Saswad — Travel Guide
Saswad is a city and a municipal council in the Pune district of Maharashtra. Saswad is situated on the banks of Karha River. It is a place with long history. It was on the ancient trade route connecting the coastal Konkan ports to the deccan interiors. The samadhi or the resting place of the 13th century varkari sant Sopan is located in the town. In recent centuries it was known as the town at the foot of the historic Purandar fort. The first Peshwa from the Bhat family, Balaji Vishwanath had his base in the town. His son, Bajirao I moved his base in 1720 to nearby Pune and turned it into a large city.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Pune airport is 50-60 min away from Saswad
By Train
Pune railway station is just 40 min away from Saswad.
Shopping in Saswad is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Saswad to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Saswad<
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