Pune Guide

Shopping in Pune

From the 2025 Guide, pages 51–64. 113 listings.

Stationery, Paper Goods and Art Supplies

Hand Made Paper Institute

K.B. Joshi Road (the continuation of Fergusson College Road across Vidyapeeth Road), on the edge of the agricultural college

Call +91 20 25537383MapEmail

Beautiful handmade paper, stationery kits and gift packages.

Venus Traders

Barista Lane. Just outside the Vaishali Restaurant, Fergusson College Road, second lane to the left

Call +91 20 2553 5757Map

This store carries school and stationery supplies and blank CD's, has sliding glass doors at its entrance and a clean, functioning toilet for customers.

Clothing, Crafts, & Gifts

Artland

Artland near the German bakery and Anokea is a total rip off! They sell fake silver, fake stones and have a scam going with rickshaw drivers who bring people there for a "good deal from my friend".

Anokhi

Units G2 and G3, Arthavishva, Lane 5, Koregaon Park

Call +91 20 4128 5858MapWebsite

Masters of hand-block printing, Anokhi blends contemporary sensibilities with traditional craftsmanship. Eco-friendly clothing and home textiles.

Arnav

Geeta Bhojwani. B-31, Abhimanshree Society, Gate No. 3 Pashan Road, off University Flyover, Pune, 411008

Call 982-203-4546Call 91-20-2565 3937MapEmail

Hours: 8 am – 10:00 pm. Open on Sundays.

Geeta Bhojwani has been shopping for yogis for a long time and she knows what we want. Her home based one-stop-store is an Aladdin's cave of hand selected works of art, jewelry and handicrafts from all over India. You will find lots of interesting gifts, some made by award winning artists, including beautiful hand screen printed paper, gift cards, good quality woolen and silk stoles and scarves, Patanjali statues and embroideries. I advise that two or three of you go together. Slow down and enjoy a cup of chai as you browse. Call before you go, to be picked up and dropped back home afterward (distance 4 kms from the institute). Credit cards accepted. Email: ArnavHandicrafts@gmail.com. bhojwanigeeta@hotmail.com

Bhagwan Aum Market

Laxmi Road (next to the Commonwealth building)

Call +91 20 2445 7226Map

A great collection of dupattas and scarves—a veritable feast for the eyes. Bring anything you want to color match. Second from the last shop on the left and across on the right. Ready-made dresses and western clothes (currently very popular in India).

The Bombay Swadeshi Store

322 M G Road, Pune 411 001

Call +912026131067MapWebsite

The Bombay Swadeshi Store, enjoys a unique legacy as one of the oldest stores in India, with roots that trace back to India's freedom struggle. Incorporated in 1905, the idea was to promote Indian made products during the swadeshi movement. It was the first retail organization to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. This store offers its customers an experience of India through products that reflect a blend of contemporary and traditional Indian Culture. Highly recommended by the Travelers' guide "Lonely Planet". Rated as one of the best shopping destinations in Mumbai by Trip Advisor. Awarded Trip Advisor 2013 & 2014 "Certificate of Excellence".

Coppre

Studio Coppre Pvt. Ltd. Bungalow 84, Shivaji Housing Society, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411 016

Call 91.20.25630192MapEmail

Heritage craft: Handcrafted-copper items, made by artisans. Sourced by Sudakshina Sinha Banerjee. In a world of mass production, traditional craft and indigenous methods of crafting are getting lost. Supporting local craftspeople means preserving both cultures, and communities. At Studio Coppre, we are able to work with these highly skilled artisans through our contemporary look design, to ensure that our craft and design appeals to the modern consumer who believes in handcrafted goods.

Coppre reflects the legacy of a 400-year-old metal craft. It is the outcome of a creative collaboration to evolve a contemporary range of copper products that cater to the present, while retaining intact the heritage craft process.

We bring dignity and efficiency to this ancient craft by linking talented designers to crafts people and presenting their crafts to the world.

Dimpex International (exporters)

c/o Anusaya (Mane) Bldg., S. No. 1077/B, Plot No. 429, Pune: next to Sharmistha Society. Durga Naga Road, Model Colony (at the back of Sahara Hotel Petrol Pump) Pune 411 016

Call +91 20 2565 6145Call 9420137034MapEmailWebsite

Dimpex International has been selling batik T-shirts, yoga bloomers, bolster covers, yoga mat bags, batik greeting cards and other items since 1975. Proprietor: Sudhir Gaikwad. Fax: +91 20 25656145.

Know that many of the items sold here are almost exact copies of items already being sold by RIMYI. Sudhir will also handle shipping of items you purchase at the RIMYI store.

Either Or

Sohrab Hall, 21, Sassoon Road

Call +91 20 2605 0226Call 240-176-6639Map

Crafts and clothing. Near to Fabindia listed below. Sweet clothing for kids, a really good shop for western clothes in hand dyed fabrics. There are two Either Or's in the same compound; the 2nd is slightly more up-market.

Fabindia

Fabindia Overseas Pvt. Ltd. Sakar-10, opposite Jehangir Nursing Home, Sassoon Road (tell the rickshaw driver Ruby Hall)

Call +91 20 2612 4820Call +91 20 6601 0586Call +91 20 – 25538319/22MapWebsite

Hours: Open 10 am to 7:45 pm

There are also two other branches in Pune: 1) Plot 2 & 3, Akshay Complex, ITI Road, Pushpak Park, Aundh, Pune. Tel: +91 20 6601 0586. 2) Shop No 1303, Argade Heights, Jangali Maharaj Road, Shivajinagar Tel: +91 20 – 25538319/22. Ready-made men's and women's clothing and household linens.

Gandhi Khadi Bhandar

Sevasadan Building, Kunte Chowk, Laxmi Road

Call +91 20 2445 5797Map

Hours: Closed Monday

Hand-woven and ready-made fabrics, classic men's kurtas and pants; tailoring available but not recommended.

Happy Heart

Highly recommended

24-A, Ragvilas Society, Koregaon Park

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Jewellery, stones, statues. The owners are relaxed, knowledgeable and very helpful - they even sourced out a Shirodhara pot which is something they don't normally carry. Excellent selection and fair prices. Highly recommended.

Heritage Handicraft Emporium

323 M.G. Rd

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Authentic Indian handicrafts including real pashminas, wood carvings, metal artifacts, jewelry, stone carvings, and papier-mâché.

Hers

Laxmi Road, opposite the petrol pump at the start of Laxmi Road

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Hand-painted dresses, printed material, cotton and silk dresses made with vegetable dyes. Fast alterations.

Jaihind and Men's Avenue

Laxmi Road Corner, Kunte Chowk

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Jaihind and Men's Avenue are two department stores specializing in Kurtas and traditional men's clothing. They have nice shirts, t-shirts and jeans from quality Indian Brands like Mufti Jeans, Cambridge, Allen Solly etc. Exclusive floor for wedding kurtas and party shirts.

Mr. Johnny

Call +91 9393225316

Mr. Johnny sits on the wall of the police commissioner's house, a few doors down from the Institute on Hare Krishna Mandir Road. In his bag he carries his wares, hand painted cards, carvings, statues, unique Indian handicrafts and more. His prices are extremely reasonable.

“I just purchased a black stone Patanjali from him which he ordered especially.”

— Editor

La Jolie Boutique

Highly recommended

4 Safire Park Gardens, Pune Mumbai Road., Shivajinagar, Pune 411005

Call +91 9822077224Map

Suchita Shroff. Highly recommended hand embroidered items.

Karachiwala

4 Moledina Road, Near Poona Coffee House, Camp

Call 6523 4935Call 982-259-8486Map

Indian handicrafts; wholesalers, retailers and exporters of fine jewelry, arts & crafts, etc. Ganesh, Patanjali, Krishna, Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva statues. Bronze, brass, sandalwood carvings, also scarves. It's been assisting Iyengar students for decades.

Kashmir Gift House

Shop No. 69, Ground Floor, Clover Center, 7 Moledina Road

Call 982-204-8282Map

Owners: Sarwar and Sarfaraz Ahmad. Small shop with very good prices and discounts for Iyengar students.

Kashmiri scarves

A good place to get Kashmiri scarves, owned by Farouk and right around the corner from Happy Heart.

Kosha

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Kosha is a sustainable brand of clothing which uses unique handloom weaves of India and promotes the weavers and the textiles. Each garment is made with care and precision in western silhouettes to appeal to a global sensibility.All the pieces are customized to the size of the wearer. If you are interested, contact Ekta Chowdhry at: koshashop1@gmail.com. Come visit koshashop.com to look at the garments!

Laxmi Road

Also visit Laxmi Road for huge varieties of ready-made salwar kameez, saris, fabric, etc.

Lucknow Chikan Palace

Varsha and Shantanu Pansare, 917/19, Fergusson College Road, opposite the Hotel Vaishali

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Hours: 10 am to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 8:30 pm. Closed on Monday.

Chikan is a type of embroidery. For salwar suits, bedspreads, saris, dress material. All outfits are made to measure.

Mythical Handcrafts

11 Sri Vijaychandra Society, Narangi Baug Road (between Boat Club Rd & Bund Garden Road), Pune 411001

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They sell hand carved statues made from teak, beautiful Kashmiri pillow covers and wall coverings, some rugs and bed coverings.

New Choice

629, Phadtare Chowk, opposite Sharmilee, Laxmi Road

Call +91 20 2445 5906Map

Salwar kameez, ready-made or custom-made. Make sure they get your specifications right, and don't hesitate to return for additional alterations.

The Pavilion Mall

Senapati Bapat Rd, next to JW MARRIOTT

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The Pavilion Mall next to the JW Marriott is a large, multi level shopping mall with many familiar brand stores such as Zara, Nike, etc, and a large food court with American style fast food.

Peoples Stores

618, Laxmi Road, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030

Call 077700 82123Map

This tiny, very busy shop in the old city (Laxmi Road) which is always jam packed with locals, sells underwear. It is also frequented by visitors to Pune who are in the know.

Poshakh

1145 FC Road, Shivajinagar

Call +91 - 20 -2565 1213MapWebsite

Ladies boutique and tailor. Iyengar students call in at this store for their traditional silk and cotton scarves and dupattas. Two doors down from the Shravan Restaurant.

Sanskriti Lifestyle

Lane 7, Koregaon Park. Opposite Post 91

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A 'Must Visit' place for antique Indian handicrafts, brass statues, items carved from wood, etc.

Satguru's

Shop 91, Clover Center, 7, Moledina Road, Camp (perpendicular to M.G. Road)

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This store is first on the right at the Moledina side entrance to Clover Center. It's a tiny shop selling short and full-length Lucknow kurtas—always great to wear back home.

Shine Arts

Baswani Nagar. Building 7

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Owner - M.Y. Raga. Dupattas, shawls.

Surve Bandhu Ambewale

1485 Shukrawar Peth near Laxmi Road

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Retail and wholesale Incense and japa malas, including the rudrakshas.

Zudio

Cello Platina, C.T.S No. 1183, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411005, India

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It's like India version of Uniqlo. Great place to get inexpensive t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts and footwear

Saris

Vama and Kajree

Kunte Chowk, Laxmi Road

Call +91 20 24455382Map

Silk saris, wedding saris, salwar-kurtas. The salesmen will parade hundreds of items for you if you don't stop them.

Pratibha

Sevasandam Building, Kunte Chowk, Laxmi Rd. and Roopkala. Dress material-silk and handloom cotton and good priced saris.

Jewelers

Ashtekar Pathrikar

Inside a gallery in Dulhan Complex, 375, Narayan Peth, Laxmi Rd

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Good quality design and fairly priced gold and silver pendants. OM and Ganeshas.

Bharatkumar Jewelers

361, Sardar Vallabhbhai, Patel Road (Center Street parallel to M.G. Road), Camp

Call +91 20 2635 9536Map

Owner is a designer of attractive, inexpensive pieces of traditional silver jewelry. The owner, a former student of Guruji, offers RIMYI students a significant discount.

Khushboo Sanghavi

Call +91 98-20-860380Website

Khushboo Sanghavi is a passionate and experienced jewelry designer, a graduate gemologist and a devoted yoga practitioner. She'll work one-on-one with you to design unique and customized handmade jewelry using lab-certified gemstones and traditional craft techniques. She collaborates with Bengali craftspeople to create the jewelry, providing them a way to preserve their skills and sustain their community. She provides expert insight on precious metal and gemstones and their spiritual and cultural significance, and can help with shopping for high quality gold, or going to workshops in Zaveri Bazar.

For more information, and to see her collection. WhatsApp or call: +91 98-20-860380.

Shree Jewellers

517 Center Street, Pune

Call 98220 99503Call 9860053210MapEmail

Owner: Lalit Oswal. His son Sagar also works there. Some of the wealthiest women in India shop here for their diamond jewelry along with those who want simple silver things or inexpensive gold plated jewelry. They make their jewelry in their own workshop and many designers have their jewelry made there. From wonderful Indian jewelry to beautiful western designs, or if you are looking for stones or beads, this is also the place to go. They prepare malas individually with your choice of beads and the color of the ribbon etc.

They have a new store in Koregaon Park: 19, Koregaon Park. Lane 1.Inside Sunderban Resort & Spa. Tel : 9860053210

The Koregaon Park branch is more for retail-ready jewelry. The Centre Street is more for custom jewelry now.

Shree Bijoux Pvt. Ltd.

S – 47, Clover Centre, Pune – 411001

Call +91 20 26130888Call 9960340555MapEmailWebsite

Ethnic & Modern Jewellery. It is run by Pravin Oswal, the brother of Lalit Oswal of Shree Jewellers. Previously both brothers ran the Shree shop on Centre Street (see previous listing). They have since separated. Lalit remains at 517 Centre Street and Pravin is owner of the Clover Center location.

Sikki's

291 Vaswani Nagar, German Bakery Lane, near Koregaon Park

Call 982-336-8604MapEmail

Sells inexpensive gems, necklaces and Tibetan items, plus loose beads sold by weight. Sikki's has the best deals—and a great attitude.

For mala: Shree Jewelers, Centre Street or the stalls on Tulsi Baug.

Tanishq

JM Road

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A very reliable chain all over India (so you can't be cheated).

M. L. Wagh and Son

793 Budhwar Peth, Moti Chowk, Pune 411002

Call +91 20 2445 7349MapEmail

Highly reputable, fine jeweler, patronized by the Iyengar family. They make jewelry to order, good to give orders with plenty of time and be very specific. Mr. Wagh Sr. attends classes at the Institute and is extremely pleasant to deal with.

Tailors

Aarti's Garment Boutique

Sujyoti Building, Patwardhan Baug (at the junction of Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and the road from the CD'S signal), Erandawane

Call 968-992-8389Map

Owner: Aarti Palekar/Naik. Purchase dress fabric, customized dress designs, embroidery, stitching services; it also creates custom designs for bulk dress orders.

Kutch Kala

Millenium Plaza, opp. Fergusson College Gate on FC Road

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Rajesh Tailor

Wonderland, B/S/2, East Street, Camp

Call 9881244346Map

Look for a little booth in the entrance to the underground area. Be sure to give your projects time, try and drop off what you would like to have made as soon as possible after arriving. Not fancy work but makes very nice basics and copies. Rajesh's English is good and he has a nice sense of humor. Not always upfront about deadlines.

Satish Pise: Krishna Ladies Tailors

Shop no. 9, Maganbhai Patel Market, Camp (behind Center St.), Pune - 411001

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He will happily come to your apartment in Pune, but if he does this, pay him a little extra. Speaks good English, and his work is excellent. Sticks to deadlines. The student who recommends him has been going to him for 25 years.

Sayali

708, Narayan Peth, No. 6, Kunal Complex, Laxmi Road, facing the Commonwealth Building, down a small alley, next to the night dresses

Call 992-281-9552Call 992-281-3552Map

It's the second tailor upstairs on the right. Kailas understands some English. Good and reliable.

Sunita Shroff-NaikTailor

Highly recommended

94/25B, Prabhat Road, Lane No. 11, Shreeraj Apartments, Ground Floor

Call +91 20 2567 2756Call +91 989 003 8092MapEmailWebsite

Cell/WhatsApp: +91 989 003 8092. Highly recommended for tailor-made/custom-made clothes for any occasion. Sunita stocks beautiful selected cotton and silk fabrics. Speaks very good English and has many longtime students/customers. Since 1982.

Fabric

Kajal Fabrics

426, Bhopla Chowk, R.S. Kedari Road, Camp, Pune – 411001

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National Fabrics

S-9 Clover Centre, Moledina Road, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001

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Banjaras/Natural Fabrics of India

Shop C3/4, Chaitraban Residency, off ITI Road, Aundh

Call +91 20 20 2588 1844Map

No longer at this address — it's still close (opposite Polka Dots down a lane).

Home Accessories

Kirti Novelties

1128 BudhwarPeth, Tulsi Baug

Call +91 20-244-51973Map

Kitchenware. Assorted kitchen-wear and stainless steel. Good quality basic Indian cooking goods, pots, pans etc.

Shahenaz: The Ethnic Home Shop

Next to Christina

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Excellent for covers (pillow, bed, and table), bags, etc.

Siddhai

Shop No. 3, behind Dnyneshwar Paduka Chowk

Call +91 20 2435 0126Call 982-274-6635Map

Bolster Cover Maker. Take the lane to the left of the Ambassador Hotel (facing away from the hotel). Make another left at the end of the lane and keep walking until you reach a fenced-off field. Follow the lane adjacent to the field. The little store is located in the street that crosses the lane: you'll see a row of very small stores

Statues

Ishwar's Moorti & Gift Centre

420, Raviwar Peth, Moti Chowk

Call +91 20 2445 7686MapEmail

Hours: Closed on Wednesday

This god store has a great collection of bronze and marble statues of Vedic and Hindu deities. Now sells Patanjali stone statues that Guruji designed. They are very nice and all different sizes. He will also email you.

Rugs

Perfumes

Damodhara Bhagwandas Sugandhi

761, Raviwar Peth. Opp. Dena Bank, near Phadke Haud, Pune

Call +91 2024433188Call 9922088188MapEmail

Hours: Mon - Sat 9.am to 8.30 pm. Sunday 10.30-1.30 pm.

Pure oils (sandalwood, rose, khus, etc.), handmade, rolled incense sticks and cones, sandalwood soap, rose petal jam—a feast for the senses. Mobile: 9922088188 (call for directions if you have any problems finding this shop).

“If anyone wants to come on Sunday evening we will be in the shop as per request.”

— Raju Sugandhi

Khushbu Perfumes

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A wee shop with lovely perfumes is just off FC Road, round the corner from the petrol station, 2 minutes from Lalit Mahal.

Vithaldas Narayandas & Son

Phadke Haud, near Laxmi Road (near the bicycle street)

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Hours: Closed Sundays and between 1 and 3pm for lunch

Perfumes and hand-rolled incense. Natural essential oils, natural incense sticks, sandalwood items, pure rose water.

Soaps and Toiletries

Body Shop

Over in Pune Camp at the SGS Magnum Mall, on Moledina Road, you can find a Body Shop, with a full assortment of creams and shampoos. Recommended: the Olive Oil Shampoo and Conditioner.

PROPS

Sticky Mats

Me Free

1032, Shatdeep Society, Deep Bungalow Chowk, Canal Road, Model Colony, Pune 411 016

Call +91 9529310682MapWebsite

Hours: 9.30am – 7.30pm

The Yoga Store. All proceeds go to yoga tutelage at children's orphanages in India.

Bookstores

Bookword Basement

616, Sagar Arcade, Fergusson College Road

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Helpful. Huge stock of books. The store will order a book if it doesn't have it in stock.

Crosswords

Now located at the PVR Pavilion next to the JW Marriott Hotel.

Landmark

Also in Pune Camp at the SGS Magnum Mall, you'll find Landmark, a large bookstore with discount prices on many items.

Moltilal bookshop

Tilak Road/Bajirao in the Sanas Plaza Building

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Large variety of books on Buddhism, Hindusim, Sanskrit, Ayurveda

Music Stores

Oceanic Sound and Vision

M.G. Road, just opposite Wonderland

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This is a good place to buy DVDs.

There's also a music store above OM Supermarket, Gokhale Road.

Assorted

Sayali Florist

F. C. Road, near to Vaishali and Aroma coffee shop

Call 9822048050Map

Ask for Vijay the owner, the nicest flowers around with fair prices.

Subhash Bucket and Trunk Depot

ShukarwarPeth

Call 9270699352Map

Metal Indian Trunks — all sizes, nice to have when back at home. These are inexpensive although they can dent easily when in transit (part of the charm?). Near to Tulsi Baug, Laxmi Road / main shopping area. When purchasing a metal-trunk they can customize and make any size you want, but consider the weight as well.

Coffee Cravings

Gourmet Avenue

The coffee shop Gourmet Avenue and the day spa at the Hyatt Regency are great!

Godaam Coffee

Highly recommended

1120, Model Colony Rd, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India

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Offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items as well as events and live music. Coffee comes in drip, aero press, espresso and many other formats. They also make chai. Easy to get to from the Institute. Highly recommended!

PBC (Poona Baking Company)

At the Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, Senapati Bapat Road

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Starbucks

Mosaic Ground Floor West, Opposite Fergusson College Gate No.2, FC Road / Ground floor, Centriole, ITI Road, Aundh / Galaxy Gardens, North Main Road, Koregaon Park

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The Starbuck's website: starbucks.in. (look for Pune) It will provide you with maps to all three of these locations.

Tea

Maharashtra Tea company

1095, Budhwar Peth, Near Datta Mandir Pune

Call +91 20 24470715Map

It's beside a temple. There are two lines: one for men on the right, and one for women on the left.

The Tea Emporium

There's one on Tilak Road opposite Tilak Smarak Mandir and one just behind TulsiBaug off Laxmi Road; they sell (good) loose tea including CTC which is what most Indian chai is made of (it's actually called char in Maharashtra, not chai)…the shop signs are in devanagri/hindi though, so unless you read it you have to ask someone exactly where they are.

Laundry

Chetak Hotel

Take your laundry to the Chetak Hotel and they will return it within two days, washed, ironed and wrapped beautifully in newspaper and string. 30 Rupees per piece.

SHIPPING, PACKING and MAIL SERVICES

Anil Bijlani, courier

SSBC (Shri Sai Baba Couriers), D-12 Choice Arcade, Dhole Patil Road. Near Ruby Hall Hospital / Fab India, Pune-411001

Call 98239 58999Call 9545597999MapEmail

Email: bijlanipaf@rediffmail.com & anil.bijlani@shrisbc.com. For any further information, please phone or email. Anil offers very fair rates using FedEx. Packages have arrived to New York within 3 days. His staff packs things well. Best to use him for good-sized packages. Located near the Le Meridian Hotel, about 10 minutes in a rickshaw from the Institute (Either Nana or Amin can take you).

DHL Express

Call Abhijit, Aastha or Roshan for the address of the nearest DHL Express center. Note from Editor: "There were mysterious restrictions on what I could and couldn't send via DHL," Sorry, no phone number.

FedEx

Shop No. 1 Gera Garden, Ground Floor, next to the Taj Blue Diamond, Koregaon Park Road, Pune 411001

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Hours: Open 9 am to 10 pm, Monday to Saturday

Mr. Vasant V. Khedekar

M-24/597, M.I.G. Gokhalenagar, Pune – 411016

Call 9881435264MapEmail

Packing services. He will come to your hotel or apartment and collect items for packing and mailing. Packages are shipped and taken anywhere between 5 – 6 weeks to arrive at their destination. Mr. Vasant cannot be responsible for what may happen to fragile items as they pass through customs here in India. Mr. Vasant can also provide a lunch box and home delivery of hand made stationery.

Parth Parcels Services

693, Sadashiv Peth, Shop No. 6, Madhav Smruti, Kumthekar Road, Pune 411030

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Once tried to send some yoga material through the Post Office in Model Colony, but it was extremely tiring (you need to bring the stuff, the boxes, and wait and wait…). At the end paid only a few rupees less comparing with the other options. Not a worthy idea!

— a student

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