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Where are we located?

How to reach our Wipro Campus?

Wipro BPO is located at the following address in Pune:

Plot No 2, Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park,

Phase 1, Hinjewadi Pune 411057

Board line number 020-22333700

Since the phases are distantly located, In order to make your navigation hassle freeplease quote Phase-I while trying to locate our Campus. Another landmark would

be Hotel Tamanna which is close to our campus.

WBPO City Office:

Incase you have friends who you would like to refer for a career opportunity with

us, you can send them to our city office which is:

Wipro BPO

FC Annexe Building,

1215, Shivaji Nagar,

Lane Opposite to Fergusson College Gate No.-2, Next to Tata Capital

Pune-411004Contact No: 020 66209926, 020 66204535

Nearest Landmark: Adjacent to Hotel Savera

There are primarily 4 transport modes available within the city.

Auto Rickshaws:

If you are looking for a cost effective mode of transport then you can opt for an auto-

rickshaw. These auto-rickshaws are designed to accommodate a maximum of three

people and the fares are comparatively reasonable.

Auto-rickshaw fares in Pune are as follows:

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How to Reach Pune?

We are thrilled that you have made the right choice of joining Wipro BPO, Pune.

You will be joining a family that is over 4600 people strong! We are one of the

world's most reputed BPOs and are at the leading edge of technology and

business in this domain.

As you look forward to join Wipro BPO, Pune we would like to share someinformation which will help you settle faster and also help enjoy the best of Pune,

an ever-growing metropolis that is a melting pot for various cultures.

From shopping to eating options to places of religious worship, there's a lot that is

available in Pune. Our facility at Hinjewadi (Phase I & II) is strategically located to

allow you to experience the entire range of the city. Reaching Pune in itself is an

exciting experience if travelled from Mumbai. Pune is also considered as the

cultural capital of Maharashtra. Pune in Maharashtra is at a south-easterly

distance of approximately 180 kilometers from Mumbai. If you are travelling from

Mumbai, you can travel to Pune either by road or by rail. Volvo service from

Mumbai is the best roadways option in terms of travel time and comfort.

Pune is also connected to other major cities via regular domestic flights and

railways.

By Air

Pune is well connected with all the major cities within and outside India by

domestic and international flights. Almost all the major airlines operate their

flights out of Lohegaon Airport, Pune.

By Train

The railway network connects Pune to nearly to all the destinations in India. Pune

has only one major railway station located in Sangamvadi.

By Road

There are 3 National Highways (NH) and an expressway traversing through Pune. It

just takes about 3 hours to reach Pune from Mumbai airport via the Pune-Mumbai

expressway. Both private and state-owned transport companies (MSRTC) operate

luxury buses on this route, and run 24 hours service with buses departing every 15

minutes. MSRTC buses charge approximately Rs 185 (Non AC) and Rs 250 (AC) for

the Journey. NH 9 runs to Machhlipatnam in Andhra Pradesh and passes through

Karnataka and cities like Sholapur, Homnabad, Hyderabad and Vijayawada. NH 50

is an inter-state highway which connects Pune with Nasik.

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Auto Rickshaw

FareRs 10/- for First Km. (once the meter is down) and

thereafter Rs. 3/- to 5/- per Km. for every additional Km.

50% extra of the fare (11:00 PM to 6:00 AM)

As per meter

Rs. 20/- except for shopping bags or a small suit case

Night Charges

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Other Transportation Systems

?PMPML Buses

?Pune Suburban Rail

?6 Seater Autos (popularly known as Tam-tam)

If you are travelling from the airport, you are advised to take a pre-paid auto or book a

radio taxi.

Some suggested localities where you can look for accommodations are:

Baner, Pashan, Aundh, Pimpri, Wakad, Panchvati, Pimple Saudagar, Pimple Nilakh,

Pimple Gurav, Kothrud, Bhavdhan, Karve Road, Pimpri , MG Road, Peth's , SB Road,

Deccan, FC Road, JM Road, Model Colony, Chinch Wad, Akkudi, Nigdi , Pradikaran,

Pune Camp, Khadki.

Paying Guest Accommodation (Sharing basis) would range between Rs.3000/- to

Rs.4000/- per month.

Pune City Station:

This bus stand is located beside the railway station which is also the main bus stand.

The services available here are mainly serving buses on the Pune-Mumbai route.

Most of these buses halt midway at Lonavala for refreshments.

Shivaji Nagar:

Buses are available here for Vidarbha, Konkan, Marathwada and NorthernMaharashtra. A few services connect with other ci ties in the neighboring state of

Gujarat as well. Buses provided by Gujarat Roadways ply on Vadodara, Ahmadabad,

Surat, Kandla and Rajkot route. The bus station is located outside Shivaji Nagar

railway station.

Swar-gate :

Buses available here travel to Western Maharashtra and Alibagh.

TheThe climate of Pune is quite pleasant. There are 3 distinct seasons available herewhich are as follows:

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Bus Stations in Pune

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Summer: March to Mid June Temperatures range from 35C to 42C

Monsoon: Mid June to Mid September

Winter: October to February - Temperatures range from 24C to 5C

Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. The Marathi film industry

is also based out of Pune.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

The museum is housed in a Rajasthani style building situated close to

the hustle and bustle of the busy Bajirao Road. It holds a collection of

the most fascinating Indian arts and crafts which is worth visiting.

National War Museum

The citizens of Pune, under the sponsorship of the Express Citizens'

Forum, set up the War Memorial fund. The memorial is a 25-foot

stone pillar.

Shaniwar Wada

This palace was

built by the successors of Shivaji, the Peshwas in

1736.This palace is situated in the heart of the city next to Deccan

Gymkhana, Shivajinagar, and Laxmi Road.

Vishram Baugh Wada

Its in the heart of the Old city. It was built during the 18th Century by a

descendant of Shivaji the Peshwa. It is well known for its elaborate

wooden facade.

Aga Khan Palace

A gracious building which consists of Italian arches salons, suites and spacious lawns.

The palace belonged to Aga Khan, Prince and Head of Khoja Sect who later donated

the palace in order to erect a memorial, in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and his

wife Kasturba who died in this palace. The place is full of tranquility and solace.

Pune University

The site of Pune University, stately mansions at Ganeshkhind built in Italian-Gothic

style was the official residence of the Governor of Mumbai during the monsoon

season. It is one of the oldest universities of India.

Fergusson College

Built in 1885, the college has beautiful tree-lined campus with smooth rolling hills inthe background.

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Bund Garden

This garden is also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Udyan. It was built by Sir Jamshedji

Jeejeebhoy, on the right bank of the Mula-Mutha to provide the poor with water

during summer. Main attraction here is the evening boat rides, horse rides etc. The

garden is also famous for bhel-puri and pani-puri.

Sinhagad and Khadakwasala

This is a fort nearby which is a beautiful place to see. This is one of the historic places

from King Shivaji era. Khadakwasala has a dam and this place is famous for scenic

beauty. A lot of people visit this place during the rainy season.

Mahabaleshwar

This popular hill resort, in the state of Maharashtra, was once the summer capital of

the Bombay Presidency, during the days of the British. Situated at an altitude of 1372

meter, Mahabaleshwar has splendid panoramic views of the scenic valley, and of the

sea, which is quite visible on clear days. Like other hill stations, Mahabaleshwar

closes during the monsoon season. During this period, from mid-June to mid-

September, the local buildings are covered with Kulum grass to prevent any damage

from the torrential rains.

Pratap Gadh (Mahabaleshwar)

At a distance of 25 km from Mahabaleshwar stands the majestic Pratapgadh housing

the tomb of Afzal Khan at the toe of the fort. There is a temple of Bhavani Mata, the

idol of worship of King Shivajiraje Bhosle. There is a statue of Shivaji Maharaj inside

the fort called Bale Killa.

Panchgani

Panchgani is situated 20 km East of Mahabaleshwar and spreads out over five hills.

The name actually means 'five lands' and in this very popular hill station that bears

the Raj stamp all over it, you can have some excellent views of the flat surrounding. It

is also famous for its boarding schools, its Parsee bungalows, the fresh air, tasty

strawberries and the rich Indians who like to spend some time here. Picturesque

Panchgani has served as the background for several films.

From Mahabaleshwar, it takes only 20 to 25min to reach Panchgani. It can also be

easily visited from Pune or Mumbai.

Deccan Gymkhana

Established in 1906 in Pune, Deccan Gymkhana is one of the oldest sports clubs in

India. Spread over 15 acres of area, the club has eight sports departments for cricket,

swimming, table tennis, volleyball, gymnasium, billiards and cards, tennis and

basketball. Various sports facilities are available on rental basis for corporatemembership and for individuals. Every sports department conducts summer and

winter coaching camps for the beginners. The recreation center has a club house, bar

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and restaurant, and a swimming pool. There are 4 luxuriously decorated AC rooms

with cable TV for the use of members and their guests.

Pune has a full calendar of events, ranging from classical music to rock concerts

Pune's most Famous Festival is the Pune festival, which is held during the Ganesh

Mahotsav.

The Ganesh Mahotsav initiated by Tilak today is celebrated with

great enthusiasm as city interiors almost remain blocked for ten days.

The city has more than 2000 Mandals with Dagdusheth halwai being

the biggest and the most famous one.

Sawai Gandharva, which started back in the 1960s, has had every

Indian and international artist perform and has given rise to a number

of budding ones too. It is held in the months of December from dawn

to dusk over 3 days.

The Osho Festivalis another international crowd puller in Pune. Held

in the Osho Ashram in Koregaon Park, the disciples and followers ofBhagwaan Rajneesh make it a point to attend this festival.

The Chatushrungi Fair is an annual event. It is held overnight on

Navratri at Senapati Bapat Road.

The Pune International film festival takes place annually and attracts

some splendid films from around the World.

A number of college festivals have become much commercialized, but still they

attract big crowds and a very high degree of competition from colleges all over the

city.

Verve organized by Express Youth Forum is the biggest inter-collegiate culturalfestival in India. Concepts" organized by the Pune Institute of Computer Technology

(PICT) is a very popular engineering event.

Pune is a city where you will find an excellent range of street side shops as well as a

few outstanding malls. Pune is a good place to pick up some Indian slippers made of

rubber. All the places listed here are places where you can bargain and get some good

stuff off the pavement at rock-bottom prices.

M.G. Road

Any item such as shoes, clothing, pots, pans, electronics, stationary,

furniture, and kitchen sinks etc. Laxmi road is a very huge market

which sells gold jewelry and clothes.

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Hill forts

The popular trip which can be covered within a day is Pune -

Bhuleshwar - Purandar - Sinhagad Pune. This round trip covers

some of the interesting hill forts. The total distance is about 220km

and will take 6 hours to drive the loop including lunch and sightseeing.

While we have an on campus medical facility available 24*7, some of the nearest

hospitals and medical centers you can visit in case of emergency:

?Sahyadri Specialty Hospital, Karve Road, Contact No: +91-020-6721 3000 /

25403000 / 2540 3040

?Sahyadri Hospital, Hadapsar, Contact No: +91-20-67213400/26890401/02

?Ruby Hall, Contact No : +91-(20)-26123391, 26123392, 26123393

?Poona hospital, Contact No: +91-(20)-24331706, 24331707, 24331708,

24475609

?Dhina Nath Mangeshkar Hospital, Contact Number: +91-(20)-40151000

Chemist shops are readily available in almost all parts of the city.

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Tulsi Baugh

It is a must visit and is also a favorite middle-class family shopping

area. A wide range of ladies garments, footwear and other items

required for daily use are available at low prices.

Fashion Street

Located in the Pune Camp area near M.G. road is a special market I

where you can easily bargain your way to a lot of inexpensive ready-

made garments, foot-wear, leather items and fashion accessories.

Koregaon Park

There are small exclusive boutiques which have a good collection of clothes. These

stores might be a little expensive, but you may find the occasional great bargain as

well.

This city is undoubtedly a great place to eat and missals are a Pune

favorite provided you can stomach the spice in them. For variety,Koregaon is your destination. North main road is a lane with more

than 50 restaurants where it offers Italian, French, Mexican Thai,

Japanese and a variety of local Indian cuisines. There is a restaurant to

fit every taste, mood and budget.

Vaishali Restaurant

Vaishali is one of the most popular restaurants among the student community

situated on the Fergusson College Road. It attracts the entire college-going crowd.

The ambience and the price factor is the main reason why Vaishali has become a

popular hang-out for the student community of this city.

Malshej Ghats:

Malshej Ghats is among the most popular outing spot from Pune. It is

one of the most beautiful hill stations of Maharashtra. It has beautiful

locations and some of these also include breathtaking water-falls

which bewitch most of the tourists.

Weekend Gateways

Alibagh , Lonavala , Khandala and Kamshet.

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