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Quan Spa

Come monsoon and we face a lot of skin and hair troubles, which mostly have to do with our body's reaction to the weather. If you want to know the solution, we're happy to help you. Relax and unwind with a luxurious monsoon spa treatment at Quan Spa, JW Marriott Pune's in-house spa, which will help you in detoxification and relaxation.

Quan means source of water in Chinese, and the spa is a temple of luxury and wellness. Situated on the second floor of the hotel, it has 13 chambers, two of which are exclusively for hydrotherapy. The decor is zen and you will feel a sense of calm when you enter the area. From sauna, steam to jacuzzi- they have it all. You can enjoy different types of massages ranging from Thai, Balinese, Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, hot stone, Abhyangam and many more.

The specialty of the spa is that they come up with special treatments for every season. These season-centric treatments aim to pamper your skin, restore the glow and protect it from the adverse effects of the season. We visited Quan for their monsoon treatment and it was an amazing experience. The monsoon treatment lasts for 90 min and consists of five steps- foot soak in milk, Balinese/ Swedish massage for 60 minutes along with hot stone therapy, a full-body exfoliation with aloe vera gel scrub, shower and a herbal tea session.

The spa equipment are modern and we simply enjoyed the volcanic stone treatment on a semi-hot bed. For oils, we chose the citrus detox oil. However, you have the option to choose between 4 nourishing fragrances. The package costs about INR 5500 plus taxes and the next time you are in a gifting fix, there's nothing more thoughtful than a lovely spa session. They have an express package (90 minutes) for INR 5000 plus taxes that includes deep cleansing which includes rose & almond or exotic island scrub, express menicure/pedi and express face cleaning.

Relaxing with bae? you can opt for exciting couple packages for luxury baths, massages, foot reflexology, meni-pedi, face clean-ups and much more. We absolutely loved the couple jacuzzi room which had a seating area, private washroom, steam room and a huge jacuzzi where you can enjoy lagoon water pebble bath with rose petals. In short, the room was all about romantic vibes.

Kudos to the trained staff who will make sure you are comfortable and enjoying the session. We came out smiling and fully rejuvenated. The spa has tempting offers and discounts for your birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Dial them up to book your slot and your own ticket to Nirvana.

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Monsoon Pampering: Feel Rejuvenated Like Never Before At JW Marriott Pune's Quan Spa

Kinki

Kinki is an amazing outlet. It offers some amazing cocktails and drinks! 
• Molecular mixology is the process of creating cocktails using the equipment and techniques of molecular gastronomy 
1. The zen green tea - matcha green tea, vodka & sake served in a boat dish glass which is pretty extraordinary! The spoon in the middle has green tea caviar.
2.   Prawn Tempura the dish is dipped into the various texture of soya sauce & pickle.
All the sushis here are served with a set of 3 sauces - chilli flake, hot chilli & sweet chilli. 
• PS everything they prepare is from scratch and super super healthy because they've found amazing replacements for MSG (Ajinomoto).

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Osho Garden

Khadakwasla Dam

Gyaan Adab Centre

Parvati Hills

Kasba Peth

Pataleshwar Caves

When you're broke, you don't have to be bored. Pack a bag of snacks and a bottle of water from home and head out and explore the city. The only thing you'll be spending on is commute. And, if you've got your own vehicle, that's even better. Here are things you can do in Pune for free.

Considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Pune (and boy, does Pune have a lot of them), the Osho Garden is a Japanese Zen garden founded by the Shunyo foundation. Built in 1994 on a nullah, it is also known as Nala Park. It attracts a varied crowd: From students, children, older folks to bird-waters, runners and even couples. Situated behind the Osho Ashram in Koregaon Park, the Osho Garden spans a total area of whopping 5 hectares. So you don’t have to travel very far for that breath of fresh air. The Osho Garden is open from 6 am to 9 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm everyday. So, if you ever just want to chill, read a book, go for a jog or walk, you know just the place.

Khadakwasla Lake is one of the major sources of water supply to the city of Pune. In addition to this, it makes for a picturesque and serene day trip. With a scenic view of blue waters, lush greenery, and the dam itself, it is the perfect spot to catch the sunrise or sunset. Whether you want to enjoy this by yourself with your feet dipped in the water or with a group of friends enjoying the various snacks and chaat available, is completely up to you.
The Khadakwasla Lake is particularly beautiful during Monsoon, so make sure you plan a trip soon.

If you love the written word and visual poetry, Gyaan Adab is just for you. Gyaan Adab is a literary centre focused on making literature easily accessible to the masses. It nurtures new creative work while showcasing old and established literary and artistic tradition. Grab a book from the well-stocked library with titles across genres and languages. Or check out their stimulating art gallery; best seen at the inauguration of their exhibitions, during which they invite creative people to celebrate the work on display through poetry, music, theatre and literary renditions. So the next time you’re seeking some solitude and art, head to this cozy treasure trove, tucked away in Kalyani Nagar.

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Zen Cafe

Zen Cafe is my new favourites in town as it has not even once disappointed me.
The ambience is so nice and trendy. Calm and composed with light music in the background, you can go there to peacefully read a book or just talk with your partner for hours over some amazing coffee.
I am a die-hard coffee lover and Zen cafe is doing an amazing job at serving amazing coffee. Call it any say espresso, cappuccino, macchiato. I have tried all of them and they taste amazing.

In food, I have tried jalapeno cheese Toast, avocado and chips, falafel salad, hummus and pita. Everything just tastes so good and organic. This is my go to place every week.
Love it, do pay a visit.

The place is vegetarian and I love it but some of my friends have mentioned if they could add a bit more options in the menu may be something like eggs and toast or maybe a chicken salad they would attract more crowd.

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ZIVA Studio Space

There's a creative space exclusively designed for creative individuals and it is perfect to unleash the artist within you. Situated in the laps of Vishrantwadi, Ziva Studios, with its colourful and Zen decor offers a co-working space for artists, writers, filmmakers and other individuals from the creative field. 

The primary aim behind building this niche space was to encourage upcoming musicians, artists, painters, filmmakers, photographers and offer an artsy environment and a launch platform. The 3000 sq ft area is used for holding several art workshops, seminars, exhibits, jamming sessions and many more creative group activities. You will be surprised to know that so many talented artists and well-known names have conducted their sessions here. If you are planning to start a creative venture of your own, this is a great platform for collaborations.

Talking about the decor, it is vibrant, brightly painted with yellow, red, blue and orange hues. The seating arrangement is very artsy where you can relax and delve deeper into the art forms. It is fun to sit here and be a part of great poetry slams and musical sessions. If you are into films, you can enjoy the screenings that take place or even showcase your own work.

The next time you are looking for a quiet space where you can let your creative juices flowing, this is a space you must visit.

Picture credits: Official website of Ziva Studios

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Sorted Delicatessen

Gourmet dining has always been fascinating and when that food is healthy, it's a whole new culinary journey. We found a place where you can enjoy food that is great in taste and is also loaded with nutrition. Sorted Delicatessen in Kalyani Nagar is all about gourmet healthy dining.

Delicatessen essentially means a place where one can eat as well as buy ingredients. That's what Girish Monie, owner of this deli wanted. After a lot of research, they came up with a menu and created their own unique recipes without compromising with the taste.

While you can cherish the fact that everything you eat here is freshly made in-house (even the core ingredients), you can also buy these wellness products too. From tortilla wraps, chips made of nachni, ragi; different kinds of fresh breads, pastas, cheese and even vegan cheese. Other than that, you can also find fresh fruit jams and spreads.

The decor is zen. The big laughing Buddha statue with a tiny wishing well at the entrance is simply endearing. Green and sustainable, everything including the props has a vintage rustic charm to it. You can choose to sit indoors or enjoy outdoors as well.

You can enjoy breakfast here as it opens at 7 am. However, they serve breakfast dishes all day long. We started our meal with a nice berry smoothie bowl and shakshuka. The pretty bowl was an assortment of nuts, fruits and smoothie and was simply fulfilling. The shakshuka was a bit on the tangy side and tasted good with the in-house sourdough. We also tasted their beetroot concoction which was very refreshing.

Another favourite dish is quinoa upma which is laden with ghee and veggies. Love pizza? Now you can indulge guilt-free here as they make their base with cauliflower. Technically, the pizza is a salad turned into a delicacy. 

We went on to try their amazing healthy wraps. Their falafel wrap is all three things: healthy, tasty and absolutely picture-perfect. If you think butter chicken is unhealthy, do not miss their version. Their signature butter chicken takes the final trophy as it is full of veggies (we suggest you figure it out yourselves!). We had it with carrot roti and buckwheat roti. 

Lastly, we dug into their classic New York Cheesecake and a slice of spice cake. Both the desserts were super soft, and rich in flavours. I loved the cheesecake more but if you love Christmassy spices, the spice cake is for you. A meal will cost you somewhat between INR 1000-INR 1500 but you can be rest assured about the quality and service.

Make a note that you can get these goodies delivered across Pune. Whether it is dining or buying goodies, this deli has set the bar quite high.

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Five Fat Monks

Visited this place a few days back to try out their 2nd Anniversary special menu. Five fat monks is a Pan Asian restaurant situated in the busy lanes of Balewadi Highstreet. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating options. The ambience is cool and cosy inside. 

Coming to the drinks we tried Spicy guava that is a delightful combination of spicy, tart and fruity taste. Then tried watermelon cooler and virgin mojito. Both tasted good.

Coming to starters we tried:
* Crispy spiced potato: Crispy potatoes tossed with lots of masalas and chilli flakes. It was served in a martini glass.
* Cocktail prawns: Served in a glass, prawns tossed in a cocktail sauce that was made inhouse. It's sweet and spicy in taste. Highly recommend.
* Japanese fried chicken: Perfectly cooked chicken nuggets coated with a crispy layer outside. Goes really well with mayonnaise. 

From the main course I tried: 
* The zen hen chicken: Asian style chicken gravy served with fried rice. The gravy was delicious and the chicken pieces were tender.
* Wok your own: So the best part of this place is that we can choose our own wok and toppings in it from the various options. I've selected plain noodles base with Kung Pao sauce and chicken in it. The large size bowl is more than enough for a single person.
  
From desserts, I tried 
* Chocolate coffee bomb: layered with a coffee flavoured brownie base, ice cream scoop and topped with chocolate sauce and chocolate chips.
* Fried Choco pops Icecream scoops with hot chocolate sauce and small fried chocolate balls.

Had a great time. Gonna visit soon

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The Kokum Tree

Tired of monotonous routine and want to start your year on a refreshed note? We found an experiential homestay that will make you forget all the woes and let you get in touch with nature and yourself. Enjoy your tryst with a natural habitat at The Kokum Tree in Lonere in Raigad district of Maharashtra.Kokum is a zesty fruit prominently available in this district. The place is named after it so that your mind and soul are refreshed and filled with the same zest. They have two accommodation types: Room in the villa or a separate bamboo cottage. The tariff for single occupancy for a room is INR 5,800 while for double occupancy, it is INR 5900. The cottage rent comes to INR 5,900. If you have a third person with you, you can accommodate them by shelling out INR 2,500 extra. The property has many trees and they have sessions of fruit-picking at their farms. Pineapple, mangoes and a lot more- go on nature trails and spend your time amidst nature. Enjoy home-cooked food that they make with the freshest of ingredients from their organic farms. You can also indulge in a variety of activities to be in sync with nature. You can try your hand at pottery, take a dip into the pool, fishing and a lot more.We love that there is a lush private zen garden. You can always visit different eateries and dhabas present in the vicinity or go hiking and sightseeing as there are many attractions in a radius of 10km. Unwind at this farm as it is provides with a perfect setting if you want a digital detox or simply want to breathe and reboot.

No entry is allowed post 10 pm in the villa. If you are going to be late, you need to seek prior permission from the host who is just a call or message away.

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I recently visited Five Fat Monks that serves delicious food. The menu over here consists of good no of options to choose from Asian Cuisine. The food was amazing and we loved it. The staff was good and had suggested us with a few good dishes. Moving over to the ambience, it is quite simple and vibrant with good background music being played.

Food: Coming to the main highlight which was food. We started with the first mocktails. From amongst the mocktails, personally would suggest Guava Hit which was unique and the taste was a bit spicy but liked it. Rest of the mocktails Watermelon Blush and Lemon Grass Va Gung was decent enough.

From the starters, we started with

Spicy Basil Chicken - this was spicy and different in taste. Tender chunks of chicken sauteed in a well-spiced sauce with fresh veggies. Loved the taste.

Veg Manchurian- This was one of my favourite dish in veg. It was nicely fried and tossed in spicy Chinese sauces.

Bow Wow King Khaprao-Soft buns with a good amount of stuffings. The taste was decent enough

Savoury Paneer-Good in taste and texture.Soft paneer pieces which were delicious enough.

Chicken Dimsums- Delicious dim sum appetizer filled with spiced chicken stuffings stole the show on the dinner table

From the main course, we tried the Zen Hen Green, Chicken Khowsey and Go Green Veg. The main course overall was good and gave an insight into the genuine tastes of different dishes.

The desserts brought smiles on our face and at one point of time, we were thinking of the ingredients and the other moment we were enjoying finishing all of that. We tasted Chocolate Coffee Bomb and Fried Choco Pops. Would recommend the desserts.

The service overall was good enough and the price is just average. So had a good experience and would love to visit again.

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Cafe Kathaa

Where Else Diner

Paddy's Cafe

Waari Book Cafe

Vohuman Cafe

Third Wave Coffee Roasters

Butter Brews Bistro

One O Eight Cafe

The Fat Labrador Cafe

Pune is known for a number of cafes. Some Insta-worthy, some legendary, we have compiled a list of our five best cafes which are sure to make your day with good food and ambience. Read on.

There's a picturesque old-school bungalow on FC road that has been turned into a spacious cafe. With a Pinterest-worthy decor and calm, green surroundings, Cafe Kathaa is a must-visit place for those who like to enjoy good books while munching on amazing food.&nbsp;Bookworm foodies, this place&nbsp;offers you a lot of interesting books to read. For the tech-savvy readers, they also have kindles on every table.&nbsp;As far as the food is concerned, there are many yummy options to pamper your taste-buds. Health freaks, this cafe also serves many healthy food and beverage options, We ordered the pineapple and ginger drink which was simply mind-blowing. We also tried the falafel burger platter which came with a dollop of hummus and Piri-Piri fries. We gave a miss to the normal sushi and tried their signature egg sushi. A meal for two cost you INR 600.

When in Viman Nagar, make a stop at one of Pune's&nbsp;most Insta-worthy cafes - Where Else Diner, which has special hot chocolate that is to die for. Once you have it, it’s going to make sure you come back for seconds, without a doubt. The banana blondie shake is made of bananas and white chocolate and is pretty amazing too. Their salads, especially the beetroot &amp; feta salad, are quite nice. A breakfast platter will cost you INR 300.

Tucked in the leafy lane of Mayur Colony, near Club Solaris, Paddy's Café is one of the gorgeous looking eateries in Kothrud. Simple yet charming, the decor of the place mirrors the greenery of Karve Nagar through hanging planters, climbers, and tall, potted plants everywhere. From creamy risottos to meaty burgers and sinful desserts, there's something for every mood. We, however, loved their fish croquettes with garlic aioli, Mediterranean bruschetta topped with bell peppers and feta, and paneer fajitas. Under INR 500, two people can enjoy a nice meal.

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