Somwar and Mangalwar Peth
Two neighbouring peths on the eastern side of the old city, between the peths and the railway station.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Monday and Tuesday
- Known for:
- Residential lanes, Juna Bazar nearby
History
Somwar Peth and Mangalwar Peth are among the peths named after the days of the week, the days on which their markets were once held.
Known for today
- Busy residential lanes close to the railway station and the Cantonment.
- The Juna Bazar, the old Sunday and Wednesday flea market, near Mangalwar Peth.
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.