Pune Old City Heritage Walk
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Join The Western Routes on a Heritage Walk of Old Pune every Sunday at 9 AM.
On the walk, explore the old city of Pune and its by-lanes on foot. Hear intriguing stories of the Marathas, the rise and fall of the Peshwas, walk through the historic bazaars, admire the different architectural styles of monuments, temples and houses, and learn about the traditional art & craft forms that have been part of the city's history.
We will visit the following locations
- Shaniwar Wada
- Kasba Ganpati Mandir
- Laal Mahal
- Nana Wada
- Bhausaheb Rangari Bhavan
- Dagdusheth Halwai Mandir
- Mahatma Phule Mandai
- Tulshibaug Mandir
- ...along with many historical and interesting anecdotes about our beloved city.
Highlights
- Explore the old city on foot
- Walk the by-lanes with a guide to learn about our city's rich history and culture
- Traditional snacks en-route
Who should attend?
- Anyone interested in exploring Pune
- History & heritage enthusiasts
- Photography enthusiasts
- Expats & foreign tourists
What will we do ?
Snacks
- 8:45 AM - Assemble at Shaniwar Wada (Dilli Darwaja)
- 9:00 AM - After a brief round of introductions, we will explore the iconic Shaniwar Wada, the seat of the Peshwas. We will then venture into the old city on foot. We will head to Kasba Ganpati Mandir. Here we'll have a quick tea and snacks break. We will then proceed through Laal Mahal, Bhau Rangari Bhawann, the Dagdusheth Halwai Mandir followed by Tulshibaug market and temple and finally the Mahatma Phule Mandai. Along the way, we will share interesting cultural and historical anecdotes about our beloved city.
- 12:00 PM - The tour ends at Mahatma Phule Mandai
Meet your host
The Western Routes
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The Western Routes was founded in 2011. It started as a concept that found its roots in the love for the state of Maharashtra and its native culture. Since 2015, we have ventured into curating itineraries pan-India which are themed around history, culture, wildlife, people & food.
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Inclusions
- Guided walk
- Entrance fees at Shaniwar Wada
- Some snacks en-route
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Travel from home destination to Shaniwar Wada and back
- Personal expenses
Things to carry
- Sun/rain protection gear
- Comfortable walking gear
- Bottle of water
- Open mind
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