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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Most Old Pune walks tick off the same landmarks and end at a generic snack stall. Ours doesn't.
You'll taste a modak — Lord Ganesh's mythological favourite sweet — at the foot of Dagdusheth Halwai temple, eaten where it actually belongs.
You'll step inside Bhausaheb Rangari Bhawan, the quiet lane where India's public Ganesh festival began in 1892 — a piece of national history almost no other tour shows you.
You'll try a mastani at Gujjar Mastani, one of the original houses of the dessert Pune invented.
Your guide is Pune-born, not flown in from elsewhere. Small group, never more than 8 — so the lanes feel like a local showing you their city, not a tour bus making a stop.
What's included
Entrance fee
Bottled drinking water throughout the walk
Three included food and beverage stops: a modak, a tea or coffee break, and a mastani
Pune-born local English-speaking guide for the full 2 - 3 hours walk
Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting point shared 24 hours prior, typically near Shaniwar Wada)
Additional food, drinks, or snacks beyond the included stops
Gratuities for the guide (appreciated but never expected)
What to expect
Shaniwar Wada
30m · Admission ticket not included
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.
20m
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.
20m
Discover a piece of history almost no other tour shows you: Bhausaheb Rangari Bhawan, where India's public Ganesh festival tradition began in 1892.
30m
Weave through the bustling lanes to Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, one of India's most revered Ganesh shrines.
Tulshibag Market
20m
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.
20m · Admission ticket included
One of the original houses of Pune's iconic mastani, a thick milkshake-meets-ice-cream invented in this city — your reward for the heat and the heritage.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market
20m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Enter from the first gate (small in size) and then come to the main gate (entrance gate/second gate) where you'll find our guide
End point
At the last point, our guide will be happy to assist you in finding a transport to your next destination or your hotel
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
