Shaniwar Wada Entry Ticket, Pune

Location: Shaniwar Peth, Pune

Opening Hours: 09:30 AM to 5:00 PM

About the Monument:

Visit the famous Shaniwarwada, which used to be the seat of the Peshwa governance in Pune. The monument is a 286-year-old mansion & offers the visitor to witness one of the finest examples of architecture in Pune. This monument was built by the Peshwa Bajirao I, & came into being as the residence of the Peshwas. The Wada stretches for an area of about 625 acres, but earlier it used to cover almost the entire area of the city. Witness the majestic fountain, statue of Baji Rao I at the entrance of the palace which are some important elements to explore in the complex.

• Explore a prominent tourist destination in Pune, a 286-year-old mansion portraying one of the finest examples of architecture in the city
• Learn about the tales of deceit that occurred during the rule of the Peshwas.
• Observe the historical structure that covers the entire of the old Pune city.
• Know the stories of how a full moon night in the fort is haunted by the ghost of a former Peshwa king Narayanrao who was murdered in the palace.
• Visit the site which marks the romance between Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani Sahiba, where one of the gates has been named after her.

How to Reach:

Shaniwar Wada is based at a convenient spot in the centre of Pune city. You can easily reach with the help of private & public transportation.

• Nearest Railway Station: The nearest railway station is the Shivajinagar Railway Station, based at a distance of 2.3 kms.
• Nearest Bus Stand: The nearest bus stand is the Shaniwar Wada PMT Bus stop, based at a distance of 1.6 kms.

Note:

• All the participants, irrespective of age group, are considered adults.