Area Overview
What makes Camp special
Camp — formally the Pune Cantonment — is the city’s colonial-era commercial quarter, and one of its most cosmopolitan. Main Street, now MG Road, has been Pune’s shopping street for well over a century.
It is a Cantonment Board area, which matters for property. Much of the land is defence-administered, held on old grant or leasehold terms under the Cantonments Act, with building permission and transfers governed by the Board rather than the Pune Municipal Corporation.
The area holds real heritage — St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Ohel David Synagogue, Empress Garden and the racecourse — and Pune Junction is on its northern edge.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A cosmopolitan, long-settled population — Parsi, Christian, Sindhi, Muslim and Marathi communities established since the nineteenth century, alongside defence families.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. English and Hindi are unusually dominant here given the cantonment history.
Communities
Christian
Historic Anglo-Indian and Catholic community
Muslim
Large, long-settled community
Sindhi
Established trading community
Parsi
Historic community with agiaries
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Long-settled families
A nineteenth-century cantonment settlement, and the most religiously and linguistically mixed part of central Pune.
Typical Residents
34%
Families
Long-settled households
24%
Business Owners
MG Road and market trade
20%
Young Professionals
Services, hospitality, IT
14%
Defence-linked
Serving and retired personnel
8%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Camp
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹3500 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Marzorin (MG Road)₹100–300
Sandwiches, Bakes
- Dorabjee & Sons₹250–500
Parsi, Dhansak
- Camp street food carts₹40–150
Rolls, Chaat
- Kayani Bakery₹50–250
Shrewsbury Biscuits, Bakes
- Blue Nile (Camp)₹250–600
Mughlai, Biryani
Popular Restaurants
- The Place: Touche the Sizzler₹600–1200
Sizzlers, Continental
- George Restaurant (Camp)₹400–900
Mughlai, North Indian
- Malaka Spice (Koregaon Park)₹1200–2000
Pan-Asian
- Dario’s (Koregaon Park)₹1200–2000
Italian
- Kalyani Bhel & local Irani spots₹100–350
Snacks, Irani
Cafes & Bars
- Marzorin (MG Road)₹100–300
Sandwiches, Coffee
- Kayani Bakery₹50–250
Bakes, Biscuits
- Cafe Goodluck (Deccan)₹50–180
Irani Cafe, Bun Maska
- Starbucks (Camp)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- German Bakery (Koregaon Park)₹250–550
Bakes, Coffee
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Camp
Exceptionally Connected
Cantonment Board • Pune Junction • MG Road • Metro Line 2 nearby
Local Train
Pune Junction is on the northern edge of Camp — the city’s main long-distance station.
Metro
Metro Line 2 has stations at Ruby Hall Clinic and Bund Garden, each about 1 to 2 km north.
Airport
Pune Airport about 8 km east — around 25 minutes at peak. The shortest run in central Pune.
Roads
MG Road, East Street and Sassoon Road run through Camp, with the Solapur Road and Airport Road east.
Commute Times from Camp
Pune Junction
5 min • Walk
Koregaon Park
10 min • Road
Shivajinagar
15 min • Road
Bund Garden
8 min • Road
Swargate
15 min • Road
Deccan
20 min • Road
Pune Airport
25 min • Cab
Hinjewadi Phase 1
60 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Wadia College (Camp)1 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- St. Mira’s College (Camp)1.5 km
Arts & Commerce
- Poona College (Camp)2 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- COEP Technological University4 km
Engineering • State university
- Fergusson College (Deccan)6 km
Arts & Science • Autonomous
- Symbiosis (Senapati Bapat Road)7 km
Management & Law
Schools (K–12)
- The Bishop’s School (Camp)1 km
ICSE • Premium
- St. Vincent’s High School (Camp)1 km
SSC • Long-established
- St. Anne’s School (Camp)1.5 km
ICSE • Long-established
- Hutchings High School (Camp)1.5 km
ICSE • Historic
- Modern High School (Shivajinagar)6 km
SSC • Long-established
- Symbiosis Primary & Secondary (Model Colony)8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Empress Garden
- Pune Racecourse
- Cantonment green belt
- Local ward gardens
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Ruby Hall Clinic (Sassoon Road) — 1 km
- Sassoon General Hospital — 2 km
- Jehangir Hospital (Bund Garden) — 1.5 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- MG Road shopping
- Empress Garden (botanical gardens)
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Racecourse
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹700/day • Gyms • Cafes • Pune Junction on foot
Coworking Spaces
- Regus (Camp)
- Awfis (Bund Garden)
- Smartworks (SB Road)
- Day passes from ₹700
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Old bars and Irani cafes
- Bars close by 1 am
- Koregaon Park 10 min away
- MG Road busy till late
Camp vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Camp is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Camp | Bund Garden | Koregaon Park | Shivajinagar | Swargate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹15K–23K | ₹15K–23K | ₹21K–33K | ₹16K–25K | ₹14K–21K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹26K–48K | ₹26K–48K | ₹36K–68K | ₹28K–52K | ₹24K–44K |
| Premium Rent | ₹68K–1.54L | ₹68K–1.54L | ₹94K–2.18L | ₹73K–1.66L | ₹62K–1.41L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.17L–3.12L | ₹1.17L–3.12L | ₹1.62L–4.42L | ₹1.26L–3.38L | ₹1.08L–2.86L |
| Train Station | Yes (Pune Jn) | No (2 km) | Yes (Shivajinagar) | No (3 km) | No (2 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 2 (1 km) | Yes (Line 2) | Line 1 & 2 interchange | Yes (Line 1) |
| Airport Distance | Yes (Line 2) | 8 km | 7 km | 10 km | 12 km |
| Nightlife | 6 km | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Education Hub | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Good | Beach Access | 145 km | 145 km | 145 km | 146 km |
| Safety Rating | 144 km | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.5/5 | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good |
Why choose Camp?
Camp is the most cosmopolitan address in Pune, with MG Road shopping on foot, Pune Junction on the northern edge, Ruby Hall Clinic about 1 km, four long-established schools within 1.5 km and the shortest airport run in central Pune at about eight kilometres. The critical caveat is tenure: much of Camp is Cantonment Board land under the Cantonments Act, so establish whether a property sits inside the cantonment or on surrounding revenue land before proceeding.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Empress Garden
A large botanical garden dating from the 1830s, with mature trees and a nursery.
Best for: Morning walks & botany
Pune Racecourse
The cantonment racecourse and its surrounding open land, a rare central green space.
Best for: Race days & open views
Cantonment green belt
Tree-lined roads and reserved land through the cantonment, unusually generous for the centre.
Best for: Shaded walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
MG Road & East Street (walkable), Camp markets, Phoenix Marketcity (7 km)
St. Patrick’s Cathedral,, Empress Garden,, Ohel David Synagogue
Poona Club, Pune Racecourse, Royal Connaught Boat Club
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ohel David Synagogue & Camp mosques
Daily Living in Camp: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- MG Road & East Street
- Camp market
- Dorabjee stores
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Poona Club gym
- Cult.fit (Camp)
- Hotel gyms
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Street parking difficult on MG Road
- Cantonment parking regulated
- Paid lots in Camp
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Cantonment Board library
- Wadia College library
- British Library (SB Road)
- Book stores on MG Road
Property Prices in Camp
Average monthly rents in Camp (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹7K – ₹11K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹11K – ₹16K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹15K – ₹25K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹26K – ₹48K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹40K – ₹79K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹68K – ₹1.54L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.17L – ₹3.12L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Tenure differs sharply between cantonment land, largely old grant or leasehold under the Cantonments Act, and surrounding revenue land. Establish which applies before relying on any price comparison. Heritage buildings carry alteration restrictions.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Camp
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Pune Junction on the northern edge — walkable
- ✓Pune Airport about 8 km — the shortest run in central Pune
- ✓MG Road and East Street shopping on foot
- ✓Ruby Hall Clinic about 1 km, Jehangir within 1.5 km
- ✓Bishop’s, St. Vincent’s, St. Anne’s and Hutchings all within 1.5 km
- ✓Empress Garden and the racecourse for central open space
- ✓Poona Club and the Royal Connaught Boat Club
- ✓Genuine colonial and religious heritage throughout
- ✓The most cosmopolitan community in the city
- ✓Koregaon Park about ten minutes away
What to Watch Out For
- Much of Camp is Cantonment Board land under the Cantonments Act
- Cantonment land is largely old grant or leasehold, not freehold
- Building permission and transfers follow Board rules, not PMC
- Establish clearly whether a property is inside the cantonment or on revenue land
- Street parking on MG Road is very difficult
- Older buildings need careful structural and heritage assessment
- Hinjewadi is about sixty minutes by road
- Air quality suffers from central and station traffic
- Retail is traditional; premium malls mean a drive east
- Resale can be slow for cantonment-tenure property
Renting in Camp: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.6
Connectivity
3.6
Lifestyle
4.2
Safety
3.7
Environment
