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Shaniwar Wada
The remains of the Peshwa-era complex in Pune’s historic centre.
A little local perspective
Discover Pune
Pune combines an old city of wada architecture and markets with spacious gardens and newer neighbourhoods. Base your sightseeing around one part of the city each day; cross-city travel can take longer than the map suggests.
The itinerary below is a suggested three-day outline. Choose outings near your stay and check current access before travelling.
Explore villas in PunePlaces to visit
Landmarks and outings in and around Pune
Explore
Aga Khan Palace
A landmark associated with the imprisonment of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi.
Explore
Sinhagad Fort
A hill-fort excursion outside the city; confirm current road and trail access.
Things to do
Experiences to build a relaxed trip around
Experience
Old-city heritage walk
Explore the streets around Shaniwar Wada with time for markets and architecture.
Experience
Maharashtrian food trail
Build a meal around local breakfast dishes, misal and sweets in established city neighbourhoods.
Plan your Pune trip
A flexible three-day outline with one main outing each day
Day 1
Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada · Local lunch · Time at your stay
Day 2
Aga Khan Palace
Aga Khan Palace · Local lunch · Time at your stay
Day 3
Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad Fort · Local lunch · Time at your stay
Tell us your dates and who’s coming, and we’ll make the plan yours.
Where to eat
Dining areas and local flavours; check individual menus and opening hours
Old Pune and the peths
Local dining
Look for traditional snacks, sweets and Maharashtrian meals.
Deccan and Fergusson College Road
Local dining
A central area with cafés, casual restaurants and student-oriented food stops.
How to reach
Airport and railway options, followed by the road journey to your stay
By air
Pune airport serves the city; transfer times depend on your neighbourhood and traffic.
By train
Pune Junction is the main railway gateway.
By road
Pune connects by road with Mumbai, Satara and other Maharashtra cities; allow for urban traffic.
Best time to visit
Seasonal guidance to help choose your dates
November – February
Cooler season
Milder days are generally comfortable for parks, heritage walks and nearby excursions.
March – May
Summer
Plan outdoor visits earlier in the day and take a break during hot afternoons.
June – October
Rainy season
Showers may interrupt outdoor plans; pair short walks with indoor visits and allow road-travel buffers.
Stay in Pune
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