Best Shopping Spots in Pune

Pune is considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra and is the second most populous city in the state after Mumbai. It is known as much for its automobile and manufacturing industries as it is for its educational institutions. If you are in Pune and you are on the lookout for a shopping guide, then read on for some of the coolest and shop-worthy spots in Pune.

Lakshmi Road:

 It is one of the oldest shopping spots in Pune that still retains its charm with the hordes of shoppers who throng this place every day. You can find both branded and non-branded stores on this street that is famous for jewelry and clothes.

Fashion Street: 

Just like its namesake in Mumbai, Fashion Street in Pune is also extremely popular with shopaholics where you can shop for clothes, footwear, accessories, artificial jewelry, bags and more.

M. G. Road: 

If you have a lot of money to splurge on shopping, then Mahatma Gandhi Road is the place to go. It is popularly known as Camp and houses a number of designer boutiques, branded stores and imported goods shops where you can get the best that money can buy. Even if you don’t have that kind of money, you can still go to M. G. Road and enjoy window shopping. The right time to visit this place is the weekend, when it turns into a no-traffic zone and you can conveniently walk your way through the street at your own pace alone or with a gang.

J. M. Road: 

 Famous for the Jungli Maharaj Temple at the street end and also the Baal Gandharwa Natya Mandir and Sambhaji Garden, J. M. Road is turning into the new shopping hub with a couple of branded stores setting up shop here.

F. C. Road: 

It gets its name from the renowned Fergusson College and is quite popular with the college crowd. It houses roadside shops giving you the thrill of street shopping. If you want to check out some decent clothing collection, then head to the Sagar Arcade shopping complex which has many popular shops stocking good stuff. 

Hong Kong Lane: 

From bags and clothes to clothes, accessories and books, you can shop all that you want in this lane. It is located in Deccan and very close to Garware Bridge.

Juna Bazaar: 

If you want to lay your hands on anything right from antiques and used articles to screw drivers and door hinges, you will most probably find it here. It is also known as Old Market.

Tulsi Baug: 

Also known as Basil Garden, it is a crowded commercial area that you can visit for copper and brass idols. You can also shop for household items, gift articles, cosmetics, artificial jewelry and more at affordable prices.

In case you are out for vegetable and fruit shopping, then Phule Market is where you must head. If you are on the lookout to furnish your home, then head straight to Bajirao Road where you can even order custom furniture to suit your typical needs and requirements.

Tania is a traveler who fell in love with Mumbai, Pune and its culture. She loves exploring the lesser known localities and sharing it on Indiaproperty.com