Overview
Visit the most important attractions in Pune in just one day with this cultural tour of the city. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the city’s ancient heritage from an informative local guide and visit sites like Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was once imprisoned, the historic Tulsi Baug market, and the popular pilgrimage site Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup & Drop
- Toll Tax & Parking Fees
What's Not Included
- Any Meals
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Caves, Museum or Monuments Entry Fees
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Experience the divinity of the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Mandir dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesha and other temples of dedicated to load Ganesha.
Stop 2
Visit the Shaniwar Wada Fort, Childhood home of founder of Maratha Empire and 180 degree view of architecture in the city and centuries old buildings and markets of Pune.
Stop 3
We will begin our tour from Aga Khan Palace, the ancient place that is riddled with history and heritage, it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi.
Stop 4
Visit the one of the Oldest markets of Pune, Tulsi Bagh
Stop 5
History comes alive 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.
Stop 6
The father of the great Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj built this Palace. It was the residence for Shivaji till he conquered his first Fort at Torna. What exists today is a replica of the original building which was built in AD 1636.
Stop 7
Sri Sri RadhaVrindavanchandra Temple ISKCON NVCC Temple New Vedic Cultural Center in Pune. The story of ISKCON NVCC dates back to almost 1995, when late mr Banerjee met HH Gopal Krishna Goswami and expressed his inspiration in seeing the worship of Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari. He offered his Balaji deity along with his house as gift to maharaj and requested that Balaji be taken nice care by ISKCON.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels