Immersive walking tour in Pune for cultural immersion with guide

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

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Meet at meeting point: Shaniwarwada Kasba Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411011, India Our guide will meet you at 930 at the entrance
Attractions and Activities: Shaniwar Wada (Ticket included) 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 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (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 min(s)
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. 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple (Free entry) 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 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Lal Mahal Chitra (Ticket included) 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 min(s)


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