Koregaon Park

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Koregaon park plaza at night

Koregaon Park is an area located in Pune, in the state of Maharashtra in India. The area has many pubs which adds vibes to the city's nightlife and attracts lots of youngsters. It is primarily a residential area with lush greenery, but of late has been growing into a commercial hub as well. Koregaon Park also has a trendy dining and nightlife hub, with sleek European and Indian restaurants, plus live music bars and buzzy pubs. Property prices here are usually the highest in the city of Pune. Koregaon Park is located about 5.8 kilometres (3.6 mi) from the Pune International Airport and about 3.8 kilometres (2.4 mi) from the Pune Junction railway station.

Roads and connectivity[]

Koregaon Park has two major roads: North Main Road (lies in the north of Koregaon Park) which runs in parallel to South Main Road (lies in the south of Koregaon Park). Numerous link roads connect these two major roads. Koregaon Park is connected with Yerawada, via the Bund Garden bridge and to Kalyani Nagar, via the Aga Khan Bridge. It also connected to Pune Camp and Magarpatta.

Attractions[]

The lanes of Koregaon park with old British era bungalows and huge green trees on both sides attracts lots of people who visit here for morning/evening walks as well as just for hanging out.[1]

The Osho International Meditation Resort, which earlier was Osho ashram, still attracts many visitors from abroad as well as natives who come here for meditation programs.[1]

The Osho Theerth Park, on the D. H. Dhunjibhoy Road, between lane 2 and 3, is a park made along a sewage, beautified with statues, bamboos, exotic plants, ferns, flowers etc. is another place where people come for picnics and spending time.[1][2]

The lanes numbered 6 and 7 has many pubs which adds vibes to the city's nightlife and attracts lots of youngsters. There are many food joints around which makes it a favorite outing destination.[1][3][4]

It is also a destination for art and music enthusiasts in the city with many art galleries and clubs in the vicinity.[1]

The National War Museum is another nearby place of interest.

Religion[]

The Chabad house and the Osho International Meditation Resort are located in Koregaon Park.

Schools and colleges[]

The Poona School and Home for Blind is located on North Main Road. The Sant Gadge Maharaj School is located on South Main Road. The Saint Mira's Women's College is located on a link road.

Malls and hotels[]

Westin Hotel

The Nitesh Hub (formerly known as Koregaon Park Plaza Mall) and the Jewel Square Mall are the malls in Koregaon Park.[5]

The Nitesh Hub was closed in December 2018.[6] The Westin and the Conrad hotels are located in Koregaon Park. Other major hotels are The O Hotel and Blue Diamond. The German Bakery, a restaurant, is located in Koregaon Park, along with several Indian and international pubs, cafés and restaurants.

2010 Pune bombing[]

Main article: 2010 Pune bombing

On 13 February 2010, a terrorist attack took place in the neighbourhood when the German Bakery was bombed, killing 18.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Koregaon Park: Pune's Contemporary Face". www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Public spaces in Pune that provide green respite to residents". Hindustan Times. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Pune's hippest bars and eateries". Hindustan Times. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  4. ^ Oct 3, Himanshu NitnawareHimanshu Nitnaware / Updated; 2019; Ist, 17:08. "KP residents, eateries in deadlock over traffic". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 29 September 2021.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Nitesh Estate buys Koregaon Park Plaza".
  6. ^ "Pune: Nitesh Hub Mall empties out; ABIL to come in".
  7. ^ "India restaurant bomb blast kills nine in Pune". BBC. 14 February 2010.

Coordinates: 18°32′06″N 73°53′42″E / 18.535°N 73.895°E / 18.535; 73.895

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