A visit to Shaniwar Wada: Lack of guides, neglect of monument irk visitors to palace of Peshwas

Pune | Monday | 17th December, 2018

Summary:

But, the biggest problem for visitors, is the absence of a professional guide employed at Shaniwar Wada to guide tourists. An entry fee of Rs 25 is taken from everyone above 14 years of age to enter Shaniwar Wada. Visitors to Shaniwar Wada, the erstwhile seat of the Peshwas and one of the most important historical monuments in the country, complain of the lack of proper management at the site. “The information plate says at least 100 dancers used to dance here. The 18th century fortified Wada is flooded with tourists on weekends — till 3.30 pm on Sunday, at least 3,500 tourists had visited the site..