Radhika EmpressWanowrie, Pune

Wanowrie is an up-and-coming locality situated in south-eastern Pune. It is bound in the north by St. Patricks Cathedral, Empress Botanical Garden, Uday Baug and Hadapsar Industrial Estate.

To the south of Wanowrie are the National Institute of Banking Management and Kausar Baugh. To its East is the Ramtekdi Industrial Area and on the West is Wanwadi.

Wanowrie is a cosmopolitan locality with lush greenery, clean roads, branded malls, famous schools and hospitals. It has an easy access to most major neighbourhoods in Pune.

The nearest railway station is the Ghorpuri Station, 6.1 km north of Wanowrie.

What’s Great About Wanowrie?

Many multinational companies function out of Wanowrie. Wanowrie is also considered an affluent place to live in.

There is something for every person here. Be it the food, culture, or lifestyle. Wanowrie is one of the best residential-cum-commercial localities in Pune.

Apart from commercial zones, it also has some renowned schools for children. This makes it easy for parents to find the right educational choice for their kids.

NH-65 also passes through the locality, providing sound road connectivity

What’s Not Great About Wanowrie?

There are some pertinent issues that cause a lot of hassle for its residents and visitors. Wanowrie witnesses traffic jams daily, especially during the rush hours.

Metro stations are considerably far away - the nearest one being 40 mins away. Residents also complain a lot about the lack of parking spaces in the area.

Physical Infrastructure of Wanowrie

Due to its rapid development and being in a central location, Wanowrie has become one of the most preferred areas for homebuyers and commercial use. As one of Pune's major hubs, the government has also been focusing on its expansion.

3C’s of Wanowrie - Comfort, Connectivity, and Convenience

Wanowrie is well connected through Pune-Pandharpur Road, Bhagwan Tatyasaheb Kawade Road, Kedari Nagar Road, and VR Shinde Road. The Pune Railway Station is 7 Km away and the Pune International Airport is 13 Km away.

Social Infrastructure

Wanowrie has all the amenities for people from different walks of life. It has schools, restaurants, cafes, hospitals, clinics, parks, entertainment zones, malls, and much more.

The availability of a wide range of social infrastructure makes life comfortable and convenient, as seen below.

Schools/Institutions

• City International School
• Oysters International School
• Sungrace Primary
• Sungrace High School & Junior College
• Kroot Memorial School
• Pune Central School
• Mathews Academy & Junior College
• Krantiveer Vasudev Balavant Phadke Vidhyalaya
• Canterbury School

Healthcare

• Inamdar Multispecialty Hospital
• Arcus Hospital
• Vora Hospital
• Deshpande Hospital

Supermarkets/Shopping Malls

• Girme Heights
• Gera Mall
• Dolphin Mall
• D Mart
• Reliance SMART

Restaurants

• China Grill
• Joy’s Kitchen
• Lovely Restaurant
• Spring Onion Wanowrie
• Green Court Family Resto N Bar
• Mountain High Restaurant and Bar
• Vishal Restaurant
• Country Roads Restaurant

Banks

• Bank Of Maharashtra
• State Bank of India
• Axis Bank
• TJSB Bank
• ICICI Bank
• IDBI Bank
• Saraswat Bank
• Cosmos bank

Cinemas

• Rajhans Cinema
• INOX
• 93 Avenue Mall

Metros

• Garware College Metro Station (40 mins away)

Buses Operators

• NH 9 Tours and Travels.
• New Maharaja Tours and Travels
• Vedant Transport
• BK Tours and Travels

Parks

• PMC Park
• Joggers Park
• Hollywood Park
• Old Pleasant Park
• Sivanand Garden

Key Landmarks

• Mikhails Mirror
• Mahadji Shinde Chhatri

Popular Roads in Wanowrie

The major roadway in Wanowrie is the Pune-Pandharpur Road, also called as the Mumbai Highway.

The following roads/pathways provide connectivity within the locality.

• Bhagwan Tatyasaheb Kawade Road: It runs vertically from NH-65, and provides connectivity towards Koregaon Park.
• Vithal Rao Shivarkar Road: Although this road is a part of Wanwadi, it connects the northern Phase III area with southern Wanowrie. 
• Kedari Nagar Road: This road runs across southern Wanowrie. It connects the Hadapsar Road to VR Shinde Road.

Home Services in Wanowrie

There are many home-building, furnishing and moving services available in Wanowrie. These services make it easy for residents to renovate or move out of their houses.

Interior Services

Some of the best interior services in Wanowrie are My Space Decor, Viona Interiors, Evolve Interiors & Associates and Insideas Interior Design Studio.

Packers and Movers Services

Wanowrie has noteworthy packers and movers services in the form of Kanika Packers and Movers, and Ganpathi Packers and Movers.

Rental Appliance and Furniture Services

Some well known furniture and interior stores in the area are: Krome Planet Interiors and Amardeep Enterprise.

Solar Rooftop Services

Wanowrie offers a number of solar rooftop installation services. The prominent service providers include Glean Energy Rooftop Solar System, Shams Power Systems Pvt. Ltd, Diman Solar, Sunpower India Ventures Pvt Ltd, Shreesha Energy Solutions, and Omnipresent Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 

Near And Around Wanowrie

These prominent localities and areas are situated near Wanowrie.

• Uday Baug
• Hadapsar Industrial Estate
• Camp
• Pune Cantonment
• Swargate
• Katraj

Approximate Distances from Wanowrie

Wanowrie’s excellent connectivity makes sure that distance is not an issue while commuting. Some of the neighbouring locations are closer than one would expect. The table below shows the distance to some of these localities and the approximate travel time at 9 am.

 Transport Services Availability

Living in Wanowrie, one doesn’t need to be worried about travelling from one place to another. With a wide range of transportation choices, commuting from one area to another is easy.

The multiple options for transportation in Wanowrie include metros (nearest one at 10 km), buses, railway, cabs, autos, and more. All of these transportation services are easily accessible and make travelling hassle-free.

How Do People Rate Wanowrie in Pune?

Wanowrie is considered a prime neighbourhood in Pune. Therefore, it has everything that one needs to lead a comfortable life.

Furthermore, the Wanowrie locality is also closer to the business hubs of Pune, making it easy to commute to work on a daily basis. As a result, people here can easily travel according to their convenience.

How to Visit Wanowrie in Pune?

Travelling to Wanowrie is easy. There are five ways in which one can reach this area in Pune easily from your city.

• Take a bus to Pune from your city and then a local transport to Wanowrie
• Travel via railway to Pune and then use local transport to Wanowrie
• Opt for a long drive to Wanowrie
• Get on a cab to Wanowrie.
• Take a flight to Pune and then other transportation (cab, bus, metro, etc.) to Wanowrie. 

Tourist Spots / Places to Visit in Wanowrie

Wanowrie has many beautiful places to explore.

• Anand Van Reserve Forest and Empress Botanical Garden are a few natural, scenic places to visit within 2 km.
• Mahadji Shinde Chhatri is a famous historical site near Wanowrie.
• East Street and MG Road are popular shopping markets near the locality.

Wanowrie Comparison

The locality of Wanowrie has some positives and a few negatives when compared to other areas of Pune. Overall, it is a good place to live and settle in as:

• It provides an urban and high-end lifestyle, being near Hadapsar and Magarpatta, without the higher costs associated with it.
• NH-65 provides better connectivity and easier commuting for Wanowrie residents. This gives it an edge over its nearby localities like Kondhwa.
• As Wanowrie is somewhat centrally located, commuting to other areas is easier. Other residential localities like Baner or Kothrud do not have this advantage.