A Day in Pune Before My Bangalore Trip – Food, Movie & Night Train Journey
Today marked the start of our journey to Bangalore, though the actual trip kicks off tomorrow. With our train from Pune Junction scheduled for 8:30 PM, we had a full day to make the most of. So we decided to spend it indulging in good food, catching a movie, and simply enjoying some quality time together before the journey began.
🌆 A Chill Day in Pune Before the Journey
Since we had several hours before our train, we planned a relaxed day around the city. It felt nice to not rush and just go with the flow, knowing we had an exciting trip ahead.
🍲 Lunch at Mandala Hotpot – A Filling Start
We kicked things off with lunch at Mandala Hotpot, where we treated ourselves to some delicious Korean hotpot. The flavors were absolutely on point, and the portion size was generous enough to leave us completely stuffed.
It took us nearly two hours to finish (totally worth it!), and if you enjoy Korean food in Pune, this place is definitely worth trying.
🎬 Killing Time with a Movie (Mufasa Experience)
After lunch, we decided to catch a movie. The nearest theatre mostly had shows for Pushpa 2, which we had already watched, so we chose Mufasa instead.
The only issue? The show wasn’t until 3 PM, leaving us with a two-hour wait. Since the mall didn’t have proper seating, we ended up sitting at McDonald’s just to pass the time.
Even after that, the delays didn’t end. The previous show ran late, and we had to wait another 30 minutes before entering. And of course, the movie didn’t start immediately thanks to a long stream of ads.
But once it finally began, it was totally worth it! The theatre was almost full, and the audience energy made the experience even better.
🍽️ Dinner at Banana Leaf – South Indian Feast
With the movie done, we still had around three hours before our train. So dinner felt like the best plan, especially since we didn’t want to feel hungry during the journey.
We headed to Banana Leaf, a South Indian restaurant, and had an amazing meal. I ordered a flavorful Mysore sada dosa, while Bubbles went for veg coconut curry with rice — and honestly, it was absolutely divine.
If you’re looking for good South Indian food in Pune, this place is definitely worth checking out.
☕ Coffee Plan That Didn’t Happen 😅
Before dinner, we briefly thought of grabbing coffee at Third Wave Coffee. But after seeing the prices, we quickly changed our minds.
Seriously, the cost of one cup there could probably fund two months’ worth of homemade coffee!
🚇 Heading to Pune Junction
After dinner, we hopped on the metro and made our way to Pune Junction. The train was initially showing as delayed, but it ended up arriving just five minutes late.
That’s exactly why we always make it a point to be on time — you never know when a “late” train might show up almost on schedule.
🚆 Boarding the Night Train to Bangalore
Once we boarded and settled into our seats, it finally hit us — the journey had officially begun. There’s always something exciting about train travel, especially when it marks the start of a new trip.
😅 Small Mistakes We Made
Looking back, we did make a couple of small mistakes that could have easily been avoided.
We only carried one water bottle between us, and later realized the train didn’t have a pantry. That meant no easy access to food or even refilling water during the journey.
Definitely not the best situation to be in!
💡 Tips for Pune to Bangalore Train Travel
If you’re planning a Pune to Bangalore train journey, here are a few tips from our experience:
Always carry enough water for the journey
Don’t rely completely on pantry services
Keep snacks or light food with you
Reach the station on time, even if the train shows delayed
Keep your essentials easily accessible
🎯 Final Thoughts – The Journey Begins!
And just like that, with a mix of excitement, good memories from the day, and a few minor inconveniences, we were finally on our way to Bangalore.
The journey had officially begun — and we couldn’t wait for what came next!
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