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Pimpri-Chinchwad
City in Maharashtra, India

Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pimpri-Chinchwad, also known as PCMC, is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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The city is about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of the historic city of Pune, at an altitude of 590 m (1,940 ft) above sea level. It is the fifth largest city in Maharashtra and the eighteenth largest city in India and the sixteenth largest satellite city in the world by population. The city is located 135 km (84 mi) southeast from the state's capital Mumbai. It is one of the most rapidly developing suburban areas in India and has emerged as the third fastest growing city in the country. It is well known for its automotive, IT and manufacturing industry.

See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    Alandi

    The resting place of the 13th century Marathi saint Sant Dnyaneshwar.

  2. 02
    Ghorawadi Caves

    A cave with carvings and statues of Buddhist and Hindu deities.

  3. 03
    Savitribai Phule Pune University
  4. 04
    Indori Fort

    A fort built by Sarsenapati Khandojirao Yesajirao Dabhade in 1720-21.

  5. 05
    Sangram Durg
  6. 06
    Aga Khan Palace

    This historical landmark's architecture features Italian arches, salons, suites and spacious lawns.

Do

Things to do

Japalouppe Equestrian Centre (Talegaon Dabhade), Somatne Ohata, Mumbai Pune highway, talegaon Dabhade,. 6AM to 7PM. Punes Premier Riding school, Japalouppe is spread out over a picturesque 19 acres, with a team of 60 horses catering to a wide skill set of riders, from basic trotting and school work to advanced jumping and dressage.

  1. 01
    Pune University Heritage Tour

    2nd and 4th Sun of every month starts at 11 am.

  2. 02
    Annasaheb Magar PCMC Stadium

    A multipurpose stadium owned and managed by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

  3. 03
    Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium

    It hosts both one-day internationals and test matches with a seating capacity of 37,000 spectators.

  4. 04
    PCMC Hockey Stadium
Eat

Where to eat

  1. 01
    Copa Cabana

    Aundh Wakad Road, Vishal Nagar, Samarth Colony, Pimple Nilak,.

  2. 02
    Mezza9 Lounge

    Satguru Punjabi Rasoi (on Viman Nagar Chowk opposite Giga Space IT park, 2 km from Koregaon Park on Nagar Road).

  3. 03
    Vasu Vada Pav

    A must-have when you are in Pimpri-Chinchwad.

  4. 04
    Barberque Nation
How locals move

Getting around Pimpri-Chinchwad the local way

  • Get aroundThere is a massive army of three-wheeled rickshaws.
  • Get aroundSome prepaid rickshaw stands can be found at Shivajinagar, Swargate Bus Depot and Pune Airport.
  • Get aroundAll rickshaws plying in the Pune Municipal Corporation limits are supposed to charge according to the meter.
  • Get aroundIf they still refuse, walk away: there are plenty of other rickshaws on the roads.
  • Get aroundIn fact, drivers of rickshaws that you flag down from the streets (if practical and possible) will often be more agreeable than those waiting in stands, who demand more fare.
  • Get aroundNowadays, many auto rickshaw drivers try to charge extra for long distances or very short distances, or they refuse the fare.
  • Get aroundIt is very common for rickshaw drivers plying between 11PM and 6AM to demand 1½ times the normal rates for the journey.
  • Get aroundYou are advised to get this cleared with the driver before boarding the rickshaw.

From Wikivoyage: Pune, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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