Aga Khan Palace Tourism

Top 5 Reviews on Aga Khan Palace

• krishna292

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 22 Dec 2023

  A Historical Palace Linked to Indian Freedom Movement

  According to a legend, Aga Khan Palce was built by Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan III at the behest of a spiritual leader Ismailli Nizari Muslim, head of a well known Shia Muslim sect mainly as a charitable gesture for feeding the people living in the surrounding areas. It is believed that about 1000 people were employed at that time. It became famous when Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his Secretary cum friend, Mahadev Desai were detained here for about 2 years by the Britishers in 1942, following Quit India Movement. During imprisonment here, Mahavair Desai died here followed by Kasturba Gandhi and they were buried here in a small garden behind thepalace. Later, after independence, Aga Khan IV donated this palalce to the Indian government and then this was converted into a museum-cum memorial. The palace is known for its architectural beauty and spacious gardens spread over an area of anearly 20 acres. There are many halls in this 3 storey palace showing large paintings and photographs narrating the life of Mahatme Gandhi and other leaders besides giving glimpses of the freedom movement. The visit is incomplete without the visit to the memorial or samadhi of Katurba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai who was very close to Gadhi. The palace also has a kiosk where one can have tea, cold drinks and snacks etc. The toilets or rest rooms are also availble behind the palace. It is a must see place and I stronly recommend it to the visitors. there is an entry fee also but the payment has to be in digital form as cash is not accepted here.

• praharshk2023

  ★★★★★5.0

  Wrote on 31 Oct 2023

  Life-Changing Experience

  The entire palace was shrouded in beautiful greenery. The museum teaches so much history of Gandhiji, Kasturbai and Mahadev Desai and the Indian Freedom Struggle in general. The memorials of Mahadev Desai and Kasturbai (and a small Gandhiji memorial) with their ashes are here. It is truly life-changing to tread through the paths that these great humans once tread and watch pieces of their life. Some of Kasturbai's and Gandhiji's personal items are also on display. Kasturbai passed away in one of the galleries here, it is the only locked gallery.

• hetalj

  ★★★★4.0

  Wrote on 4 Jul 2023

  beautiful monument - need to add some life

  this place has memories of Gandhiji and Kasturba. The details are well presented in posters etc. but an audio guide would be even more interesting for the new generation. Only the ground floor is open for visitors. It looked like a dull-dead place. Need to add some life to this beautiful monument.

• Suryakatakam

  ★★★★4.0

  Wrote on 25 Mar 2023

  The main palace now houses the Gandhi National Memorial

  Agar Khan palace is located on the main Nagar Highway at Shashtri Nagar which is spread across 19 acres. Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III built this palace in 1982 as an act of charity. It took 5 years for 1000 workers to build it at a cost of Rs. 12,00,000. This building was once used as a prison by the British for Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeo Desai as well as many freedom fighters. Aga Khan Palace served as the Prison for Mahatma Gandhi in Pune from Aug1942 to May 1944. He lived here along with his wife Kasturba, His secretary Mahadev Desai & Sarojini Naidu. During Quit India moment both Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadeo Desai died of heart attach in these premises. Their memorials made of marble still stand here. Some of the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi are placed next to the two Samadhis. With all this history this Italian architecture building is now the headquarters of the Gandhi National Memorial Society. The main palace now houses the Gandhi National Memorial where you can peek into the room where the Mahatma used to stay.

• ktmahi

  ★★★★4.0

  Wrote on 22 Jan 2023

  Must visit with Family because there is some historical pic

  This place is good for students because there is some photos Gallery of Mahatma Gandhi who was fought against British Empire