Immersive walking tour in Pune for cultural immersion with guide
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.
Options
Group tour without pick up
Walking tour in a group: Guests meet our guide at the starting location
What's included in Immersive walking tour in Pune for cultural immersion with guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
All hotels in Pune
Meeting Points
- Our guide will meet you at 930 at the entrance
