Yerwada is a small town near
Pune in
Maharashtra.
The central prison of Pune, one of the oldest prisons in India, built in 19th century is situated here. Kasturba Gandhi Smiriti Mandir, which stands in a beautiful garden that spreads over 6.5 hectares of land, is situated across the river in Yerwada. The ashes of Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhiji, are kept in this memorial.
Pune Junction Railway Station is the nearby railhead and the nearest airport is Pune Lohegaon Airport.
