Shop, Eat, Repeat: Here's Everything You Can Do In Aundh

Festivals and weddings require bling and style. The right place to shop for heavy yet classy ethnic ensembles is Utsa. This elegant store has an exquisite collection of apparel as well as jewellery. Pastels seem to be a clear sartorial choice amongst the fashionistas and this store has no dearth of pastel designs. They are known for their signature floral kurti sets. For regular and work wear, you can check out their simple kurti collection as well. Once done with dress shopping, take a look at their jewellery collection that is chunky, bohemian and very affordable. From oxidised silver Chandbalis to jhumkas, you will find it all here. During festivals, they offer tempting offers as well.

Simple kurtis start at INR 999 only while the festive sets are priced INR 2999 upwards. The jewellery starts at INR 299.

Having explored the rich Indian heritage and its legacy of exquisite heavy sarees, Taneira has housed a resplendant apparel collection. Their silk sarees are the epitome of luxury and artisanal excellence. For weddings, you can shop for rich sarees to add it to your trousseau. Some of our favourites include the woven silk pieces along with Organza, Tussar, Banarasi, etc. The range starts at INR 3200.

Check out the chic summer collection of casual ethnic wear that's mostly in pastel, earthy, and neutral tones. Starting at INR 4000, the cotton kurti sets are breathable, soft, comfy and a treat for the skin. You can shop for unstitched suit sets as well. 

This showroom on ITI Road is a heaven for sarees. The garden vareli is a floral pattern on rich silk sarees and this store has a rich collection of the same. Apart from that, you can shop for Kosa, chanderi, Maheshwari sarees as well. The store is small but the collection will blow your mind. The in-house staff is very helpful and will guide you throughout.

The prices are pretty reasonable and a basic saree falls in the range of INR1200-INR 1500.

Parampara is one of the favourites when it comes to exclusive sarees. This store in Sanghvi Nagar, Aundh is the best place to shop for Maharashtrian kath-padar sarees.The collection is traditional more than designer. So, if you are attending weddings or want to add some exclusive pieces in the trousseau,this store is the place to shop at. We love their silk and Paithani collection as well featuring beautiful peacock designs. People do not miss the sale here because the prices are dirt cheap.

Their prices start at INR 800.

Aundh has many saree stores. Check them here. 

The Westend Mall is always buzzing with shopaholics who shop till they drop. Buy cutesy stuff and toys at Hamleys, shop ethnic at ethnicity, Global Desi, IMARA, Ray Ethnic, SOCH and Indya, get your hands on cosmetics and skincare from Nykaa, The Body Shop and Sugar. There is a Chroma studio for your tech needs, Ximi Vogue and Miniso for our home and personal utilities and accessories, and Godrej Nature's Basket for gourmet grocery needs. 

Aundh is one of the best areas in Pune that has a residential cum commercial vibe. This huge area has no dearth of shopping lanes and every other day, new stores open. Clothing, fabrics, footwear, bags, accessories - you can find it all in Aundh. There are many stores you can visit in Aundh without burning a hole in your pocket. Read more here.

Stationery nerds and DIY enthusiasts, thank us for introducing you to this address. This store has a huge and excellent craft and art supplies collection that will make your DIY process super easy. Buy journals, wrapping papers, desk knick-knacks, stationery accessories, paints, colours, canvases, handmade papers, folders, etc. Aside from that, it also houses hardware items, toys, gift articles, mobile accessories, cosmetics, jewellery,etc. Coming here means spending atleast a couple of hours.

Products are priced at as low as INR 50! 

Are you a plant parent who cannot get enough of plants? Head to the Aundh nursery lane that is situated opposite Aundh Gymkhana. Go shopping at one of the nurseries and here are few things that will grab your attention - their selection of indoor plants which include cute bedside cacti, succulents, and many leafy planted pots starting at INR 100. For living rooms, they have big Areca Palms too! They also have exotic Poinsettias, peace lily, snake, jade, spider shrub, fig tree plants, etc. Shop for fine gorgeous ceramic pots in vibrant colours and floral patterns that are absolute necessities for a lovely garden. While smaller pots can range between INR 120 and INR 250, bigger ones are priced at INR 350. Similarly. They have wind chimes, tribal wall art and lanterns - all made of mud.

This is a tiny bistro but the foodgasms you get after having a meal here are oh-so-big! If you visit this place, we recommend you to idulge in pastas and flatbread pizzas for sure. The mushroom-corn-spinach flatbread pizza is to die for and penne in primevera sauce is the ultimate comfort food after a long day. You can also enjoy the mains for the day, soups, salads and coolers. A meal for two comes up to INR 800.

Cafe Meltish is Pune's first cheese cafe that serves delicious gourmet food such as rich pastas, cheesy pizzas and burgers and exquisite continental mains. Their casserole, pizzas, ravioli and au gratin is our favourite. Dig into the decadent desserts to end your meals. It has such classy interiors along with a garden seating. You can bring your date here for a romantic meal.

Aside from hogging food, you can shop for gourmet cheese. They have an excellent local as well as imported cheese collection that you can shop for to pair with your wine or add to your charcuterie boards.  

Price For Two: INR 1200. 

Free this weekend? True Tramm Trunk is one of the most popular partying destinations of Aundh. This colourful lounge/pub offers a romantic outdoor seating where you can enjoy their signatur tharra cocktails and delicious dishes while enjoying a beautiful view. Once done, you can head inside to hit the dancefloor. Stay tuned for the weekend and Wednesday events here. They flow in popular musicians and DJs to play. Price for two comes up to INR 1500. 

Aundh has several fine dining restaurants but Polka Dots is our favourite. This classy restaurant inside Westend Mall has lovely interiorsand romantic vibes. Choose from Indian, Italian, Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine. Well-plated, rich and delicious, these gourmet dishes are worth a try! Our favourite items include melt-in-mouth hara bhara kebab, rich and creamy fettuccine alfredo, paprika chicken, thin-crust pizzas, chicken schnitzel, etc. Do not forget to try the creme brulee Zauk-E-Shahi that is a fucion of French dessert and Awadhi gulab jamuns.

Enjoying a meal here costs INR 1400 for two people. 

Egg lovers, be prepared to enjoy 'eggcellent' delights at Andaground! Once a popular food truck of Pune, Andaground is now a restaurant that serves delicious egg dishes to the foodies. We love the egg kejriwal, anda ghotala, and masala omlette the most. The food is tasty and reasonably priced. A meal for  two comes up to INR 500.

Chinese food is comfort food and if you have had a long day, visit or order in from Kimling. This restaurant on Nagras Road, Aundh serves heavenly Chinese cuisine. We absolutely love the Kung Pao paneer, Orange chicken, hakka noodles and garlic fried rice. The prepare it the authentic style with a touch of street-style cooking. Price for two comes around INR 1000. 

Hate typical high intensity workouts but want to stay in shape? Join Danzofit situated on ITI Road and combine your love for fitness and dance. Designed by popular physiotherapist and dance expert Dr. Nikita Mittal, these programs are basically dance-centric workouts that will help you get a fitter bod. The trainers are cooperative and you will be trained under hawk's eyes. Packages start at INR 3000.

Fitness is important and joining a gym will ensure you don't become a couch potato and ignore your health. The neighbourhood has a fair share of gyms and fitness studios. They offer specialised health packages of high intensity workouts, yoga,pilates, etc. These are some of the best gyms of Aundh that you can check out!

Self care is very important and you can choose from several high-end salons in Aundh for a nice session of hairstyling, blowdry or wash and cut. Check out House of Bumble, Bombay Hair Company, Jean Claude Biguine, Envi, Lakme, Richbit, Apple, Enrich salon etc.

Pamper youself and get your nails done at Coco Nails or the Nail Room. They are known for lovely nail art designs, extenstion and meni-pedi services.