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Private Car Half Day Tour: Explore Iconic Temples, Markets, and Palaces in Pune
4.6
7 Ratings
Pune
Take a 4-hour tour of the cultural capital and the second-largest city of Maharastra, visit the most prominent monuments, temples, markets and palaces.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Shaniwar Wada - Legend has it that Thorale the Elder was out, gathering ghee in the grounds of the to-be palace, he saw a rabbit chasing a dog. Taking inspiration from this Shaniwar Wada was built. A palace which would never see defeat. Built-in 1730 by Bajiroa 1st it’s an impressive palace and grounds, the seat of Peshwas power reflected in its opulence.
- Lal Mahal Chitra - In the year 1630 A.D.Shahji Bhonsle got the Lal Mahal built for his wife Jijabai and son Shivaji. The original Lal Mahal was built with the idea of reconstructing the recently razed city of Pune.
- Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple - Shreemant Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh.
- Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple - The Kasba Ganapati refers to both a particular idol of the god Ganapati in Pune, India, as well as to the temple built around the idol.
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple - Pataleshwar Cave Temple is carved out of rock and dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this temple cave complex is a protected government heritage site.
- Aga Khan Palace - The Aga Khan Palace was built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammad Shah Agakhan the 3rd. It stands as a symbol of India’s freedom movement. For a number of reasons, the building has associations with freedom.
What's Included
- Service of a knowledgeable guide.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop.
- Snacks during the tour.
What's Not Included
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Location
Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Peth
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Christopher_v
Dec 3, 2023
Pune - The guide was thoughtful, had a lot of knowledge of the city of Pune, and was willing to engage in meaningful conversations that made the tour enjoyable.
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A9571mwtomaszt
Oct 10, 2023
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. Great places included in visit and option to make a lot of great photos. Guide was fantastic and provided historical facts. He was also able to explain rules in temples and introduce Hindu gods and goddesses. Communication via WhatsApp, picku up and drop off without problems.
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Diana_f
Jul 23, 2023
Great Pune tour - learned a lot - Excellent tour in Pune - guide “K” provided great background about each location and he also connected relevant threads across sites. Enjoyed sampling some local snacks along the way! Covered many places, without feeling rushed.
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Wyatt_0972
Mar 27, 2023
Half Day Tour with Namrta - Namrata is a really wonderful guide. She is patient, calm and humble. Her knowledge is worth appreciating. We had a private tour with her in Pune city on our visit to India. This tour is really enchanting and showcases the culture of the city. Thanks to our guide Namrta for taking us to tour. I would love to have her again as our guide.
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Wayne_h
Jan 25, 2023
Perfect half-day intro to Pune - What a brilliant tour! Sachin was the perfect local guide. We got to see the Aga Khan palace and learned about Gandhi's history when he stayed there, and visited several temples including one wth a pure gold Ganesh statue that's insured for one billion dollars. Also the Saturday Palace, which was stunning. Finally Sachin took us through the local markets, including the oldest one in Pune where fresh fruit and vegetables are sold.
This was the best introduction to Pune that we could have wished for. Highly recommended!
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Likosfamily
Jan 24, 2024
Pune half day delight - Our guide Sachinn, spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable and very polite. The 4 hour tour visiting the main Pune tourist sites is well worth the effort. Highly recommend!
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303takashis
Aug 11, 2023
There is sincerity - Even though I had communicated with the travel agency in advance, the time was changed (from 9:00 to 12:00) 20 minutes after the meeting time on the day.
I had plans for the afternoon so I asked to cancel.
I was given a full refund and received an apology email, so I have no complaints.
I think it would have been better if the trip had gone ahead.
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