Pune markets in the old city include Tulshibaug, Mahatma Phule Mandai and the shops along Laxmi Road. Tulshibaug has shops selling household goods and other items, while Mandai has a market setting with a history tied to social reformer Jyotirao Phule.
- Tulshibaug is accessed via Bajirao Road, Laxmi Road and the road connecting Shanipar to Shivaji Road.
- Mahatma Phule Mandai is on Pune Metro Corridor 1, between Kasba Peth and Swargate.
- Mandai station is open; Pune Metro service hours are 06:00 AM–11:00 PM.
- Pune city centre is about 20 minutes by car or 67 minutes on foot from Trance Sunderban Hotel, which offers three-star hotel rooms.
Which Pune market suits your visit?
Tulshibaug is the clearest fit if you want to browse household goods; Mahatma Phule Mandai is a market with a notable history and a Metro station; Laxmi Road is identified as a shopping street. These details can help you choose an area, but they don’t establish specific products or opening hours for Mandai or Laxmi Road shops.
If you’re planning a wider day in the city, you can place these areas within a one-day Pune itinerary from Bund Garden to the old city.
Tulshibaug for household goods and shopping
Tulshibaug is a shopping area in Pune’s old city, with a market area near the Tulshibaug Ram temple. Shops there sell household goods and other items.
You can access the area via Bajirao Road or Laxmi Road, as well as the road connecting Shanipar to Shivaji Road. Tulshibaug shops generally open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, and most shops close Sunday; confirm locally, as these are not official market hours.
Mahatma Phule Mandai and its market setting
Mahatma Phule Mandai, formerly called Reay Market, was renamed in 1938 to honour social reformer Jyotirao Phule. Its name connects the market to Pune’s history as well as its role as a shopping destination.
The Mandai Metro station is on Corridor 1, between Kasba Peth and Swargate. Reported market hours are 06:00–20:00 daily, though these are not an official timetable; confirm before relying on them.
Laxmi Road for shops and street browsing
Laxmi Road is one of the routes into Tulshibaug and is also associated with shops in Pune’s old city. That makes it a useful area to include when you’re combining a Tulshibaug visit with street browsing. Specific shop hours and product details aren’t established here, so check with the shops you plan to visit.
How do you get to Pune’s markets?
Pune Metro serves Mahatma Phule Mandai on Corridor 1, while Bund Garden is on Corridor 2. The corridors are separate, and the official station lists include District Court on both. Use District Court as the shared station when planning a Metro connection between them.
Pune Metro describes its service as operating 17 hours per day, with service hours of 06:00 AM–11:00 PM. For current train times and service details, check the official site before you go; the operator is Pune Metro. To compare public transport with other ways around the city, read how to get around Pune by Metro, bus and train.
FAQs
What can you shop for in Tulshibaug?
Tulshibaug shops sell household goods and other items, and a market area sits near the Tulshibaug Ram temple.
What was Mahatma Phule Mandai called before?
It was formerly known as Reay Market and was renamed in 1938 to honour Jyotirao Phule.
Which Pune Metro corridor serves Mandai?
Mahatma Phule Mandai station is on Corridor 1, between Kasba Peth and Swargate.