There
are several clubs in Pune but they are rather expensive. Facilities
in Pune include tennis, badminton, swimming pools, pool, and
other games. Tennis/badminton courts can be booked for about
Rs. 30 per hour. Eating out is not really a great adventure
in Pune. Neither is there a night life, really--there are no
strip joints, but pubs are found. It is said the residents are
a bit conservative in these matters.
The
recently started pubs like 10 Downing Street and Black Cadillac
are quite popular. Youth hangouts are called "katta' locally.
These are usually small joints scattered in various locations.
The
climate in Pune "makes for energy" and there are several opportunities
to roam around the countryside. These trips are very rewarding.
In fact it has become almost a craze in Pune to trek into the
hills all around, and old time regulars have started grumbling
about pollution by plastic bags on the hilltops.
Most
of the fine arts in Pune are Marathi oriented, for instance theater.
Hindustani music circles are very active - in fact among the best
in India. Kathak classical dance is learnt by many students. The
popular folk entertainment like Lavni, Powada and Tamasha are
very entertaining and refreshingly down to earth. Marathi opera
called Natya Sangeet is immensely popular and is based on Indian
light classical music (hindustani) with a carnatic touch. Modern
Marathi theater is advanced and progressive.
