Hi Friends,
After a tremendous efforts from all of us, finally it's time to feel good..It's a time to get ready for a break.
All of us know about place, accomodation, Travel, expenses and all..Just want make your memories refresh.
About Travel: We have to reach at Puna by 12 pm on Saturday(Tommorow). So we need to catch the Bus atleast by 9 am.
Nital is trying to book tickets for bus. She will post the details as she get those. Mostly the bus will leave by Dadar.
So guys please all meet at Dadar Mumbai- Puna bus stand (depends on which bus bookings we get)..so wait for nital's comment s on this one.
About Accomodation: We have booked one Big and one small room at Hotel Span Executive.
Nital have already paid rs 1500/- in adavnce for booking rooms. (I asked her to keep record of each expense)
As discussed yesterday We all need to contribute approx Rs.1400/- per person for 2 day's stay. So keep that aside.
Other than that calculate the Travel expenses including local traveling in Puna.
Let's assume that total travel will cost us around Rs. 500 - 600 per head.
So Accomodation + Travel = Rs. 2000 per head (Approx)
Now let's think about Petpooja. There are many hotels in puna where we can taste the typical Puneri food. I am having the list of some good restaurents in Puna where we can have variety of food..from Sev puri to Puranpoli. So let's keep some amount for satisfying your taste buds. ummmm....around 400-500 per person for two days. (Depends on everybodies Apetite!)
Now Accomodation + Travel+ Food = Rs. 2500 Per head(Approx)
It will be great if all of us can carry some extra amount to shop around Puna. Even if we go for Shaniwarwada lights & sounds show or to see any museuem, we need to pay for tickets...so keep thatin mind. It will be better if we carry around Rs.3000/- per head. Again it depends from person to person as per convenience.
I feel if we are getting only two days break, we should use it optimally. We need to plan the places we are goin to see and should visit them accordingly..Poeple celebrate their new year eve by having inhouse parties...we all really can have little different celebration by visiting a city of great culture..afterall after returning home we can have a nice time togather. So guys I am getting a printout of a list of places to see and list of restuarents where we can have pune specials.
Now about packing a bag: Mahesh taking his iPod and comp speakers with him..Hope he is having all type of songs with him.. Guys anything else you feel that we should take with us??? Please reply to this Post.
- Sam
29 December 2006
28 December 2006
What to do guys???
Hi Guys,
I just came to know that due to some family issues Aditee will not able to join us for Puna trip.
She told me that Shweta also will not be there.
In this case, Nital.......will your parents allow you to join us????
and If not then what will be our next step??
Guys please confirm before booking the Hotel rooms.
-Sam
I just came to know that due to some family issues Aditee will not able to join us for Puna trip.
She told me that Shweta also will not be there.
In this case, Nital.......will your parents allow you to join us????
and If not then what will be our next step??
Guys please confirm before booking the Hotel rooms.
-Sam
27 December 2006
26 December 2006
Pune Darshan ..Click on Pictures to see Details
Guys I am still having hopes... Please keep your fingers cross..
For the time being have a look at some images by clicking on the link below.
It's good to update your GK.
http://www.punediary.com/punealbum.html
For the time being have a look at some images by clicking on the link below.
It's good to update your GK.
http://www.punediary.com/punealbum.html
Contact Numbers of Inexpensive hotels in Pune
Please check out the link below to enquire about accomodation rates at Pune.
http://www.punediary.com/html/Inexpensive.html
Guys we really need to resolve accomodation issue early
http://www.punediary.com/html/Inexpensive.html
Guys we really need to resolve accomodation issue early
Let's Go
Hi guys,
Here are the few things you should know before visiting Pune.
From Mumbai By Bus
Across the road from the Mumbai-Pune taxi stand is the terminus for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's Dadar-Pune bus service, popularly known as the Asiad Bus Service.
Buses leave for Pune every fifteen minutes between 5 a.m. and well past midnight. The last bus often leaves at 2:30 a.m.
A ride costs Rs. 90. The fare is Rs 140 for the air-conditioned bus. The buses most often take the old highway (not by pass) and you can request the driver to allow you to get off at almost any point after Pimpri-Chinchwad. The buses terminate at Pune Railway Station.
You can also board any of the buses operated by private companies. These leave from all over Mumbai and cost between Rs 70 and Rs 180 depending on type of service, time of year and day. Check timings from the operators. These buses terminate at Pune Railway Station, Kothrud, Swargate or Shivajinagar.
Area to stay at
Shivajinagar, Swarget or Deccan
Walkable places to visit in one day between Shivajinagar and Swarget
Dagadusheth Ganapati, Lalmahal, Old Pune, Kelkar Museum, Shaniwarwada, Tulshibaug, Vishrambagwada, Narayan Peth, Parvati, Saras Baug, Peshve Park, Deccan Gymkhana.
Tourist spots little far from Swarget
Agakhan Palace, Kasturba Samadhi, Khadakvasla Dam, Sinhgad, Katraj sarpodyan, Ferguson Collage, Film Institute, Symboisys..
Accomodation
There are all kinds of accomodation available in the city. Koregaon park a single room with shared bathroom should set u back within Rs. 150-225 (off-season) range while if looking for something better should get a good one with kitchen & all for about Rs. 8k for a month or something like this. Prices vary depending on availability & season. A better bet if on budget is to have a room for couple of days & then hunt on one's own. Also Koregaon Park is home to the Osho commune, which has its own blend of culture.
Shopping
For shopping there are 2 places, namely: -
1. Camp (Main Street) which is around 3 1/2 kms 45 mins from Koregaon park. The fare should be in the 30's. It's being converted into a walking plaza & there are lots of places to shop/see & just enjoy the hustle/bustle of a growing metropolis. The goods are more up-market & are generally 15-20% higher than other places. Some places are highly efficient as well as honest while others just suck. Lots of malls have kicked in with all kinds of things so getting one's needs is not an issue. The good thing is that most of the Jeans/Shirts/T-shirts are of European size so if fat in some places (ass, abdomen, stomach) then u should find u'r thing there. Most of the American/European labels exist. The place for classes. Most of the shops close by 8:30 p.m.
2. Laxmi Road :- This is the old time place. This is where the masses shop. It's more down-to-earth. Fully chaotic with traffic from all sides. Humans, vehicles & animals all share the same road & co-exist patiently. If wanna hear shrill voices with activity all around. One can get good chappals/sandals customized with soft leather (good stuff). Again most of the shops close by 8:30 p.m.
The dress code
Around Koregaon Park one can dress anyway one wants but if going to the older part of the city City/Bhawani Peth/Shukrawar Peth atleast for women better if in a salwar-kameez with a chunni overhead. I know I might be sounding like a lame person but my thing why one needs to draw attention to oneself unnecessarily. For guys a kurta with some pants/jeans is o.k. Guys can get away almost with whatever they wear.
Popular hangouts and Restaurants
· Vaishali - Roopali (Deccan Area)
· Jayashri , Saras Baug (Khau galli)
· Deccan Pav-Bhaji
· Alka square (Near Sambhaji bridge)
· Poona Coffee House
· Naaz - Mahanaaz, NCR, Cafe Goodluck,
· Chowpaty
· Nagnath Amrutatulya
· Gandharva , behind Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir
· Appa's canteen (Deccan Gymkhana)
· Sujata Colddrink (Shani par/ Sadashiv Peth)
· Chitle Sweets 777, Sadashiv Peth,
Opp. Vishram Baug Vada,
(Bhakarwadi Special)
· Univ Circle
· Tulasi (Apte Road corner)
· MarZorine - Main Street.
· Rangoli - Bhandaarkar Institute Road
· Kamala Nehru park (KNP)-paani-puri.
· Sambhaji park -bhelpuri.
· Bedekar Misal - Munjabacha bol (narayan peth)
· Saras-bag - Bhelpuri.
Must do’s:
Go Go-karting, visit the University, climb the umpteen stairs to Parvarti, stroll down Osho Nallah Park, eat dosa at Vaishali, surf in the umpteen cafes...
Enjoy,
-Sam
Here are the few things you should know before visiting Pune.
From Mumbai By Bus
Across the road from the Mumbai-Pune taxi stand is the terminus for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's Dadar-Pune bus service, popularly known as the Asiad Bus Service.
Buses leave for Pune every fifteen minutes between 5 a.m. and well past midnight. The last bus often leaves at 2:30 a.m.
A ride costs Rs. 90. The fare is Rs 140 for the air-conditioned bus. The buses most often take the old highway (not by pass) and you can request the driver to allow you to get off at almost any point after Pimpri-Chinchwad. The buses terminate at Pune Railway Station.
You can also board any of the buses operated by private companies. These leave from all over Mumbai and cost between Rs 70 and Rs 180 depending on type of service, time of year and day. Check timings from the operators. These buses terminate at Pune Railway Station, Kothrud, Swargate or Shivajinagar.
Area to stay at
Shivajinagar, Swarget or Deccan
Walkable places to visit in one day between Shivajinagar and Swarget
Dagadusheth Ganapati, Lalmahal, Old Pune, Kelkar Museum, Shaniwarwada, Tulshibaug, Vishrambagwada, Narayan Peth, Parvati, Saras Baug, Peshve Park, Deccan Gymkhana.
Tourist spots little far from Swarget
Agakhan Palace, Kasturba Samadhi, Khadakvasla Dam, Sinhgad, Katraj sarpodyan, Ferguson Collage, Film Institute, Symboisys..
Accomodation
There are all kinds of accomodation available in the city. Koregaon park a single room with shared bathroom should set u back within Rs. 150-225 (off-season) range while if looking for something better should get a good one with kitchen & all for about Rs. 8k for a month or something like this. Prices vary depending on availability & season. A better bet if on budget is to have a room for couple of days & then hunt on one's own. Also Koregaon Park is home to the Osho commune, which has its own blend of culture.
Shopping
For shopping there are 2 places, namely: -
1. Camp (Main Street) which is around 3 1/2 kms 45 mins from Koregaon park. The fare should be in the 30's. It's being converted into a walking plaza & there are lots of places to shop/see & just enjoy the hustle/bustle of a growing metropolis. The goods are more up-market & are generally 15-20% higher than other places. Some places are highly efficient as well as honest while others just suck. Lots of malls have kicked in with all kinds of things so getting one's needs is not an issue. The good thing is that most of the Jeans/Shirts/T-shirts are of European size so if fat in some places (ass, abdomen, stomach) then u should find u'r thing there. Most of the American/European labels exist. The place for classes. Most of the shops close by 8:30 p.m.
2. Laxmi Road :- This is the old time place. This is where the masses shop. It's more down-to-earth. Fully chaotic with traffic from all sides. Humans, vehicles & animals all share the same road & co-exist patiently. If wanna hear shrill voices with activity all around. One can get good chappals/sandals customized with soft leather (good stuff). Again most of the shops close by 8:30 p.m.
The dress code
Around Koregaon Park one can dress anyway one wants but if going to the older part of the city City/Bhawani Peth/Shukrawar Peth atleast for women better if in a salwar-kameez with a chunni overhead. I know I might be sounding like a lame person but my thing why one needs to draw attention to oneself unnecessarily. For guys a kurta with some pants/jeans is o.k. Guys can get away almost with whatever they wear.
Popular hangouts and Restaurants
· Vaishali - Roopali (Deccan Area)
· Jayashri , Saras Baug (Khau galli)
· Deccan Pav-Bhaji
· Alka square (Near Sambhaji bridge)
· Poona Coffee House
· Naaz - Mahanaaz, NCR, Cafe Goodluck,
· Chowpaty
· Nagnath Amrutatulya
· Gandharva , behind Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir
· Appa's canteen (Deccan Gymkhana)
· Sujata Colddrink (Shani par/ Sadashiv Peth)
· Chitle Sweets 777, Sadashiv Peth,
Opp. Vishram Baug Vada,
(Bhakarwadi Special)
· Univ Circle
· Tulasi (Apte Road corner)
· MarZorine - Main Street.
· Rangoli - Bhandaarkar Institute Road
· Kamala Nehru park (KNP)-paani-puri.
· Sambhaji park -bhelpuri.
· Bedekar Misal - Munjabacha bol (narayan peth)
· Saras-bag - Bhelpuri.
Must do’s:
Go Go-karting, visit the University, climb the umpteen stairs to Parvarti, stroll down Osho Nallah Park, eat dosa at Vaishali, surf in the umpteen cafes...
Enjoy,
-Sam
25 December 2006
24 December 2006
My HONEYMOON Paradise (Part II)
Hey Guys....... Hello once again.....1st of all.. I want to thank everybody for making my day wonderfull on both the days 16th n 17th....seriously i didnt expect ...i felt very nice to see u all in traditionals n formals as well....... soch rahi thi...kaash yeh meri shaadi nahi hoti.... LOL...nahi to me bhi waha public me bethi hoti...aur tum llogo ke saath beth ke enjoy kar rahi hoti....
anyways...i am back frm my sweet lil honeymoon.... n very excited to send u the pics.....
so enjoy n Do reply wht u feel abt the place ....see our photobox account......
22 December 2006
exhibition ke bahane aaja
"mere yaar shabba kher".............
so tomorrow should we all meet after lunch at churchgate station or our college watever u all say. n then we can go for that exhi because thats only till 6. after that we will go to nariman point n then for some dinner or atleast evening snack. wow superb plan. wat say u all? also let me know guys wat r u doing abt Zaheer's gift. now its your turn. girls cant keep doing all that every time. come on he is the first amogst guys to become bakra. so u all have to buy smoething nice for him. shweta is back from her mini honeymoon n so she was saying she will also TRY to come. anyways, c u all tomorrow.
so tomorrow should we all meet after lunch at churchgate station or our college watever u all say. n then we can go for that exhi because thats only till 6. after that we will go to nariman point n then for some dinner or atleast evening snack. wow superb plan. wat say u all? also let me know guys wat r u doing abt Zaheer's gift. now its your turn. girls cant keep doing all that every time. come on he is the first amogst guys to become bakra. so u all have to buy smoething nice for him. shweta is back from her mini honeymoon n so she was saying she will also TRY to come. anyways, c u all tomorrow.
21 December 2006
ZAHIR weds ERAM
Hi everyone,
yesterday I met zahir and he has requested everyone to be part of the special day of his life. He said sorry he couldn’t get time to meet everyone and invite personally. so plz be their at the reception.
18 December 2006
Festive template
Hi guys,
I have tried to keep everybody in a festive mood by uploading a xmas template for our blog.
Actually we can do a lot while designing a template...but there are lots of technical limitations too..
I tried my best in whatever extra time i got from office work..
Please let me know if you people dont like this one...we can change the design.
If anyone of you want to design a new header graphics (top band) for New Year or may be for our group...you all are welcome to design...
Please design it in 743pixels X 136 pixels size...( RGB mode)
and mail it to me or post it on photoblog.
We can actually make one folder for our blog templates too..
So that we all can design something new for our blog every week.
Cheers!!
Sameer
I have tried to keep everybody in a festive mood by uploading a xmas template for our blog.
Actually we can do a lot while designing a template...but there are lots of technical limitations too..
I tried my best in whatever extra time i got from office work..
Please let me know if you people dont like this one...we can change the design.
If anyone of you want to design a new header graphics (top band) for New Year or may be for our group...you all are welcome to design...
Please design it in 743pixels X 136 pixels size...( RGB mode)
and mail it to me or post it on photoblog.
We can actually make one folder for our blog templates too..
So that we all can design something new for our blog every week.
Cheers!!
Sameer
Japanese Game! Ernesto Hoost! So Funny!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6xmbJUpQuA&mode=related&search=
Group Snaps and Chat at Sweta Romin Wedding...
Dear all,
Link of our group chat, uploaded on
http://download.yousendit.com/FA48D6E75AB9EFEE
Also Sweta Romin wedding pics uploaded on www.photobox.co.uk
Njoyyyy
13 December 2006
jago sone walo
people, wake up before its toooo late. sugget places for 31st. we enquired abt tithal but we heard that it gets booked before 2 months only n its too crowded also on 31st. if any one knows any other place we can go to, please share with us rt now so that before its too late we can try n book it.
i hope everyone comes.. it would be fun.
nusu u also please stay back n come for 31st.
i hope everyone comes.. it would be fun.
nusu u also please stay back n come for 31st.
11 December 2006
MY HONEYMOON PARADISE
Place: CHAIL
State: HIMACHAL PRADESH
Date: 18.12.2006 - 21.12.2006
Destination: http://www.tarikasjungleretreat.com/
10 December 2006
GANG made me DANCE
Dont know wht to say.... i hope who have come, enjoyed ..... i know thoda Gujju types tha....even i felt but 2nd half atleast i hope u enjoyed..... i really loved u people came... RUJUTA, MANASI, Dipali, ADU, NITAL, MAHESH, PRACHI.... speacially neveil..thnx, thanx a lot... sorry agar wapis spellling mistake ho to..... aur jo nai aaye....................................... (NO COMMENTS)
Next time i shall expect all my friends with their family.... atleast in reception....
THNX guys...... LOVE U ALL.... for making my day special.... without u i wudnt have danced....
PLS upload the photos... i want to see... hw funny i looked danced...
Next time i shall expect all my friends with their family.... atleast in reception....
THNX guys...... LOVE U ALL.... for making my day special.... without u i wudnt have danced....
PLS upload the photos... i want to see... hw funny i looked danced...
