Shaniwar Wada, Pune

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Shaniwar Wada

Entrance fee:  for Indians is 25 rs, for foreigners 300rs. There is no ticket for the children under 14yrs.
Note1: You will get a token like the metro train journey token. If you lose, token Rs 100/- fine.
Note2: Still/mobile cameras are free. The video camera is chargeable

Timing: Every day from 9am to 5:30pm.

Parking: Parking is free but very limited space.

Average time spent: 45 min

Shaniwarwada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune. It was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire.
Peshwa Baji Rao I, prime minister to Chattrapati Shahu, laid the ceremonial foundation of his own residence on Saturday, January 10, 1730. It was named Shaniwarwada from the Marathi words Shaniwar (Saturday) and Wada (a general term for any residential complex)
The Shaniwar Wada was originally the seven-storied capital building of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire. It was supposed to be made entirely of stone but after the completion of the base floor or the first story, the people of Satara (the national capital) complained to the Shahu(King) saying that a stone monument can be sanctioned and built only by the Shahu(King) himself and not the Peshwas. Following this, an official letter was written to the Peshwas stating that the remaining building had to be made of brick and not stone. The Wada was then completed.
The fort itself was largely destroyed in 1828 by an unexplained fire, but the surviving structures are now maintained as a tourist site.

 Shaniwar Wada is shown in the Bollywood movie Panipat. This movie actually helps in imagining the old times.









Shaniwarwada has five gates

1 Dilli Darwaza
2 Mastani Darwaja or Aliibahadur Darwaja
3 Khidki Darwaja (Window Gate)
4 Ganesh Darwaja
5 Jambhul Darwaja or Narayan Darwaja

People suggest to see and enjoy the historical value of this place by attending the "light and sound" presentation. 2 shows. - one in Marathi starts at 7pm and 2nd in hindi starts around 8 pm
Lot of ways to reach to the top and view from top is superb. It is a good place to hangout with family. 
A weekend trip can be planned but only with some marketing along with it and a visit to Dagdu Seth Temple too.

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