{"id":8938,"date":"2024-08-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindiadestinations.com\/?p=8938"},"modified":"2025-12-29T18:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:52:08","slug":"national-war-memorial-pune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/national-war-memorial-pune\/","title":{"rendered":"National War Memorial, Pune &#8211; A Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are planning to visit Pune, a visit to the National War Memorial Southern Command is a must. This is a great place for those who want to know more about various post-independence wars. Nestled in one of the greenest areas of Pune, this place can provide you with ample information that you can add to your knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, when you are exploring this war memorial you will find a dedicated space for the Southern Command Museum. This museum hosts various war memorabilia, weapons, tanks and uniforms that enhance the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, both the National War Memorial and the Southern Command Museum are in the same place. Various YouTubers call this place the National War Museum which can be confusing. The museum is located within the premises of the National War Memorial Southern Command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"national war memorial southern command notice\" class=\"wp-image-10289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-board.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Information on National War Memorial Pune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of National War Memorial Southern Command<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we take you on the tour of this place you must know a little bit about this place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Southern Command Museum focuses on the history, battles, accolades and other details of the Southern Command, the memorial is dedicated to soldiers, sailors and airmen who laid down their lives since Independence to defend the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>Did You Know? <\/strong><br>It is the only war memorial in South Asia erected by citizen\u2019s contribution.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The National War Memorial Southern Command was conceived as a joint military-civilian effort in the year 1996.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A year later on December 23, 1997, General V.P. Malik, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Army Staff laid the foundation stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On August 15, 1998, His Excellency the Governor of Maharashtra Dr. P.C. Alexander dedicated the memorial to the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this war memorial mainly represented the army. A decade later in 2008, the National War Memorial underwent major renovation. It was then, that the Navy and Air Force symbols were introduced making it a \u2018tri-services\u2019 memorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"national war memorial view from an angle\" class=\"wp-image-10291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side view of the National War Memorial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at National War Memorial Pune\" class=\"wp-image-10293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shivaji-national-war-memorial-southern-command-pune.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at National War Memorial Pune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National War Memorial Southern Command Timings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The war memorial and the Southern Command Museum timings are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning: 0930 hours &#8211; 1230 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evening: 1600 hours \u2013 1900 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday Closed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Tour of National War Memorial Southern Command<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The feeling of visiting this memorial is inexplicable. Even before we entered the space, the large tri-colour flag billowing in the distance filled us with a sense of pride. Of course, we have seen many such flags billowing at various events and places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the experience here was different probably because we were in the military area surrounded by hundreds of military personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On reaching the gate of the National War Memorial Southern Command, we were asked for our identification cards before entering the premises. We did the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiadestinations.com\/southern-command-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tour of the Southern Command Museum<\/a> first because we couldn\u2019t resist stepping into the artillery section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On completing the museum tour we returned to the National War Memorial Southern Command area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The memorial commemorates all the heroes of the post-independence wars. Hence, you will find a wall spanning across the area with the names of all the brave men and women who made the supreme sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking by the wall and reading those names made us realise how much goes into maintaining and securing the freedom we enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"names of the fallen soldiers at the national southern command museum\" class=\"wp-image-10284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-list-of-heroes.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A list of brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Indo-Pak Wars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"relief sculpting depicting one flag, one land, one heart and one nation in India\" class=\"wp-image-10286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-one-nation-one-flag.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A relief sculpting depicting One Flag One Nation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Symbolic Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The central space is where the memorial tower stands along with the large tri-colour flag that immediately captures the attention. Along with the Indian flag, you will find four flags that represent: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and the flag of the Southern Command Wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the National War Memorial Southern Command is a tri-services memorial it forms a triangle when seen from above. You can see that when you go to Google Maps and see the satellite image of the memorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, on all three sides of the memorial tower, there\u2019s something that represents the Army, Navy and the Air Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the north side, you get to see the Vijayanta (Victorious), the Indian Army\u2019s first main battle tank. This tank is a prototype of Britain\u2019s Vickers MK-I tank. The first tanks rolled out of line in the year 1964 and entered service in 1965. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"tanks in the artillery section of the museum\" class=\"wp-image-10277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/tanks-southern-command-museum-pune.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tanks in the Artillery Section of the museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To the left side, you can see a replica of the now decommissioned frigate, INS Trishul. This Type 12 or Whitby-class frigate was used in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 and the Liberation of Goa (1961). \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"a replica of the INS Trishul frigate at the national war memorial museum\" class=\"wp-image-10283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-ins-trishul-frigate-replica.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A replica of the INS Trishul Frigate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the right side, you can see the MiG-23 Bn aircraft of the Indian Air Force. It is the last MiG-23 Bn to fly in the world. Wing Commander Tapan Ranjan Sahu was the last pilot to land the MiG-23 BN on March 26, 2009. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"MiG23 BN aircraft at National War Memorial and Museum\" class=\"wp-image-10285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/national-war-memorial-mig-23-bn-aircraft.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MiG-23 BN Aircraft used in Kargil War on display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also witness the ceremonial parade here on Saturdays at 6 p.m. open to all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Sarah Sharukh at National War Memorial Pune\" class=\"wp-image-10292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sarah-sharukh-national-war-museum-pune.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Us at the National War Memorial Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to the National War Memorial Southern Command can provide you with a great experience if you plan it well. The memorial area takes approximately 40 minutes to cover. However, you should give it at least 2-3 hours when touring the Southern Command Museum along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The memorial will instil in you the sense of pride of being an Indian. On a personal level, it evoked in me many questions about the futility of the war and its necessity. You can also drop by if you are visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/places-to-visit-near-pune-monsoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">places near Pune for 2 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you visited the National War Memorial Southern Command in Pune?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If yes, please share your experiences in the comment section for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jai Hind<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning to visit Pune, a visit to the National War Memorial Southern Command is a must. 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