Aga Khan Palace Tours

Aga Khan Palace showing chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Pay tribute to the lives of Gandhi, his wife and his secretary, who were imprisoned at this majestic palace during the heat of India’s independence battle.

The Aga Khan Palace became one of India’s most important landmarks when it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi for a couple of years in the 1940s. Shrines to his wife and secretary, who died during their captivity, are situated nearby. The regal structure sits in a green woodland setting that stretches across 16.1 acres (6.5 hectares).

Learn about the crucial events that took place in this palace. It marks the historic location where the British interrogated pro-independence leaders. The site is forever linked to India’s battle for independence, which was achieved in 1947.

Take a solemn walk down to the samadhis (shrines) to pay your respects to Gandhi’s wife, Kasturba, and his secretary, Mahadevbhai Desai. The monuments are simple and elegant, with plants that sprout from each monument’s top. Make your way to a statue that holds the ashes of Kasturba. She is immortalized in a statue alongside her husband at the front of the palace.

Capture photos of the magnificent building, which was built in 1892 and embellished with arches, columns and grand stairways. Once inside, browse the picture gallery that illustrates the extraordinary events of Gandhi’s life. The exhibit also shows everyday elements, such as his clothes and the impassioned letters he wrote.

Breathe in the fresh, rural air as you roam the picturesque grounds. There are many trees and floral displays dotted around the area. The Oscar-winning 1982 movie Gandhi was shot in the elegant gardens. 

The palace is open to visitors from morning until early evening, with a closure for lunch. There is a small fee to enter the palace. Discounts are available for children.

Aga Khan Palace is located just north of the Mula River, on the northeastern side of the city. Take a taxi or drive for 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) to reach the palace from the center of Pune. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes in total and passes by the scenic Bund Garden.

Popular places to visit


Best Lodging Options Near Aga Khan Palace

Royal Orchid Golden Suites Pune
Royal Orchid Golden Suites Pune
3 out of 5
Golden Nest, Opp. Cerebrum IT Park, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Royal Orchid Golden Suites Pune
Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences
Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences
5 out of 5
Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road, Pune, Maharashtra
Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
5 out of 5
36/3-b Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhawa Road Ghorpadi, Pune, Maharashtra
The Westin Pune Koregaon Park
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
5 out of 5
Golf Course Square Airport Road, Pune, Maharashtra
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
ibis Pune Viman Nagar Hotel
ibis Pune Viman Nagar Hotel
3 out of 5
Survey No 32 Viman Nagar Rd, Pune, Maharashtra
ibis Pune Viman Nagar Hotel
Royal Orchid Central Pune
Royal Orchid Central Pune
4 out of 5
Marisoft Annexe, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra
Royal Orchid Central Pune
AR Suites Fontana Bay
AR Suites Fontana Bay
3.5 out of 5
Plot 15, Lane 02, Opp. ICICI Bank, Central Avenue, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra
AR Suites Fontana Bay
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
Raja Bahadur Mill Road, Pune, Maharashtra
Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel
O Hotel Pune
O Hotel Pune
4.5 out of 5
North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra
O Hotel Pune
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.