Shaniwar Wadaशनिवार वाडा
The Peshwas’ seat, burnt out in 1828, the walls and the great gate survive.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyShaniwar Peth, Pune
Entry₹25 · light show extra
About Shaniwar Wada
The seat of the Peshwas from 1732 until the fire of 1828 that destroyed everything but the stone walls and foundations. The Delhi Darwaza still carries its elephant-proof spikes, and the outline of the great Hazari Karanje fountain survives in the courtyard.
What to see and do
- Delhi Darwaza with its elephant-proof iron spikes
- Foundations of the seven-storey wada
- Hazari Karanje, the thousand-jet fountain
- Evening sound-and-light show
- Lal Mahal and Dagdusheth a short walk away
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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