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Pune Heritage Walk: Immerse Yourself in Pune's Cultural Riches
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26 Ratings
Pune
Immerse yourself in Pune's cultural riches on a heritage walk. Explore haunted forts, magnificent palaces, ancient temples, and bustling bazaars. Join us now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir - 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.
- Laxmi Market - We walk through Laxmi Market, the haven for shoppers! We visit quaint shops in the most famous bazaar and flea market of Pune. It has been aptly named after the Hindu goddess of wealth.
130PM- Drop off at Laxmi market.
- 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.
- 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Pune is a metropolis brimming with cultural richness, best savored through a leisurely stroll. On this exploration on foot, we traverse to Shaniwarwada - the eerie fortress and bastion of power of the Peshwas, the splendid Lal Mahal, constructed by Shivaji Maharaj’s father, Dagdu Sheth temple devoted to Lord Ganesh, erected by a confectioner, Kasba Ganpati graced by an idol installed by Shivaji Maharaj, and Laxmi Market - a well-known trading hub for lucrative deals.
- Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
Location
Shaniwarwada
Our guide will meet you at 930 at the entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(26 Ratings)
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Shwetajchaudhury
Apr 14, 2024
Fabulous morning in Pune - Had an excellent morning with Ajit walking around and getting a download of the rich history of Central Pune. This was a great way to see old monuments, important temples and hidden gems. Ajit brought out layers of history in an easy to understand conversational format.
We finished the tour with some amazing misal. Will highly recommend this for anyone wanting to get an understanding of Pune.
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Laird_m
Apr 11, 2024
Go on this tour! - We enjoyed this tour so much. Ajit had such rich and fascinating history to share with my husband and me as we walked around and toured the temples, the old fort and other sights of Pune At the end, even though it wasn't part of the tour, he went into a saree store with me for a few minutes--I was a bit intimidated to do that on my own. It was so fun! I highly recommend this tour; Ajit is the best.
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Joannamoss
Mar 18, 2024
A Morning in Pune - Just had a great tour with Ajit - he was a wealth of information and lovely to have as a guide - would definitely recommend - I was interested to see the vegetable markets which he made space for and I topped the morning off with a local treat - a Mango Mastani - a perfect end to a lovely morning on a warm day.
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Simscreations11
Mar 5, 2024
The tour was great, and the guide was very knowledgeable. - Had a fabulous time on this tour got to see a few different places and learned a bit history. The guide was fabulous. Had lots of knowledge.
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Tour31439823500
Mar 3, 2024
Excellent guided heritage walk - I thoroughly enjoyed the guided walk across both the well known and off-beat heritage places of Pune. Ajit, the guide, shared insightful historical information.
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Sjonesv
Feb 8, 2024
Wonderful way to see Pune - More interesting sites today with Ajit! (I did the car tour yesterday.) Ajit’s history stories of Shaniwar Wada brought it to life and I found myself telling some of the stories to my husband at dinner. The two temples of Ganesha were beautiful. I skipped the tea because I was already hot but I wish I could have tried it. The option to be picked up at the hotel is wonderful and I would do more tours with Ajit and 5 Senses if they had more city tours. Highly recommend this tour.
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321maxxx
Jan 10, 2024
Lovely, interesting tour of Pune - We had spent a few days in Pune visiting friends but hadn’t had a chance to explore the city and its history. This tour gave us just that- a fascinating insight in the rich culture of Pune, revealing so many hidden gems and stories we never would have seen, found or understood otherwise. Ajit was an amazing guide who fully made the tour our own, allowing us to stay longer at one place or even take a small detour to another spot we came across. His lively, upbeat nature made the tour great fun and he told us many stories and legends to make each spot more memorable. In the end, he helped us get a Rickshaw home - an all-around wonderful experience.
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Go25113798456
Dec 14, 2023
Great Tour! - The tour we took with Ajit was absolutely phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable of the area, accomodating to all of our needs l, and also very funny. The tour was going to be great nk matter what but Ajit really made the experience a 11/10
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Navigator598003
Dec 14, 2023
Highly recommended information and cultural immersion experiences - This tour was Amazing! Ajit is sooo knowledgeable about everything and gave in depth insight into the history of Pune! It is definitely worth the time and cost! My partner and I are considering coming back just to learn more with Ajit!
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Relax02666933945
Nov 6, 2023
. A must do thing! - This walk with The Western Routes is an experience not to be missed, irrespective of whether you’re from Pune or outside. Definitely recommend this for everyone looking to explore and experience a slice culture & heritage of this beautiful city!
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