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Tulapur and Vadhu Budhruk are two villages that are situated in the state of Maharashtra and they are known for their historical importance. The place is where the father of the Maratha fighter Shivaji was buried. There are a few interesting places that one can see in these villages. The village of Tulapur is located at the confluence of three rivers known as Bhima, Indrayani and Bhama. The town was first known as Nagargaon. Vadhu Budhruk and Tulapur are located close to each other and are together known as Vadhu Tulapur. There is a temple that is located nearby and it is known as the Sangameshwar Temple and this is one of the most visited places in the area. Many devotees from the nearby areas can be seen worshipping here. There is a stone arch that is located in the village of Tulapur where Sambhuji was executed and it is still well preserved today. The burial site of Sambhuji is located at Vadhu and the site had remained unattended until recently. This is worth the visit the place is well maintained. Both the villages of Tulapur and Vadhu are an important part of the Maratha history, despite being small villages.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 412305

STD Code: 20

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Best Time to Visit:  October – November

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Tulapur and Vadhu are two small villages located in the Pune District within the state of Maharashtra. Both the villages are seeped deep into India’s history and are associated with the precious last living moments of Shivaji Maharaj’s son – Sambhaji. Tulapur is about 40 km away from Pune, situated to the north east. It is cased at the confluence of the three rivers of Brahma, Bhama and Indrayani. Tulapur was earlier referred to as Nagargaon. Vadhu, on the other hand is the seat of the Samadhi of Sambhaji Maharaj, and his poet friend, Kavi Kalash. Despite the fact that both these villages are small, both, Tulapur and Vadhu have an equally important role in the historic chapters of the Maratha rule in India. As said earlier, Chhatrapati Sambhaji was killed in Tulapur, while he was cremated in Vadhu. Hence, the cenotaph of Sambhaji – Shivaji’s son – is places in Vadhu. Both the villages resonate of solemnity and is a must see attraction. Apart from the Samadhi, a war monument dating back to 1822 was also constructed here. Called a Ranstambh, it was built in memory of the Maratha warriors who lost their lives in the last battle between the British and the Marathas. Tulapur is home to an ancient Shiva Temple called the Sangameshwar Temple. This temple is significant because it is the very site where Sambhaji was killed by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. This temple usually sees a lot of tourist activity and worshippers flocking the gates during special, auspicious occasions. Both the villages of Vadhu and Tulapur are prominent historic locations that must not be given a miss. Visit these twin villages to get a greater insight into the illustrious history of India.

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By Air : If you are planning to arrive by air, the best option is to fly to Mumbai and then take a taxi to Vadhu and Tulapur. Since taxis are available extensively at the Mumbai airport, you will have no difficulty in finding one. Opting for prepaid taxis is also another viable option.

By Train : The nearest major railhead is located at Pune and villages are located around 30 km from the station. Some private vehicles are available at the station and hiring them is the most suitable option as taxis are required to travel from Tulapur to Vadhu as well.

By Bus : Buses are available from the Pune PMT Bus Stand. They depart regularly and they are extremely cheap as well. Tickets cost around Rs 30 for the trip. However the travel might be uncomfortable as the buses are not well maintained. This is the best option for those on a budget.

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