Pune guide

For families moving within India2026 edition

PuneOxford of the East

Pune for a family moving from another Indian city: Koregaon Park or the IT corridors, the schools, and the long peak hour drive to Hinjewadi.

Moving from abroad? Read the guide for international moves

Aga Khan Palace Pune
Aga Khan Palace PunePhoto: Rejuvyesh, CC BY-SA 3.0

What families ask first

Rent a month ₹50k to 1.5L 3BHK in a gated society, depending on the corridor Housing School fees a year ₹2.5L to 6L The Bishop's School Schools A typical commute 60 to 90 min KP → Hinjewadi, Peak hours via Aundh / Mumbai Hwy Neighbourhoods Security deposit 3 months Three months' rent is standard in Pune Housing

Indicative figures from this guide. Your IKAN consultant confirms the exact numbers before you act on them.

In this guide

7 short chapters

Read them in order, or go straight to the one you need.

  1. 01The cityCity Overview, Culture & Heritage, Climate6 min read
  2. 02ArrivingCompare Cities, Settling In, Domestic & International Flights7 min read
  3. 03Where to liveNeighbourhoods, Housing Market, The IKAN Method8 min read
  4. 04Schools and healthSchools, Healthcare4 min read
  5. 05Getting aroundTransport & Metro, Apps & Digital Life4 min read
  6. 06Everyday lifeDining & Social Life, Local Language Guide, Weekend Escapes10 min read
  7. 07Before you goAt a glance, Watch Out, Common Questions, IKAN India Essentials5 min read

Where families live

6 neighbourhoods, on one map

The number on each pin is the number in the list. Rents and commutes are this guide's own figures.

The map of Pune loads here.

  1. Koregaon ParkPune's Cosmopolitan Heart 60 to 90 min to Hinjewadi
  2. Kalyani NagarPremium Towers Across the River ₹50k to 1L a month15 to 25 min to EON Park
  3. Viman NagarAirport-side Modern ₹50k to 1L a month
  4. AundhNewer Premium for IT Families ₹35k to 90k a month25 to 45 min to Hinjewadi
  5. HinjewadiWalk-to-Work IT Townships ₹30k to 70k a month60 to 90 min from KP
  6. MagarpattaPlanned Township & EON Corridor ₹25k to 90k a month10 to 15 min to Kharadi

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Pune in pictures

The city in twelve frames

Shaniwar Wada Pune
Shaniwar Wada PunePhoto: Samrudhi shelagaonkar, CC BY-SA 4.0The city
Parvati Hill Temple, Pune
Parvati Hill Temple, PunePhoto: Kristina D.C. Hoeppner, CC BY-SA 2.0
Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad FortPhoto: Intelligent2, CC BY-SA 3.0
Sula Vineyards Nashik
Sula Vineyards NashikPhoto: Sulawines1234, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Vada Pav
Vada PavPhoto: Deepeshmd, CC BY 3.0Everyday life
Misal Pav Pune
Misal Pav PunePhoto: JayanandS, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Lonavala monsoon
Lonavala monsoonPhoto: Kkmishra1960, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Pataleshwar Cave Temple Pune
Pataleshwar Cave Temple PunePhoto: Himanshu Rane, CC BY-SA 4.0
Pune heritage
Pune heritagePhoto: DesiBoy101, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Fergusson College Road under its old trees, Pune
Fergusson College Road under its old trees, PunePhoto: Jatin.mittal06, CC BY-SA 3.0
Konkan coast beach near Pune
Konkan coast beach near PunePhoto: Rishi Darak, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life
Igatpuri hills
Igatpuri hillsPhoto: Sush912, CC BY-SA 4.0Everyday life

The weather, drawn

A year in Pune

Each month as this guide describes it. Read the seasons in full

  1. 11 to 30°JanIdeal
  2. 13 to 32°FebIdeal
  3. 16 to 36°MarWarm dry
  4. 20 to 38°AprHot dry
  5. 23 to 37°MayPeak summer
  6. 23 to 32°JunMonsoon onset
  7. 22 to 28°JulWet, cool
  8. 22 to 28°AugWet, cool
  9. 21 to 30°SepMonsoon retreats
  10. 19 to 32°OctClear pleasant
  11. 15 to 31°NovCool nights
  12. 12 to 30°DecCrisp winter
Best monthsWarmHotMonsoonBest months in Pune: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec

What a month costs

Add up a month

A 3BHK Gated, plus monthly groceries and full-time driver (optional), from this guide's own figures.

₹78k to 1.9L a month

Pick your own home and school

IKAN in Pune

We find your home in Pune and help with the schools.
We also handle the RTO transfer and your first 30 days.

A move within India is easier when someone local handles the details, from your first Misal at Bedekar to the keys of a Koregaon Park apartment. IKAN's Pune team is on the ground, sorting out your home, schools, RTO transfer and first 30 days. You can settle in and start exploring the ghats by the weekend.

Already moving with IKAN?

Your homes, dates and papers are in i-Navigate, IKAN's app for families. It opens with the email address your IKAN consultant has for you, then sends you a six digit code.

Open your move Not moving with IKAN yet? Write to relo@ikan.com and a consultant will reply.

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