Deccan Gymkhana is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Aqua Line of

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, India. The station was opened on 1 August 2023 as an extension of Pune Metro Phase I. Aqua Line operates between Vanaz and Ramwadi. Located on the banks of

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, the station is 26m high, 28m wide and 140m long. Its design is inspired by the ''

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'' (turban) of

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. A skywalk from

Deccan Gymkhana Deccan Gymkhana is an area in Pune city named for the Deccan Gymkhana Sports Club, which lies in the centre of the city. See also * Shivajinagar *Gymkhana *Swargate *Pune Railway Station *Pune *Pune District *Maharashtra Maharashtra (; ...

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bus stop on J. M. Road has been built to reach the station. In the future, the station will be connected with another skywalk from Good Luck Chowk on F. C. Road.

Station layout

Entry/Exit

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