Lokmanya Tilak Museum — Attraction in Pune

I visited on a random Tuesday pre-afternoon and the place had barely 1-2 visitors. This was the place where Lokmanya Tilak would print their newspaper Kesari, which played an important role in our Indian independence fight. The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history and deeds of our great leader and freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak aka Lokmanya Tilak. Entry is free of charge. One needs to remove their shoes outside and there is a dedicated shoe rack to keep your shoes safe. Many locals and rickshaw drivers are unaware about this museum's existence, so I advise you tell them you need to go to Kesariwada, and they'll drop you right here. Highly recommended for school/college kids and...

The Lokmanya Tilak Museum, located in Kesari Wada, Narayan Peth, was inaugurated in January 1999 by Mrs Sonia Gandhi. Bal Gangadhar Tilak is often called the Father of the Indian Unrest, given the active role he played in the Indian freedom struggle as a teacher, lawyer,...

This place belongs to first printing press of femous "Kesri" newspaper. It's also known as Gaikwad Wada. Alot of historical stuffs related to Tilak Ji preserved here. Suggested to visit for those who are really interested in history and...