Rasta Peth
Named after the Raste family, Peshwa sardars. Known for its old wadas and KEM Hospital.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- The Raste family
- Known for:
- Old wadas, KEM Hospital
History
Rasta Peth was founded by the Raste family, powerful sardars and relatives of the Peshwas. Their large wada once stood here.
Known for today
- KEM Hospital, one of the old hospitals of Pune.
- Old wadas, temples and busy residential lanes.
More in Peths of Pune
- Kasba Peth The original village of Pune and its oldest peth, home of Kasba Ganpati and Lal Mahal.
- Shaniwar Peth The peth around Shaniwar Wada, with old wadas, temples on the river bank and the Omkareshwar temple.
- Budhwar Peth The busiest peth of all, with Dagdusheth Ganpati, Tambdi Jogeshwari, book shops and the electronics market.
- Shukrawar Peth A large old peth with Mandai nearby, the Tulshibaug market and many traditional shops and wadas.
- Raviwar Peth The wholesale peth of Pune, with markets for utensils, cloth, hardware and almost everything else.
- Sadashiv Peth The peth of schools, classes and book lovers, named after Sadashivrao Bhau. The home of the classic "Puneri" spirit.
Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.