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 who is interested in exploring Pune
- Photography enthusiasts
- Expats & foreign tourists
What will we do ?
Snacks
- 8:45 AM - Assemble at the Shaniwar Wada (Dili Darwaza)
- 9:00 AM - After a brief round of introductions, we will start the tour from Shaniwar Wada. From there, we will head to Kasba Ganpati Temple. We will pass through Lal Mahal to learn about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's home followed by Nana Wada, Bhausaheb Rangari Bhavan, Dagdusheth Halwai Temple and Mandai. We will visit Tulshibaug Ram Mandir where we will end our walk. Along the way, we will share interesting cultural and historical anecdotes about the city. Of course, we will take break for chaha (tea) and traditional snacks en route.
- 12:00 PM - The tour ends at Tulshibaug.
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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 protection gear
- Comfortable walking gear
- Bottle of water
- Open mind
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Shaniwar Wada (Dili Darwaza)
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