Pagdandi - Books Chai Cafe

Pagdandi – An alternate kaccha rasta (rough path or minor road), unpaved, less taken, more fulfilling. (In Marathi: Payvaat)
A Yellow shutter on the slopes of rolling hills of Baner, Pune belongs to a “Cupboard under the stairs” book store café. This is where Kipling jostles for space with piping hot kulhad chai and Sweet frosty cupcakes provide a fitting accompaniment to Doyle.
Pagdandi is a concept store, promoting conscious yet alternate lifestyle choices. The store provides multiple services under one roof. It provides a wide collection of book with a focus on independent publishers, both for rental and purchase in a café environment. Healthy frozen yoghurt with wholesome sandwiches, fresh juices and shakes will be served along with piping hot fresh masala chai and tantalizing cupcakes. A gallery wall allows budding artists and photographers to display their work for a nominal fee. Travel services and water bottle refills can also be availed under the same roof. The store provides bench seating, low mattress seating as well as table chairs to suit the customer’s mood and comfort.
The idea is to create an interactive, creative and open space where one can relax and ideate over the multiple facets of life yet unexplored, be encouraged to utilize the maximum individual potential. We also host events and workshops in tune with our philosophies.

About Us
Neha quit her full time job as a Television producer to backpack and pursue Yoga. She is now a Yoga Teacher in Pune. Vishal quit his full time job as an IT Manager to backpack throughout the country and share his adventure with the world.
Pagdandi was conceived by us about a year ago. We wanted a place where we could settle into a cozy nook, adrak chai in hand and read our favorite authors whole day long. Being always on the move, we also wanted access to healthy and wholesome food. Pagdandi is an endeavor in that direction. A place you can relax, chill out and interact with new likeminded people. A space where the moment you enter, you feel happy. An adda for creative collaborators. Our first footsteps on the pagdandi of life.