Aga Khan Palace
Where Gandhi, Kasturba and Mahadev Desai were interned during the Quit India movement.
- Timings
- Around 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Entry fee
- Approx. ₹25 (Indian), ₹300 (foreign)
- Time needed
- 1 – 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
About Aga Khan Palace
Built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III as a famine-relief employment project, this Italianate palace became a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and his companions after the 1942 Quit India resolution. Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai both died here, and their samadhis stand in the garden. The interior is now a museum of photographs, letters and personal effects. It is a quiet, genuinely moving place rather than a grand one.
Insider tips
- Allow time in the garden — the samadhis are the emotional centre of the visit
- Photography is permitted in the grounds but restricted in some rooms
- Weekends get busy with school groups
Aga Khan Palace — common questions
What are the Aga Khan Palace timings?
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Aga Khan Palace is open Around 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
What is the entry fee for Aga Khan Palace?
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Entry: Approx. ₹25 (Indian), ₹300 (foreign).
How much time do you need at Aga Khan Palace?
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Plan for roughly 1 – 1.5 hours.
What is the best time to visit Aga Khan Palace?
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Weekday mornings.
How crowded does Aga Khan Palace get?
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Low crowd levels overall.
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