Be The Change
Enjoy an international experience while growing in your leadership skills and exploring the rich culture of India.
Namaste
Sangam, meaning ‘Coming Together’ in Sanskrit, was founded with the intent to unite Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world. Since 1966, our World Centre in Pune, India, has been a place to grow, connect and form international friendships.
What's On
Events
Join us at Sangam
We have many different events offered at Sangam. You can choose to centre leadership, cultural experiences, or a WAGGGS specific event. Join us for a unique intercultural experience with multicultural participants.
Activities
Making your trip memorable
Want to spend more time with the Sangam Team than just a short tour? Stay as an Independent Guest, bring a group or enjoy one of our many activities here!
Join the Team
Become a member of the Sangam family
Are you passionate about Guiding and Scouting? Working and volunteering at Sangam gives you the opportunity to grow in an international environment while supporting the work at Sangam. If you are interested in making a difference, check out our available opportunities!
Community Programme
Joining the Sangam Community Programme offers participants a unique experience at Sangam. You will work as a volunteer at one of Sangam’s Community Partners and also receive programme sessions at Sangam to soak up the culture during your Indian adventure.
Become one of our Tares, the Hindi word for star, and join the Sangam family!
stay With us
Our well maintained site is complete with comfortable lodging, lush gardens and a beautiful swimming pool.
stay With us
Our historic site is complete with comfortable lodging, lush gardens and a beautiful swimming pool.
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Our Neighbourhood
Sangam is situated in Pune which is an important city in terms of its economic and industrial growth. It has a rich cultural heritage that is rooted in traditional Maharashtrian culture while having a cosmopolitan edge fuelled by its thriving IT industry. Pune is the second biggest city in the State of Maharastra after Mumbai and its rich and glorious past has made it the State’s cultural capital.
Parvati Hill
Parvati Hill is a hillock in Pune. Atop the hillock is the Parvati Temple, the oldest heritage structure in Pune and was built during the rule of the Peshwa dynasty. For visitors, Parvati hill is also an observation point that offers a panoramic view of Pune.
Photo by Siddhesh Nampurkar
Aga Khan Palace
The Aga Khan Palace is a majestic building and a monument of national importance. The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, his secretary Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu.
Photo by Vinayak Dixit
Shaniwar Wada
Shaniwar Wada is a historical fortification in the city of Pune, India. Built in 1732, it was the great seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818.
Photo by Mohnish Landge
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
The Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati temple in Pune is dedicated to the Hindu god Ganesh. The temple is visited by over hundred thousand pilgrims every year.
Photo by Mohnish Landge
past &present
On October 16th, 1966, Lady Baden-Powell declared Sangam open. Her vision was simple: “love through knowledge and understanding… carried out in full measure by the young people who will fill this place”. Girl Guides and Scouts have manifested this vision ever since.
Find us here
Sangam
Indira Nagar, Opp Quick Heal , Phule Nagar , Near New RTO office, Yerawada, Pune, Maharashtra 411006, India
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12 minutes from Pune Airport
4 hours car drive from Mumbai International Airport
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