Aga Khan Palace, Pune
| Location | Aga Khan Palace Road, Pune (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | Aga Khan Palace open from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Indian Rs 5, child Rs 2 and foreigners Rs 100. |
| Place Type | Palace & Landmarks, Monument |
| Place visit with | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April, May, June |
About Aga Khan Palace
The mighty building of the Aga Khan Palace is located in Pune and was built by Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan III in the year 1892. It is one of the most important landmarks in Indian history and played an important role in many defining moments of India's independence.
It was once the place where the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned along with Kasturba Gandhi, Mahadev Desai and Sarojini Naidu at the Aga Khan Palace. The palace houses a museum which houses a huge collection of paintings and some personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi. Khadi making is one of the major activities of this palace.
Architecture of Aga Khan Palace
The building is spread over an area of 19 acres and houses five halls in its premises. A 2.5 - metre wide corridor encircles this two-storey structure, and it now acts as the headquarters of the Gandhi National Memorial Society. In addition to these, the Aga Khan Palace houses a number of pictures, photographs and artefacts associated with the Gandhis. It also hosts a shop that deals in khadi and other hand loomed textiles.
Interesting facts about Aga Khan Palace
- Many public functions are celebrated at the Aga Khan Palace organized by the Gandhi Memorial Society.
- The Aga Khan Palace is known today for housing the relics of Kasturba and Mahatma Gandhi.
- The palace was donated to India by the Aga Khan in 1969.
- Both Islamic and Italian architecture can be seen in the color of this place.
- During the infamous Quit India Movement of 1942, the Aga Khan Palace served as a prison to hold freedom fighters. The walls of this palace have given some of the most sensational breath-taking feel.
- In memory of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai, the architect Charles Correa had erected their monuments in the premises of the palace.
- In 2003, the monument was declared of national importance.
How to reach Aga Khan Palace
By Railway:- Ghorpuri Western Railway Station is situated near Aga Khan Palace which is situated at a distance of 2 km.
By Bus:- Aga Khan Palace Bus Station is near Aga Khan Palace which is 3 minutes walk away.
By Air:- Pune Airport is near Aga Khan Palace, from here you can book a cab and go comfortably.
Nearby famous places
- Archeological museum 13 minutes away
- Darshan Museum 3.2 km away
- Skyjumper Trampoline Park 2 km away
- Mulshi Dam 1.9 km away
- Phoenix Market City 4.4 km away
- Devi Chamunda Mata Mandir 21 minutes away
- Invato Travel 2.2 km away
- National War Museum 3.6 km away
- Pataleshwar Cave Temple 3.8 km away
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum 5.2 km away
- Chaturshrungi Temple 5.3 km away
- Sarasbaug Ganpati Temple 6.2 km away
Aga Khan Palace FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Aga Khan Palace Road, Pune.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Aga Khan Palace: Aga Khan Palace open from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Indian Rs 5, child Rs 2 and foreigners Rs 100..
𝒜. You should visit Aga Khan Palace during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Aga Khan Palace Road, Pune.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Aga Khan Palace: Aga Khan Palace open from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm all days in week, Entry fee for adult Indian Rs 5, child Rs 2 and foreigners Rs 100..
𝒜. You should visit Aga Khan Palace during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.