SHANIWAR WADA VISITOR STUDY: TOURISM PATTERNS AND MANAGEMENT (2024)

Shaniwar Wada mostly attracts local people — about 1,260,800 visits in 2024, with roughly 60% from Pune district, 30% from other parts of Maharashtra, 8% from other Indian states, and only 2% foreign tourists. This pattern shows the site acts more like a city landmark and recreational spot than an international tourist draw, which fits with lower foreign visitation in the Mumbai ASI Circle and the popularity of nearby UNESCO coastal sites. The numbers come from standard tourism methods (ticket categories, exit surveys, accommodation sampling) adapted from Ministry of Tourism and IITTM guidance. Overall, the findings suggest managers should focus on local engagement, repeat‑visitor programming, and infrastructure for peak local use, while still keeping services suitable for occasional out‑of‑state and foreign visitors.