Overview

A great way to spend a day in Pune incorporating Empress Garden could include a morning visit to the garden followed by exploring other nearby attractions like the Aga Khan Palace or Shaniwar Wada. In the afternoon, consider a visit to the Okayama Friendship Garden or enjoying some shopping on MG Road. A good way to end the day would be with dinner at a restaurant like Vaishali or Shabree. A great way to spend a day in Pune incorporating a visit to Shinde Chhatri would be to start with a visit to the historical Shinde Chhatri, then explore the nearby Sarasbaug Ganpati Temple and relax at the Sarasbaug garden, followed by a visit to the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, and finally enjoy shopping and dining on MG Road. 

1 Day Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Pick And Drop From School
  • Transportation By Luxury And A/C bus (If Opted)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Or Evening Snacks.
  • Trip Buddy (Male/Female)
  • Trip Manager.
  • Insurance For Picnic
  • Entry,Toll,Parking,Premit.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Travel till pickup points
  • 5% GST on Booking Tickets
  • Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption 
  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
Highlights
What makes this tour special

  • Botanical Diversity:

    The garden features a variety of trees, climbers, and plants, including a plant nursery with a wide selection of saplings. 

  • Educational and Recreational Value:

    It serves as a center for public education and a major recreational space for Pune residents. 

  • Annual Flower Shows:

    The Agri-Horticultural Society organizes popular annual flower shows, which are a major attraction. 

  • History:

    The garden has a rich history, having been established in 1872 and named in honor of Queen Victoria. 

  • Plant Nursery:

    A dedicated 5-acre area houses a variety of saplings for sale to the public. 

 

 

  • Architecture & Design

  • Built in a Rajasthani style, blending yellow and black stone, intricate carvings, colourful window panes, and Vastu-aligned layout .

  • Interior features a gallery with family portraits, decorative ceilings, and ornamental window frames .

  • Restoration & Future Plans

  • Previously suffered water damage and moss growth; has since undergone phase-one restoration, including roof waterproofing and stone cleaning.

  • Future plans include replacing old window panes and creating a small museum in the gallery space 

 

 

Itinerary
  • Morning:- (08:00 am To 08:30 am) :-
  1. Reporting At School.
  2. Head Count And Boarding To The Bus.
  3. Depart To Location.
  • Arrive At Location:- (8:30 am To 10:30 am) :-
  1. Fresh Up. 
  2. Breakfast.
  3. We Divide Student As Per Their Class Or Division.
  • Start Activities;- (10:-30 am To 12:30 pm) :-
  1. Begin exploring the garden, focusing on the diverse collection of trees, flowering plants, and climbers. 
  2. Observe the state tree, the taman, and the Brahmadanda (Kigelia pinnata) tree.
  3. Take time to appreciate the floral diversity in color, shape, fragrance, origin, and structure.
  • Lunch:- (12:30 pm To 1:30 pm) :-
  1. ​Have lunch at a nearby restaurant or pack a picnic to enjoy within the garden grounds.​
  • Remaining Activities:- (1:30 pm To 3:00pm) :-

  1. Explore the Rajasthani-style memorial and samadhi of Mahadji Shinde.

  2. Photography, temple darshan, and heritage viewing.

  • Evening:- (3:00 pm To 3:30pm) :-​
  1. ​Snacks. 
  • Departune:- (3.30 pm To 4:00 pm):-
  1. Depart Back To School 
  2. Drop At School

 

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