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Pune Diaries: Culture, Connections, and Food Trails

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Explore Pune with our crew. From cultural exchange meets to local food trails, this is how we do city travel. Good vibes only.

The journey begins. Arriving at Pune airport, ready for an adventure with the Rotaract Inter-District Youth Exchange program.

A duplicate of the group arriving at Pune airport, ready for an adventure with the Rotaract Inter-District Youth Exchange program.

Posing with the #UniquePune sign at the airport. We were so excited to explore the city.

A duplicate of the group posing with the #UniquePune sign at the airport. We were so excited to explore the city.

Our first meal in Pune, enjoying some delicious local food with our new friends from the host club.

A duplicate of our first meal in Pune, enjoying some delicious local food with our new friends from the host club.

The group posing in front of the magnificent MIT World Peace Dome in Pune.

A duplicate of the group posing in front of the magnificent MIT World Peace Dome in Pune.

Exploring the beautiful Ram Dhara Hills and river area, a popular local hangout spot.

A duplicate of the group exploring the beautiful Ram Dhara Hills and river area, a popular local hangout spot.

About Pune Diaries: Culture & Connections

If you think our Pune trip is just about sightseeing, think again. We don't just tick off landmarks. We land in the city and immediately start connecting with local Rotaract clubs, diving into hidden food joints for the best Misal Pav, and finding the perfect chill spots like Ram Dhara Hills to relax.

Real connections, local vibes, Pune style. — Approved by the tribe
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Prabhakar Pai

Group trips starting from Bengaluru to locations across IndiaStarts from ₹1,200 per person

I'm Prabhakar, the face behind Let's Explore. I don't believe in boring tour packages where you just stare at buildings. My trips are about connecting with new people, soaking in the local culture, and making sure we all leave with a phone full of memories and a group of new brothers for life.

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