Low On Cash? Here Are Fun And Exciting Things To Do Under Rs 250 In Pune

We all have had times when we’ve been cash crunched and had had to cut corners by going to budget places, cheap bars and try experiencing things for free! Don’t worry, we found a plethora of things to do under Rs 250 that won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Experience

Take A Thrilling Ride At Gliding Centre

hadapsar gliding centre

Always wanted to fly? The Hadapsar Gliding Centre is here to your rescue. Get on a ride like no other at this centre that helps you make your dream of flying come true. The thrilling ride on a two-seater Sailplane takes you on a short joyride to see the bird’s eye view of the beautiful city of Pune. Safety is paramount and all the pilots here are fully trained to handle all kind of situations. The best part you ask? It’s for as low as Rs 187.
Where: Hadapsar Gliding Centre, Saswad Road, Hadapsar
When: Upon reservations
Price: Rs 187
Contact: 02026991012

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Go Bowling

bowling places in Pune

If you’re looking for a fun candescent evening around town and bored of your regular bars, then gather your gang and put on your bowling shoes to knock the pins out of the park. Great ambience, neon lighting and decently-priced food; Smaaash is one of the biggest gaming hubs in the city with 10 lanes dedicated to bowling. With the entry fees, you get temporary bowling shoes and 20 shots to hit the target. If you want a bang for your buck, post 9 pm they have happy hours, where you can get buy-one-game-get-another-game free.
Where: Smaaash, LG, Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar
When: 11 am to 12 midnight
Price: Weekdays Rs 249
Contact: 9225535500

Tour A Museum

museums in pune

Pune is home to a few unique museums that will enthral you and your companions if you do decide to pay them a visit! From Tribal to a Camera museum, you can head out and explore a bit of Pune. We even found a cycle museum if you’re interested in cycles, motorbikes, and all things two-wheeled. Opened in 2016 in the premises of Erandwane fire station, Keshavrao Jagtap Museum is Maharashtra’s one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the Fire Department. You can pick and choose the day and time. If you’re low on cash, some of these museums also have free entry so free up your calendars and get going.
Read more about different museums in Pune, here 

Go Visit Katraj Zoo

katraj zoo

If you’re an animal lover and want to go out and see the animal kingdom then drive to Katraj to see tigers, lions, deer and many other majestic animals. The zoo is well equipped with buggy cars and cycles to allow you to venture out and explore. The zoo is lush green and you’ll be able to spot leopards, monkeys, slot bear and a Snake Park as well. You’ll find tortoise, pythons and iguanas as well. It’s a great outing on the weekend and don’t forget to take the kids along too!
Where: Pune-Satara Road, Opp. Katraj Dairy, Katraj
When: 9.30 am to 5 pm
Price: Rs 40

Take A Stroll In A Park

parks in pune

As the name reflects, the park is developed by having miniature replicas of the seven wonders designed by architect Nitin Desai. You can find the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramid of Giza, The Stonehenge, Statue of Liberty, Leaning Tower of Pisa from Italy, Colosseum and from over very land, The Taj Mahal. Most of the replicas are made either from wood, metal and fibre. Save some money and the planning, and make your way to the Late Yashwantrao Chavan Udyan, aka the Seven Wonders Garden or Aba Bagul Udyan located off Pune-Satara Road.
Where: 1, Shiv Darshan Road, Anurag Society, Sivadarshan Poorgrasta Vasahat, Parvati Paytha
When: 6 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 8 pm
Price: Free entry, Rs 20 for a 4D show

Shopping

Shop For Handicrafts 

Anas handicraft

Anas handicraft store has been selling beautiful handicrafts to Punekars since the past 39 years. From Kashmir to Mysore, they stock speciality handicrafts from various regions across the country. The huge store with its gorgeous display of handicrafts is sure to catch your eye as you walk across M. G. Road. The two-storey shop is stocked to the brim with handicrafts, furniture and decor pieces. Right from lavish sofas and settees to tiny knick-knacks, they house pretty much everything. The best part is that you don’t have to spend a fortune when you shop here, because their price range starts at just Rs 100!
Where: 34, Raheja Midas, M. G. Road
When: 10 am to 9.30 pm
Price: Rs 100 onwards
Contact: 9823063151

Go Apparel Shopping 

shopping in pune

We love sales and discounts. It's because it allows us to shop for things we like, without burning a hole in our pockets. What if we told you we found not one, not two, but five stores in Viman Nagar that are offering sales all year long? Right from bags, clothes, kurtis to sweaters you’ll find a price tags starting as low as Rs 150. Shops like Dazzel Bling, Hi-Fashion and Brand Factory have 50-80% discounts all year long! Do we hear those shopping bags coming out? 
To know more, click here 

Go Jewellery Shopping 

boxed charm

Love to flaunt your earrings and statement jewellery pieces? We’ve got one more place to add to your list. Boxed Charm is a Pune-based Instagram store that is giving us crazy jewellery goals. You can shop for everything from oxidised earrings (starting as low as Rs150) with little elephants, colourful beads and mirror work to intricate jhumkas that will compliment your western and Indian attire, perfectly. Apart from earrings, get your hands on pretty necklaces, neck chains, chokers, rings, and a few jewellery sets when you want to get your fashion game on point! 
Price: Rs 150 to Rs 1,200
To shop, click here 

Go Vintage At Juna Bazaar

juna bazaar pune

Pune’s chor bazaar equivalent, 250-year-old Juna Bazaar in Mangalwar Peth is known for its antiques, suitcases, old records, used and second-hand tools, dumbbells, clothes and much more. This bazaar comes to life only on Wednesdays and Sundays so don’t waste your time going here any other day of the week. Here you can find some amazing second-hand vintage buys as well as other high-utility products both within our Rs 250 budget. Cool, no? 

Make Your Home Pretty

cane lane in ganesh peth

If you’re looking to revamp your home, add an earthen and rustic element to your home sweet home, then this cane lane in Ganesh Peth will give you all the feels. This ‘Cane Lane’ is flooded with cane-made items like fruit baskets, bags and lamps starring from as low as Rs 30. No, we’re no kidding! The lamps disperse lights in ways that are known to be mesmerising. Anywhere else in the city, these lamps start from Rs 800 to 1,000 a pop for small hanging lamps, here, you can score these for just Rs 200. Isn’t it a steal deal? 

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