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India's Independence Movement over a day tour in Pune
6 h
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Five Senses Tours, Pune India
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Stop At: Aga Khan Palace, Yerwada., Pune India
9AM- The Aga Khan Palace is a national monument of India’s freedom movement. Built in 1892 by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the Palace witnessed some remarkable events that define India’s freedom movement against the British. Gandhiji, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were imprisoned here during the Quit India movement in 1942. During the guided tour, guests will realize why The Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Gandhiji and his simple life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kesari Wada Ganpati, 577, न.चिं. केळकर मार्ग, नारायण पेठ, पुणे, महाराष्ट्र 411030, India
Kesariwada is the heritage house where Lokmanya Tilak, one of India’s greatest freedom fighters, spent the last 15 years of his life. It is from this house that he ran his freedom publications Kesari and Maratha. This house was witness to many strategic discussions held between revolutionaries to overthrow the British rule. We will see the courtyard where Tilak started the annual Ganesh festival as a way to unite the Indians to fight against the British.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mahatma Phule Museum, Survey No 1875, Ghole Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411005 India
Phule Wada was the residence of Mahatma Phule the great social reformer of 19th century and his wife. Mahatma Phule worked towards eradicating caste restrictions in the country and spoke against the elite of the society. He worked towards garnering more rights for farmers other low-caste people of the society. Guests will get to see the famous well which was thrown open to provide drinking water to the backward classes who were treated as outcasts in those times. Mahatma Phule was also a champion of the girl-child education cause. He was the first person to open a school for girls in this region. Incidentally, his wife was the first lady teacher in these parts!
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Five Senses Tours, Pune India
orientation
Stop At: Aga Khan Palace, Yerwada., Pune India
9AM- The Aga Khan Palace is a national monument of India’s freedom movement. Built in 1892 by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the Palace witnessed some remarkable events that define India’s freedom movement against the British. Gandhiji, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were imprisoned here during the Quit India movement in 1942. During the guided tour, guests will realize why The Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Gandhiji and his simple life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kesari Wada Ganpati, 577, न.चिं. केळकर मार्ग, नारायण पेठ, पुणे, महाराष्ट्र 411030, India
Kesariwada is the heritage house where Lokmanya Tilak, one of India’s greatest freedom fighters, spent the last 15 years of his life. It is from this house that he ran his freedom publications Kesari and Maratha. This house was witness to many strategic discussions held between revolutionaries to overthrow the British rule. We will see the courtyard where Tilak started the annual Ganesh festival as a way to unite the Indians to fight against the British.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mahatma Phule Museum, Survey No 1875, Ghole Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411005 India
Phule Wada was the residence of Mahatma Phule the great social reformer of 19th century and his wife. Mahatma Phule worked towards eradicating caste restrictions in the country and spoke against the elite of the society. He worked towards garnering more rights for farmers other low-caste people of the society. Guests will get to see the famous well which was thrown open to provide drinking water to the backward classes who were treated as outcasts in those times. Mahatma Phule was also a champion of the girl-child education cause. He was the first person to open a school for girls in this region. Incidentally, his wife was the first lady teacher in these parts!
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Aga Khan Palace
- Entry/Admission - Kesari Wada Ganpati
- Entry/Admission - Mahatma Phule Museum
Not included
- Drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Modest dress code covering knees and shoulders
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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