Pune heritage walking tour

Pune heritage walking tour

Pune the second largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai is historically and culturally rich giving the essence of the Maratha and Peshwa culture. Also known as the educational hub and cultural capital of Maharashtra, it still attracts a lot of tourists, students and professionals from both India and overseas. The beginning of the transformation of the small kasbah (town) into a large city was done by Bajirao I who was appointed as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire in 1720. Its expansion of Maratha empire led to the development of the city with the construction of many temples, monuments, houses and bridges. The 4 hours of the heritage walk through the area will lead the guests through the historic buildings, places, monuments and areas with the Peshwa culture and religion embedded in it.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India

This grand mansion was built by the Peshwa Bajirao I himself as the residence of the Peshwas. Covering a vast area of about 625 acres, the palace is the ideal place to catch a glimpse of India's rich history. The place never fails to amaze the visitor with its various forts and fountain, and the majestic statue of Baji Rao I that greets the visitor at the entrance of the palace.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India

Your visit to Pune is incomplete if you haven’t taken a blessing from this Deity. We bet you would be awestruck with the divinity around. You will also get to taste the famous sweets & also most offered to Lord Ganesh; Modak

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vishrambaug Samaj Mandir, Gokhale Nagar, Vishram Baug Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411005 India

This is another building having great heritage value, this building was once house to Peshwa Bajirao II.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple, Near Shaniwar Wada and Lal Mahal, Pune 411011 India

The first temple to be established in old city by the Jiajjamata (Mother of beloved kind Shivaji)

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Lal Mahal, Shivaji Road, Durvankur Society, Kasba Peth, Durvankur Society, Kasba Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411011, India

The place of the Jijamata

Stop At: Tulsi Baug Shopping Market, Tulsi Baug Near Vishrambaug Wada Mandai Vegetable Market Tulsi Baug Near Vishrambaug Wada, Pune 411046 India

Street shopping at its best, this flea market is a must-visit if you want to buy locally manufactured merchandise at a dirt-cheap price

Duration: 15 minutes