Deccan
Odyssey (Day by Day) Tour Day 05 : Pune (Sunday)
Next
morning, the royal train pulls into Pune, the erstwhile capital of Maratha. Also
known as the cultural capital of the state, it is hometown of famous poets, writers,
singers and artists. After a royal breakfast in the train, step out to discover
this early home of Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior.
First stop is
Phule Mandai, the old central market, named after the great social reformer Mahatma
Jatiba Phule. It consists of a large octagonal central tower with Gothic features
and arms radiating from it. A reminder of the day's gone by. Move on to the Raja
Kelkar Museum, a quaint Rajasthani-styled building with an interesting personal
collection of artifacts and antiques belonging to the 17th , 18th and the 19th
century. Move on to the David Synagogue, believed to be one of the largest in
the world. Built by a Jewish merchant, Sir David Sassoon in 1867, it is one of
the finest synagogues in India.
It is time to move on to the world famous
Rajneesh Ashram. Commonly known as Osho Ashram, the lushly landscape 24-acre commune
offers numerous progammes with an emphasis on mediation. Thousands alight here
every day in search of spiritual meanings.
After a quick lunch break
at the Hotel Le Meridian, next stop is the Tribal Museum with an impressive collection
of nearly2000 rare and precious articles related to the tribal life of maharashtra.
The 12 sections include domestic life, agricultural, weapons and woodvarving.
Now, the luxury bus takes you to the Aga Khan Palace. A historical monument
where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife were imprisoned along with other national leaders
after he started the Quit India movement. Listen to the magic of hymns and devotional
songs presented by a small group of artistes near the memorial of Smt. Kasturba
Gandhi.
Before you realize it, the day has ended. And it's time for
the famous light and sound show at the Shaniwarwada Palace, built in 1732 by the
peshwas. Traditional 'tutari', 'sanai', 'chaughada', garlands and 'kumkum tilak'
welcome you at the entrance. While the daring story of the erstwhile Maratha Empire
enacted by light the sound capture your imagination inside.
After a sumptuous
meal on board the royal train, your next destination is the 6th century.
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