National War Memorial Southern Command
राष्ट्रीय युद्ध स्मारक
India's first war memorial built with public donations, displaying the names of soldiers killed in action since independence, with a retired MiG fighter jet on show.
The memorial was completed in 1998 in the Golapdi area of the Pune military cantonment. At its center are a memorial column and an eternal flame. The surrounding walls are engraved with the names of officers and soldiers killed in each war since independence. The grounds display a retired MiG-23 fighter, tanks and naval guns. Admission is free, and it suits visitors interested in Indian military history. Entry is subject to cantonment rules, and photography of restricted areas is not allowed.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Osho International Meditation Resort
- Koregaon Park
- Shinde Chhatri
- Aga Khan Palace
- Lal Mahal
- Shaniwar Wada
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
- Vishrambaug Wada