Camp, Pune

Pune Cantt, locally known as Camp, is Pune city's military cantonment area. The area has many military establishments and popular shopping streets like MG Road and East Street. The Camp area is also the Indian Army's headquarters of the Southern Command Unit. The locality is a mix of both worlds—a line of Army bungalows and military establishments ensconced behind green fences that run parallel to lively shopping streets and the usual city bustle. While in the quiet bylanes of Pune's camp area, you can observe extravagant homes and apartments; the evolved social and urban framework of the area also makes it a much sought-after spot for commercial investment.

What's Great About Camp?

The locality is flanked by malls, condominiums, restaurants, cafes, schools, hospitals, clinics, parks, and entertainment zones, in addition to well-planned residential and commercial spots. The area is vast in religious and cultural diversity, which is the essence of Camp's cosmopolitan fabric.

The real estate sector in Pune's Camp area is definitely on the rise as the growth thrust of this locality is backed up by several important factors such as location, amenities, infrastructure, commercial real estate, availability of land, demand and supply, etc. This has led to an escalation in the ultimate demand from buyers and more lucrative investments.

What's Not Great About Camp?

Some of the bylanes of the camp area are not well-lit and can be too deserted at times. Additionally, it can become especially crowded and is often plagued with traffic congestion during peak hours.

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index of Camp

Pune's Camp Area has a mix of residential and commercial properties. One of the popular access roads to Camp, the MG Road is primarily a shopping street. The bylanes, however,  are lined with old independent houses. Some of the residential buildings in the area are relatively new and equipped with modern amenities. The area is surrounded by the city's cantonment, which is clean and well-planned.

Social Infrastructure

As opposed to the crowded and rather old part of Pune, Camp has vast swathes of some of the city's best amenities. The area is self-sufficient and has access to all the amenities, including the city's best hospitals, schools, good shopping brands, and restaurants.

Schools/Institutions

• The Bishop's School
• Mary's School
• Rewachand Bhojwani Academy
• Sardar Dastur School
• Guru Nanak Public School
• Mira's School for Girls
• Hutchings High School and Junior College
• St Patrick's School
• Vincent's High School
• Anne's School

Healthcare

• Jehangir Hospital
• Ruby Hall Clinic
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cantonment General Hospital Pune
• Usha Nursing Home

Supermarkets/Shopping Malls

• Fashion Street
• SGS Mall
• Wonderland
• Clover Center
• Dorabjee's
• Lifestyle

Restaurants & Bakeries

• Royal Bakery
• City Bakery
• Kayani Bakery
• Marzorin
• Mona Food
• The Place
• RamKrishna Restaurant
• Blue Nile
• Cream Craver
• Irani Cafe

Commercial Hubs

• Hotel Arora Towers
• MG Road

Banks

• ICICI Bank
• HDFC Bank
• IDBI Bank
• Axis Bank
• Corporation Bank

Cinemas

INOX

Bus Terminals

• Pulgate
• M.G. Road
• Westend

Railway Stations

• (KK) Khadki
• (PUNE) Pune Jn.
• (GPR) Ghorpuri
• (DAPD) Dapodi

Airport

• Pune International Airport

Popular Roads in Pune Camp

Several famous roadways in Pune Camp seamlessly connect the locality to the rest of the city. The name and connectivity of these roadways are as follows:

• Mahatma Gandhi Road: It connects to Pune Cantonment and Ghorpadi.
• Sadhu Vaswani Road: It is the shortest route to reach the Central Railway Station.
• Bund Garden Road: It connects to Koregaon Park and VimanNagar.
• Moledina Road: It further connects to South and Central Pune.
• Solapur Road: It connects to NH-65.

Home Services in Locality

Camp is one of the city's prime locations and has all the facilities and amenities. Among other things, Camp has convenient access to housekeeping and interior services, furniture and appliances and movers & packers. This further makes the process of relocation hassle-free.

Interior

MG Road in Camp has stores that provide good housekeeping and interior services. These include  Decospaa Interiors LLP, Lalco Interiors Furniture Shop, Outdo Interiors Private Limited, Home Centre, The Bombay Store, etc.

Rental Furniture & Appliances

Most Pune folks travel to MG Road to buy furniture and appliances. EG Kantawalla Innovation Centre, Maharashtra Electronics Corporation Camp, Hans Electronics, and Ranka DIGI World are some stores worth visiting.

Movers & Packers

GMT Cargo Movers And Packers Pvt. Ltd., and Ganpathi Packers And Movers, among others, are reputed services that can ease the process of relocation.

Nearby Locality - Distance Calculator

Camp is located to the East of Pune city. It is effectively commutable to other well-known areas of the city, some of which include:

Disclaimer: These are approximate figures and are subject to change based on the user's travel app, pinned location, and time of the day. Please note the cab fares are calculated based on the traffic at the time of booking. 

Tourist Spots / Places to Visit in Camp

Camp locality in Pune offers tourists and residents several historical and key attractions to explore. Some of these include:

• Century-Old Cafes and Bakeries - These include Café Yezdan, Garden Vada Pav, Kayani Bakery, City Bakery, Pasteur Bakery, etc.
• National War Memorial Southern Command - The museum showcases ammunition and equipment of the Southern Command. People also visit the place for the sound and light show held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Ohel David Synagogue - Colloquially known as the Laal Deul, insinuating the red colour of the structure, this Gothic edifice was built in 1863. It is a magnificent structure with an impressive history.
• The Zero Stone - Installed by the British in the 1900s, the stone is among the 80 stones established by the British to the zero points for the survey of India.

How People Rate Camp in Pune?

The camp area is one of the top places in Pune for business foundations and residential property. It has a sumptuous estate in both the commercial and residential sectors. The land prices in this locality are rising and are bound to increase considerably in the following years. The area has numerous cafés, eateries and shopping avenues that draw in the city's adolescent crowd.

How to Visit Camp?

Pune's Camp area can be accessed by MG Road, Modelina Road, Sadhu Vaswani Road, Bund Garden Road, or Ghorpadi. Several trains also provide easy access, and the railway stations are within close vicinity.

Locality Comparison

Buildings, real estate and properties located in commercial and market areas of Pune's Camp region hold a higher value than their counterparts like Yerawada and Vishrantwadi. The place boosts a higher valuation in comparison to the other areas based on the following points:

• Over the years, the area has transformed into a business, leisure/ entertainment place with booming opportunities to invest in private properties and business structures.
• Given the lucrative opportunities, the investment in the area is inviting numerous buyers apart from real estate developers willing to put resources into properties here.
• The land prices here are skyrocketing as the costs here rely upon positive real estate indicators.