Pune heritage walk for an immersive cultural experience
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Laxmi Market
- Entry/Admission - Lal Mahal Chitra
- Entry/Admission - Shaniwar Wada
- Entry/Admission - Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Mehunpura, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Laxmi Market, Tulshibaug, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple, Near Shaniwar Wada and Lal Mahal, Pune 411011 India
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lal Mahal Chitra, Kasba Peth, Pune India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Mehunpura, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Laxmi Market, Tulshibaug, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple, Near Shaniwar Wada and Lal Mahal, Pune 411011 India
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lal Mahal Chitra, Kasba Peth, Pune India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Samj68p
July 2023
I was visiting Pune from Mumbai and took a morning walk with Ajit. It was a lovely day as we visited a magnificent medieval palace, 2 temples and a bazaar. It was a great way of discovering Pune. I wouldn't have been able to enjoy the city ae much, had I gone on my own. I would highly recommend...
I was visiting Pune from Mumbai and took a morning walk with Ajit. It was a lovely day as we visited a magnificent medieval palace, 2 temples and a bazaar. It was a great way of discovering Pune. I wouldn't have been able to enjoy the city ae much, had I gone on my own. I would highly recommend this.434saritac
October 2022
Ajit is a great storyteller and kept my teens and I thoroughly engaged. We enjoyed learning about History and the little anecdotes that it is replete with. Quite a memorable experience!
Ajit is a great storyteller and kept my teens and I thoroughly engaged. We enjoyed learning about History and the little anecdotes that it is replete with. Quite a memorable experience!Organicear
July 2019
Everything is fantastic. Vikas is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Kelkar museum and Saniwarwada is an awesome place steeped in history and natural beauty. Samosa pattis in pune, was a very tasty dish that is i really liked most .Vikas was a supér nice person who accommodates to my needs rea...
Everything is fantastic. Vikas is very knowledgeable and very friendly. Kelkar museum and Saniwarwada is an awesome place steeped in history and natural beauty. Samosa pattis in pune, was a very tasty dish that is i really liked most .Vikas was a supér nice person who accommodates to my needs really well and explain the history and custom of the place. He knows the best places to go. Thank you!travelmom_sg
July 2019
I booked the Pune City tour for my sister and I. It was a private tour for two and Narayanan from 5 Senses was very patient while answering my queries about the trip. Communications through the emails was very professionally written and managed. Nice touch - reminders & details were given the d...
I booked the Pune City tour for my sister and I. It was a private tour for two and Narayanan from 5 Senses was very patient while answering my queries about the trip. Communications through the emails was very professionally written and managed. Nice touch - reminders & details were given the day before our trip. We were picked up in a car by our tour guide Nikhil and the driver. The car was comfortable and drinks & snacks were provided. The tour continued despite the rain. Pune had been raining non stop for the past few days. We were given umbrellas especially for the trip to Shaniwar Wada. It would have been nicer if the sun had came out. We were into spicy and savoury food and Nikhil took us to Blue Nile restaurant for an awesome lunch. The chicken kebab was awesome and I even had extras to go. It was soooo...so good. We shared the mutton and chicken briyani and ended it with its famous custard dessert. Would totally recommend this place if you are not afraid of spicy & savoury food. Aga Khan palace was beautiful and Nikhil arranged for a local guide to introduce its rich history to us. Through her, the story of Mahatms Gandhi's stay at the palace came alive. Good thing the sun peeked out and allowed us to explore the surrounding area without the umbrellas. It was a very enriching walk. The highlight of our tour was to try the local Indian tea which Nikhil arranged for us. Not once...but TWICE. Definitely a must if you've never tried 'chai' before. It was the most heartwarming tea we've ever tasted, especially with the gloomy weather we had the whole day. We took the tour unsure of what to expect as this was our first trip to India. But thanks to this 5 Senses experience, it will definitely not be the last. Thank you 5 Senses & Nikhil for the wonderful experience and introduction to the city of Pune.StickerJuls
July 2019
Once of the best experience I had. Went to the Dagdu Sheth Halwai Temple and also the Halwai Sweet shop. Insanely sweet stuff. Bought a few to munch them down! Love it. Went to Kelkar Museum. Love it. I dig for this museum stuff. We also went to Shaniwar Wada. Oh man! I did watch the Bollywood mo...
Once of the best experience I had. Went to the Dagdu Sheth Halwai Temple and also the Halwai Sweet shop. Insanely sweet stuff. Bought a few to munch them down! Love it. Went to Kelkar Museum. Love it. I dig for this museum stuff. We also went to Shaniwar Wada. Oh man! I did watch the Bollywood movie Bajirao Mastani. And listening to the history, it's just mind-blowing. The only setback was that it was raining and we did not have enough opportunity to take a proper photo. I would have love to take perspective photos. And lastly, had a blast at one of the most iconic place, Aga Khan Palace!! The place of Mahatma Ganhdi himself! Our guide Nikhil has been very helpful and insightful. He bought us the best masala chai I have ever tasted and the food for lunch are simply awesome! Highly recommended!!Jwright68
May 2019
Really well organised. Booked on impulse day before. Lots of emails and WhatsApp helpful instructions. Fantastic transport and really good guide. It was 1:1 and we went to interesting temple, great old ruined fort. Then wandered market finding bargains for my wife daughters and son. Also visited ...
Really well organised. Booked on impulse day before. Lots of emails and WhatsApp helpful instructions. Fantastic transport and really good guide. It was 1:1 and we went to interesting temple, great old ruined fort. Then wandered market finding bargains for my wife daughters and son. Also visited the political birthplace of freedom from Britain. Guide info was just at right level of detail. Then finished with delicious vegetarian meal and beautiful in season mango puree. Hugely recommend as I felt I got a real taste and smell of India. Unforgettable experience. Thanks Abhay.