"TULAPUR - LESS EXPLORED HISTORIC PLACE NEAR PUNE"

Tulapur is the place near Alandi. It’s around 15 km from Pune Nashik highway. The importance of this place is, successor of Maratha Empire Shri Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Great King Shivaji Maharaj, brutally executed and killed by Aurangzeb (Mughar king)  and pieces of his body were thrown at the banks of Bhima river. There are several opinions about why the Sambhaji Maharaj executed here but the main fact is, he fought with Aurangzeb for more than 6 years.

Driving Directions from Pune Nashik highway –

There are multiple way you can reach here. If you are coming from Nashik highway, you can both take road from Moshi to Alandi or from Bhaosari to Alandi, and come straight. Ask for Markal MIDC road and same road taken you to the Tulapur. Keep your attention while driving because, some times you may not notice if Tulapur passes. Road condition is poor. Don’t know the reason but may be due to Markal MIDC road. 

What to see at this place –

This place is less explored and so it’s one of the place where you can spend your time relaxed. This is at the bank of ‘Triveni Sangam’. A place where three rivers named Bhima, Bhama and Indrayani come together and flow forward as one river. At the bank of this river, old Sangameshwar temple is constructed before 16^th Century. This is must visit attraction when you visit Tulapur.  As per history, a meeting was held between Rudranath maharaj, Shahaji Mahraj and Murarpant Jagadev at this place and Elephant weighed cleverly to distribute similar amount of Gold to resident. This is called as “Tula” in regional Marathi language and the placed named as Tulapur.

Sitting at the ghat constructed at the bank of the river in Tulapur, listening to your favourite song under the dense shadow of trees and having some snacks make sure to forget all your worries and get homogenized with the nature. This feeling definitely gives you positive energy and refreshment. This is one of the places to do Meditation. There is small restaurant where you can have snacks and small children play area. 

You can also enjoy boating at this place. If you wish to visit other side of the river, boatman can drop you there and whenever you call, he can come and pick you up again.

Food – If you really have to have good food then drive towards Alandi and ask for Gokhale Mala where you will be offered great unlimited vegetarian food at reasonable rate sitting between the farm of Guava trees. If you plan to visit Tulapur you should plan this too.

Official Website of Tulapur - http://www.tulapur.in/english/

This is best one day picnic spot near and around Pune. This place can be visited during summer, Monsoon or post monsoon.

I have not yet visited Vadhu which is nearby place from Tulapur. Vadhu, on the other hand is the seat of the Samadhi of Sambhaji Maharaj, and his poet friend, Kavi Kalash.I am planning to visit the same soon. Till then keep travelling and exploring unexplored places around the globe!

Happy Travelling! 

- महेश  आवटे 

Ghat

Dharmvir Sambhaji Maharaj

Sangmeshwar Temple at Tulapur

Triveni Samgam at Tulapur