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Quick answer: for an 11 November 2026 visit, our check of the Archaeological Survey of India’s online ticket portal showed Rs 20 for an Indian adult and Rs 250 in the foreign-adult category. Adding a child under 15 did not increase the total in the booking checked. Check the price and slot for your date, carry the original photo ID, and enter through the Delhi Darwaza. From Pune railway station you can take the Metro towards Vanaz to PMC Bhavan with no interchange and walk to Shaniwar Wada, or take an auto or cab. Plan a mid-morning visit: the portal shows no last-entry time, and a regular evening show is not confirmed.
Fees come from the ASI ticket portal as it showed on 10 November 2026 for a 11 November visit. Hours, rules and history come from the sources named below, and they change. We have not visited for this guide. This guide is independent and is not run by the ASI. Checked: 10 November 2026.
Ticket price
| Visitor | ASI online price observed for 11 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Indian adult (age 15 and above) | Rs 20 |
| Other foreign adult | Rs 250 |
| SAARC and BIMSTEC visitors | Select your country on the portal to confirm the applicable rate |
| Child below 15 | Adding a child under 15 did not increase the total in the booking checked |
Book on the ASI ticket portal by choosing the Mumbai circle, then Shaniwarwada, a date and a forenoon or afternoon slot. These are the online prices the portal displayed on 10 November 2026, not confirmed counter prices. The portal states that the entry fee is not refundable, that e-ticket cancellations are not permitted, that visitors must show their photo identity proof in original at the entry, that inflammable, dangerous or explosive articles are not allowed, and that the monument is a non-smoking zone. Old web pages still quote Rs 5 and Rs 125, and some newer ones quote other figures, so go by the portal for your date.
Timings: what is published and what is not
- The Incredible India page lists opening at 9:30 am and closing at 5:00 pm (Incredible India).
- Many visitor guides give 8 am to 6:30 pm every day, and others give 9 am to 5:30 pm.
- The ASI portal sells forenoon and afternoon slots and shows no clock times or last-entry time. It offered Saturday and Sunday dates in November 2026, which shows it sells tickets for those days, but not what the gate hours are.
Plan a mid-morning visit, and check the ASI portal for your exact date, including Sundays and public holidays, before you travel. Do not plan to arrive close to 5 pm.
Which entrance to use
The main entrance is the Delhi Darwaja, and the Pune district page names the other gates as Ganesh, Mastani, Jambhal and Khidki (Pune district). Set your cab or map destination to Shaniwar Wada, Delhi Darwaza, and walk in through the main gate.
What you can see inside
Shaniwar Wada is the 18th-century seat of the Peshwas, associated with Bajirao I. Enter through the Delhi Darwaza to see the fortified gateway, the walls and what remains of the palace. Inside, look for the surviving palace spaces and the fountain. The Pune district page names the Ganesh Mahal, Rang Mahal, Aarsa Mahal, Hasti Dant Mahal and Diwan Khana, but these are spaces in the former complex, so do not expect furnished palace rooms. A fire in 1828 destroyed much of the palace (Pune district). It is protected as a monument of national importance and maintained by the ASI (PIB, 4 December 2025).
The ASI launched the second phase of an audio guide in January 2026, where visitors scan codes at points around the monument for location-specific narration in three languages, and the report also mentions an Indian Sign Language video (Times of India). It does not give a price, so ask at the counter.
A half-day route from Navi Mumbai
- Navi Mumbai to Pune: drivers can use our Navi Mumbai to Pune road guide. If you go by public transport, see our Navi Mumbai to Pune bus guide and choose your Pune drop-off before you plan the last leg. You do not have to go through the railway station.
- From Pune railway station by Metro: take a Vanaz-bound train on the Aqua Line from Pune Railway Station to PMC Bhavan, which is three stops on, via Mangalwar Peth and District Court, with no change of train (Aqua Line stations). The PMC Bhavan station is in front of the Pune Municipal Corporation building (station page). Walk from there to the Delhi Darwaza, and check the distance in a map app, because published walking estimates vary.
- From the station by road: the Pune district page puts Shaniwar Wada 3 to 4 km from the station. An auto or a cab is the simpler choice if you want less walking, so agree the fare or the meter first.
- Inside: allow roughly 60 to 90 minutes as our own suggestion, not an official duration. A simple order is the gateway, the palace remains, the fountain, and then the audio narration if you want it.
- One old-city stop: Incredible India’s Pune itinerary pairs Shaniwar Wada with the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple. Check the temple’s own timings for your date, and then return towards the Metro or your pickup point. Half a day here means time in central Pune, and does not include the journeys to and from Navi Mumbai.
If you are building a weekend around Pune and the hills, see our weekend getaways from Navi Mumbai and the Karla and Bhaja Caves guide.
Before you go
- Book online if you can, and carry your original photo ID.
- Plan a mid-morning arrival, and check your exact date on the ASI portal.
- Wear comfortable shoes, since the walls and grounds are open and uneven.
- Do not carry flammable items, and do not smoke inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Shaniwar Wada ticket?
The ASI online portal showed Rs 20 for an Indian adult and Rs 250 for the foreign-adult category for an 11 November 2026 visit, checked on 10 November 2026. Adding a child under 15 did not increase the total in the booking checked.
Is the Shaniwar Wada fee refundable?
No. The portal says the entry fee is not refundable and e-ticket cancellations are not permitted.
What ID do I need?
Carry your original photo ID. The portal says visitors must show it at the entry.
What are the timings?
Published hours disagree. Incredible India gives 9:30 am to 5 pm, and many guides give 8 am to 6:30 pm. The ASI portal sells forenoon and afternoon slots and shows no last-entry time, so plan a mid-morning visit and check your date.
Which gate is the main entrance?
The Delhi Darwaja is the main entrance, according to the Pune district page.
How do I get to Shaniwar Wada from Pune railway station?
You can take the Aqua Line Metro towards Vanaz to PMC Bhavan, three stops on, with no interchange, and then walk, or you can take an auto or cab. The Pune district page puts it 3 to 4 km from the station.
Is there a light and sound show?
A regular evening show for November 2026 is not confirmed. Confirm a performance for your date before you plan your return around it.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Fees, slots, ID and conduct rules | ASI ticket portal |
| History, gates, what survives, distance from the station | Pune district page |
| Listed hours | Incredible India |
| Metro line and the PMC Bhavan station | Aqua Line and PMC Bhavan station |
| ASI maintenance and protection status | PIB release |
| Audio guide | Times of India, January 2026 |
Checked 10 November 2026. This page will be updated when the fee or hours change.
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