ZarzaTravels
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 31 Oct 2023
A part of history that is a privilege to visit
Having the opportunity to visit a place of such historical significance was a true privilege. The place is beautiful, a sense of calmness and serenity. It was heartwarming to see school groups there, it is so important this history is not forgotten. You can walk around the top and look down, or you can walk up close. I suggest the second option is a must, you remove you shoes and walk under a small arch way. It wasn't too busy when we went at about midday. I just hope people remember that this is a memorial site, and getting the best selfie or picture isn't the purpose.
CLAIREDERBY1
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 18 Oct 2023
Very busy but worth the visit. Beautiful place
Very busy but worth the visit Otherwise a beautiful place not to be missed Not sure of cost. check website
Andythebaggie
★★★★4.0Wrote on 27 Sept 2023
Simple and poignant memorial
Surrounded by ramparts you find this monument to Gandhi where his body was cremated. We believed it was important to get close to the memorial, so like the many Indian present we removed our footwear so that we could approach in deference. There is a place before the short tunnel where you can leave your footwear. The monument itself is a simple black marble, it’s poignant and a good place to reflect on this important historical figure. The area is peaceful and nicely landscaped, and there are marble plaques with some of the musings of Gandhi.
dianedinky
★★★3.0Wrote on 8 Jun 2023
Not sure it's for tourists
I visited this site of Gandhi's cremation on part of a guided trip and have to admit to feeling quite uncomfortable. I think it is ok to watch from afar and see such a significant place in India history but, for me, tourists should not go down and walk past the eternal flame (as many were). This would have been a step too far for me when there were so many Indians lining up to pay their respects and pray with a tourist beside them just taking photos and chatting to their pals. Each to their own but I think we must always be careful and stay sensitive to the country and culture we are visiting. There is a statue of the great man within the gardens that you can visit rather than needing to be at the eternal flame memorial.
PopisteanuG
★★★★★5.0Wrote on 26 Apr 2023
respect for the father of the nation
a simple, decent, courtyard, and the black marble marking the place where Ganhi was cremated just a few trees, each one planted by former left side political personalities a wonderful voice could be heard, low and discreet, fulfilling the air - those sounds, identified thanks to shazam, will accompany us during the whole trip in India deep emotion
