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A full day Pune city tour is a great way to experience the Queen of the Deccan. In this guided tour we visit Pune’s most famous temple – Dagdu Sheth Ganesh, one of the world’s largest one man collection at Kelkar museum, seat of the powerful Peshwas of the great Maratha empire at Shaniwarwada, a unique biographical museum on Sadhu Vaswani, and the magnificent Aga Khan Palace which has its place in India’s freedom struggle.
Pick up and drop to Pune hotel
Lunch
Entrance charges
Guide
Private Car
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from all hotels in Pune city
Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Mehunpura, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India The day begins at Dagdu Sheth, a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh and arguably the most famous one in Pune. This temple was built in 1892 by a sweet maker who lost his son to the plague. The temple played a crucial role in inspiring Lokmanya Tilak to organise the annual Ganesh festival to unite Indians to fight for freedom from the British. 30 minutes
Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune, Maharashtra, India History comes alive during this Pune city tour at the Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum which is one of the largest one-man collections in the world. Dinkar Kelkar toured some of the remotest parts of India and collected artifacts including embroidered textiles, sculptures, antique vessels and swords of the Marathas. Guests will be fascinated with Mastani Mahal, a room recreated from the ruins of the original Palace which was a symbol of the royal romance between Baji Rao the legendary prime minister of Maratha Empire and Mastani, his lady love. 60 minutes
Shaniwar Wada, Pune, Maharashtra, India Our next destination in the Pune ctiy tour is 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! Our guide will tell you the stories of how the Palace witnessed an early and unfortunate death, a betrayal, a tragic love story and treachery. As per local legends, even today Shaniwarwada is dreaded for supernatural activities on the full-moon night! People believe that the fort is haunted by the ghost of Bajirao’s grandson Narayanrao, who was murdered by his family.
60 minutes
Darshan Museum, Pune, Maharashtra, India The Darshan museum is a unique biographical museum dedicated to the Life and teaching of Sadhu Vaswani, a spiritual leader. Sadhu Vaswani professed the need for love and reverence for the betterment of humanity. It is a modern museum that uses multi media technology to tell the story of Sadhu Vaswani and his teachings. Upliftment of women and animal rights were 2 causes very close to his heart. In fact Novermber 25, Sadhu Vaswani’s birth date, is celebrated as the International Meatless and Animal Rights Day. 60 minutes
Aga Khan Palace, Pune, Maharashtra, India The Aga Khan Palace which is a national monument of India’s freedom movement is our last destination in the Pune city tour. Built in 1892 by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the Palace witnessed some remarkable events that define India’s freedom movement against the British. Gandhiji, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were imprisoned here during the Quit India movement in 1942. During the guided tour, guests will realize why the Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Gandhiji and his simple life. 60 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
jackmorris72
17 Jul 2022
It was a Magical day out in Pune. Ajit was fantastic and ensured we were involved in the experience through the day. We visited magnificent monuments, mesmerizing temples and spectacular palaces
The local lunch was the highlight of the day. It was an unforgettable day. Very highly recommended.
Halffling
09 Jul 2022
We loved that the tour had a very relaxed pace. Our tour facilitator Ajit was super nice and welcoming.
During the tour we learned great amount about Pune coty and it’s history. Ajit has a clear passion for history and we enjoyed listening to the stories and explanations about the architecture, history, traditions, people and religion.
The lunch we had during the tour was also a pleasent experience. Ajit kindly explained to us the foods and how to eat them. The food was excellent and very filling.
All in all we enjoyed the tour to the fullest and would recommend to take this tour to get more familiar with Pune.
Thank you to Ajit and the whole team!!!
victoriapeters
21 Apr 2022
Five senses tours did an awesome job of the Pune city tour. In just over 6 hours we saw the best things Pune had to offer. There was history, culture, fun and food. The Shaniwarwada Palace was an intriguing place with fascinating legends. We also enjoyed a quirky temple of Elephant god. The lunch organised was delicious and we could experience the local food of Pune. The whole tour was managed in clockwork precision and at the same time we met we had an enriching experience of the city, its customs and the people.
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