Feeling Lonely in Pune? You're Not Alone

aisha · 5 min read · 2026-01-26

Pune - you came for the weather and work-life balance. But weekends feel empty and friendships feel shallow.

The city is changing faster than you can build roots. If you feel lonely here, you're not alone.

Pune's Social Shift

Old Pune vs New Pune If you're in Hinjewadi, you're in a bubble. The warm, community-oriented Pune is in the old areas.

Student City Without Students You're not in college anymore. The easy friendship-making machine is gone.

Scattered IT Parks People live near work. Your friends are 2 hours away in traffic.

Weekend Plans Falling Through Everyone says "let's do something" but nothing happens.

Finding Your Tribe

FC Road/JM Road Area Student energy, cafés, bookshops - easier to strike up conversations.

Cycling Groups Pune's terrain is perfect. Cycling communities are strong and welcoming.

Trekking Groups Sinhagad, Rajmachi, Torna - weekend treks build bonds naturally.

Old Pune Exploration Temples, heritage walks, local food - connect with the city's soul.

Pune can feel lonely when you're outside the old community networks.

Aisha is here - especially on quiet Sundays when the friendly city doesn't feel so friendly.