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FC Road & Deccan
The Student Mile
Fergusson College, arguing tea houses, vada pav and pavement books.
The student mile around Fergusson College: tea houses arguing since the 1920s, legendary Irani-bun cafes, vada pav carts and pavement book stalls. The Deccan riverside and old cinemas sit alongside. Pune calls itself the Oxford of the East, and here the claim rings true.
Who it suits
the student mile vada pav and misal bookshops
Staying here
A handy central base of midrange stays.
In the evening
Cafes hum till eleven: a student city sleeps late.
Getting there
Ⓜ Deccan Gymkhana (Aqua)
What to see
Camp & MG RoadThe historic center
Where to eat
Cafe GoodluckThe definitive Pune Irani-cafe experience: soft bun maska and chai in a 1935 time capsule. Go for breakfast.
RoopaliA genuine FC Road institution regulars have visited for 45+ years, known for tasty, clean South Indian snacks at nominal prices.
ShabreeThe city's go-to full Maharashtrian thali: unlimited, authentic and easy to navigate, with plenty of mild dishes. Come hungry; a great cultural meal.
VaishaliThe city's most-loved South Indian institution, spotless and reliably vegetarian. Expect a wait at peak hours; the outdoor tables are the classic experience.
WadeshwarClean, consistent and everywhere: the reliable place to try misal and dosa without a second thought. Great for a first-day meal.
Hotel ShreyasOne of the city's most beloved traditional thali houses, praised for authentic, home-style cooking and generous unlimited refills.
Shopping
Hong Kong LaneTwo hundred metres of student Pune - cheap, loud and permanently busyDetails →
International Book ServiceNine decades of Pune's reading life in one small Deccan shopfrontDetails →
Other areas of Pune
Areas on the map
In the app: the city's areas on the map, the places inside and a route.
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