Since today is travel day and it's already early morning in Pune, focus on streamlined departure tasks: pack final items, confirm e-tickets and platform information via the IRCTC app, and grab a quick breakfast from Vaishali Restaurant or Chitale Bandhu near Pune Station before you leave. Aim to arrive at Pune Junction (PNVL) at least 45-60 minutes before the scheduled departure to handle luggage, platform changes, and a last-minute chai from a station stall so boarding is calm and unhurried.
After boarding preparations in the morning, use the afternoon to reach and settle into the station concourse comfortably: pick up a fresh meal box from The Food Plaza (Pune Junction) or a packed thali from Hotel Shreyas and find a quiet waiting bay to stow carry-on luggage and recharge devices using station charging points. If time permits before departure, take a short walk to Shaniwar Wada's outer area for a quick photo and local snack such as Misal Pav from a nearby stall, then return to Pune Junction (PNVL) with at least 45 minutes to spare for final platform announcements and boarding.
As dusk approaches and you await departure, enjoy a relaxed pre-journey stroll around the station precinct and grab a flavorful packed dinner from Kayani Bakery's evening counter or a hot bowl of kebabs and pulao from Hotel Govind Menu to eat comfortably on the train. Once onboard, settle into your berth, freshen up using the train's wash area, plug into the charging point and unwind with a short movie or an audiobook while watching the city lights fade - keep an eye out for station announcements and have your e-ticket and ID ready for the ticket inspector.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vaishali Restaurant (breakfast near Pune Station) | ₹200 |
| Chitale Bandhu (sweets/snacks near Pune Station) | ₹150 |
| Pune Junction (PNVL) - station arrival buffer / charging | Free |
| The Food Plaza (Pune Junction) - meal box | ₹250 |
| Hotel Shreyas - packed thali | ₹180 |
| Shaniwar Wada (outer area quick photo / snack nearby) | Free |
| Misal Pav (local stall snack near Shaniwar Wada) | ₹80 |
| Kayani Bakery (evening counter packed dinner / snacks) | ₹200 |
| Hotel Govind Menu (kebabs and pulao to eat on train) | ₹300 |
| Train e-ticket / IRCTC (Pune to Bhubaneswar fastest available train) - AC 3A approximate fare per person | ₹1,700 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹3,360 |