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Pune heritage walk for an immersive cultural experience

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Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Pune, Pune

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Pune is a city with a very rich cultural heritage which is best experienced over a walking tour. In this walking tour we visit Shaniwarwada the haunted fort and seat of power of the Peshwas, the magnificent Lal Mahal built by the father of Shivaji Maharaj, Dagdu Sheth temple of Lord Ganesh built by a sweet meet maker, Kasba Ganpati whose idol was installed by Shivaji Maharaj and Laxmi market the popular bazaar for bargain shopping.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Coffee and/or Tea

Local guide

What's Not Included

Lunch

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 5 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Shaniwar Wada

We start the walking tour at Shaniwar Wada, the seat of power of the Peshwas or Prime Ministers of the powerful Maratha Empire which was a dominant power in India between the 17th and 19th centuries. This Palace was built in 1730 in honor of Peshwa Bajirao Ballal Balaji Bhat for services rendered to the Maratha Empire. Shaniwarwada is considered as the most haunted place in Pune! More about this during the tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Dagdu Sheth, is a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh and arguably the most famous one in Pune. A sweet maker who lost his son to the plague built this temple in 1892. The temple played a crucial role in inspiring Lokmanya Tilaorganizeanise the annual Ganesh festival to unite Indians to fight for freedom from the British.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple

History comes alive at this iconic temple. The idol of Ganesh was installed by none other than Shivaji Maharaj and his mother Jija bai in 1630. The temple is the presiding deity of Pune city and has the privilege of the first immersion during the Ganpati festival.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lal Mahal Chitra

Lal Mahal or the Red Palace was established in 1630 by Shahaji Bhosle, the father of Shivaji Maharaj. It is famous for the encounter between Shivaji Maharaj and Shaista Khan. While the original building fell into ruins, the present building is a reconstruction and has oil paintings which depict significant events in the life of Shivaji Maharaj.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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