Step away from the main transit choke points and explore the cultural fortress of Pune with an expert-led evening trail through the illuminated lanes, historic Wadas, and iconic neighborhood mandals of Sadashiv Peth.
Event Schedule & Route Details
- Date: Monday, 21st September 2026
- Time: 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM (Assembly at 06:50 PM)
- Walking Distance: ~3 km (Relaxed pace)
- Start Point: Grahak Peth, Tilak Road
- End Point: Deccan Corner (Near Sambhaji Bridge)
🗺️ Featured Mandals & Touchpoints
- Garud Ganpati
- Rajaram Mandal
- Hatti Ganpati
- Navjawan Mitra Mandal
- Nimbalkar Talim
- Grahak Peth
- Bhasmya Aarti at FC road
- Plus active neighborhood Wadas along the route!
(Note: The exact sequence and walking path may be dynamically adjusted on the spot by the lead guide based on live street crowd density and feasibility.)
✨ Trail Highlights
- Evening Illumination & Dekhavas: Experience Sadashiv Peth lit up at dusk with famous mechanical/live tableaux (dekhavas) and traditional lighting setups.
- Authentic Wada Culture: Step into traditional residential corridors to see how local communities have preserved decade-old Ganeshotsav traditions.
- Expert Local Narrative: Learn stories of Peshwa-era history, 18th-century battles near Khunya Murlidhar, and the roots of local Dhol-Tasha culture.
- Culinary Finish: authentic local street snacks
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🎟️ Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s Included:
- Master local storyteller & heritage guide fee
- Packaged drinking water
- Evening cutting chai and fresh local snacks (Bakarwadi / Dabeli)
- Curated route navigation
What’s Excluded:
- Travel or transport transfers to the starting point and back
- Personal shopping or additional food expenses
- Paid VIP Darshan passes (Walk uses standard public queues)
👟 Important Guidelines for Attendees
- Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes or slip-on sandals, as you will need to remove them outside various pandals and shrines.
- Travel Smart: Start and end points are at different locations. We strongly advise taking public transit, taxis, or the metro rather than private vehicles to avoid parking hassles.
- Reporting: Arrive at Deccan Corner by 04:50 PM for check-in and group briefing.
Event venue
Sadashiv Peth, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Tickets
INR 500.00
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