Old Pune Heritage Walk: Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth & 5 Snack Stops

Begin at Shaniwar Wada, the 1732 Peshwa fort palace, and hear the story of the empire that ruled half of India from these walls. Walk to Lal Mahal, where the young Shivaji Maharaj spent his childhood — the founding tale of the Maratha empire told on the very ground it began.

nding tale of the Maratha empire told on the very ground it began.

awan, where India's public Ganesh festival tradition began in 1892.

Indulge in a shopping extravaganza at Tulsi Baug Market, a bustling hub renowned for its vibrant array of traditional Maharashtrian sarees, jewelry, handicrafts, and antiques. Lose yourself amidst the colorful stalls and bustling crowds as you hunt for treasures and souvenirs.

cream invented in this city — your reward for the heat and the heritage.

Pune's beautiful Victorian-era market hall — for a final taste of everyday Pune life among spice stalls, fabric vendors, and 130-year-old stone arches.