. Try some paragliding whilst you are there too.
Eat eat and eat some more. Pani puri, bhel puri, misal pav, dosa, utthappam...you can eat so much for so little!
I moved hee last yr.
Koregaon park is very expensive but your work location should decide where u want to stay as the rush hour traffic is horrible.
I live in Aundh area which is closer to my hubby's work. U should be able to find a place that includes gym, swimming pool in the rent lots of new apartment complex are built with these fascilities so they dont charge extra like our place
Koregaon park is very expensive but your work location should decide where u want to stay as the rush hour traffic is horrible.
I live in Aundh area which is closer to my hubby's work. U should be able to find a place that includes gym, swimming pool in the rent lots of new apartment complex are built with these fascilities so they dont charge extra like our place
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I am definitely looking forward to the food!!!
Originally Posted by Dil_Se Pune is a great place, I am sure you will have a good time.
My tips:
Take a joyride in a glider at the hadapsar gliding centre. Try some paragliding whilst you are there too.
Eat eat and eat some more. Pani puri, bhel puri, misal pav, dosa, utthappam...you can eat so much for so little!
Pune is a great place, I am sure you will have a good time.My tips:
Take a joyride in a glider at the hadapsar gliding centre. Try some paragliding whilst you are there too.
Eat eat and eat some more. Pani puri, bhel puri, misal pav, dosa, utthappam...you can eat so much for so little!
I will have to try these out!
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I actually won't be going in to the office very much. I'll be traveling around, visiting schools, so the location doesn't really matter since I'll always be traveling anyways.
Originally Posted by kellywillie I moved hee last yr.
Koregaon park is very expensive but your work location should decide where u want to stay as the rush hour traffic is horrible.
I live in Aundh area which is closer to my hubby's work. U should be able to find a place that includes gym, swimming pool in the rent lots of new apartment complex are built with these fascilities so they dont charge extra like our place
I moved hee last yr.Koregaon park is very expensive but your work location should decide where u want to stay as the rush hour traffic is horrible.
I live in Aundh area which is closer to my hubby's work. U should be able to find a place that includes gym, swimming pool in the rent lots of new apartment complex are built with these fascilities so they dont charge extra like our place
Thanks for letting me know that I should be able to find a gym or swimming pool. Good to know!
How do you like living in Pune so far?
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Hi! I am moving to Pune in August and decided I'd like to live in Aundh too, as it will be close to my office. I have been looking at 99acres and suchlike websites but am not sure how to really go about finding a decent place to stay. In case you have any advice, please share it with me.
Originally Posted by kellywillie I moved hee last yr.
Koregaon park is very expensive but your work location should decide where u want to stay as the rush hour traffic is horrible.
I live in Aundh area which is closer to my hubby's work. U should be able to find a place that includes gym, swimming pool in the rent lots of new apartment complex are built with these fascilities so they dont charge extra like our place
I moved hee last yr.Koregaon park is very expensive but your work location should decide where u want to stay as the rush hour traffic is horrible.
I live in Aundh area which is closer to my hubby's work. U should be able to find a place that includes gym, swimming pool in the rent lots of new apartment complex are built with these fascilities so they dont charge extra like our place
Also, I am a bit afraid that as foreign single woman it might be hard to find a landlord/landlady/society that wants to rent to me. Are these fears justified or not? And if so, any tips on how to cricumvent this obstacle?
And finally, I am not sure whether I'd want to rent something I haven't seen with my own eyes, and I am thus looking for a place where I can stay the first two weeks upon my arrival. Any tips for a pleasant B&B, guesthouse, homestay in Pune-West?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by sannna Hi! I am moving to Pune in August and decided I'd like to live in Aundh too, as it will be close to my office. I have been looking at 99acres and suchlike websites but am not sure how to really go about finding a decent place to stay. In case you have any advice, please share it with me.
Aundh has many residential complexes and should serve as a good place for you to settle in. 99 Acres and magicbricks a re a good bet and apart from that you might have to go for local newspapers like pune mirror or DNA etc which you should be able to find online. they too have a lot of classifieds.
The last resort is to find a reputed agent who wil lcharge you approx 10-15 K INR but will probably give you a good deal.
Also, I am a bit afraid that as foreign single woman it might be hard to find a landlord/landlady/society that wants to rent to me. Are these fears justified or not? And if so, any tips on how to cricumvent this obstacle?
Many residential complexes run by societies formed by residents/owners have rules where foreigners cannot lease an apartment. Bachelors and single Indians too are prohibited etc. I will not go into how this is right or wrong !
In such scenarios you cannot really make it work for you.
You will have to find apartments where such rules do not prevail. Do not worry there would be places where they are open for this.
And finally, I am not sure whether I'd want to rent something I haven't seen with my own eyes, and I am thus looking for a place where I can stay the first two weeks upon my arrival. Any tips for a pleasant B&B, guesthouse, homestay in Pune-West?
If I were you I too WILL NOT rent something which I have not seen in real. Maybe I identify a few and talk to the owners and agents that I will confirm on arrival as want to look at the place.
Thanks.
Hi! I am moving to Pune in August and decided I'd like to live in Aundh too, as it will be close to my office. I have been looking at 99acres and suchlike websites but am not sure how to really go about finding a decent place to stay. In case you have any advice, please share it with me. Aundh has many residential complexes and should serve as a good place for you to settle in. 99 Acres and magicbricks a re a good bet and apart from that you might have to go for local newspapers like pune mirror or DNA etc which you should be able to find online. they too have a lot of classifieds.
The last resort is to find a reputed agent who wil lcharge you approx 10-15 K INR but will probably give you a good deal.
Also, I am a bit afraid that as foreign single woman it might be hard to find a landlord/landlady/society that wants to rent to me. Are these fears justified or not? And if so, any tips on how to cricumvent this obstacle?
Many residential complexes run by societies formed by residents/owners have rules where foreigners cannot lease an apartment. Bachelors and single Indians too are prohibited etc. I will not go into how this is right or wrong !
In such scenarios you cannot really make it work for you.
You will have to find apartments where such rules do not prevail. Do not worry there would be places where they are open for this.
And finally, I am not sure whether I'd want to rent something I haven't seen with my own eyes, and I am thus looking for a place where I can stay the first two weeks upon my arrival. Any tips for a pleasant B&B, guesthouse, homestay in Pune-West?
If I were you I too WILL NOT rent something which I have not seen in real. Maybe I identify a few and talk to the owners and agents that I will confirm on arrival as want to look at the place.
Thanks.
About the B&B or hotels or service apartments for a temporary basis you will have to specify some budget.
Also You have not spoken on your budget, any preferences 1 BK or 2 BHK any gyms , pools facilities required etc for the place you seek to lease out.
All the best and welcome to Pune.
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