Aga Khan Palace

Aga Khan Palace is a national monument of India's freedom movement situates in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The Palace has got Italian arches and spacious lawns. The palace captivates the eye of a spectator with its magnificence and picturesque architecture. It took five years to complete the construction. It comprises of five halls. Its historical importance is that after the launch of Quit India movement in 1942, Gandhiji, his wife Kasturba, his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were interned at the palace. Mahadevbhai and Kasturba passed away while in captivity at the Aga khan palace and their samadhis are located in the campus. So the palace is a simple memorial of Gandhi and his life.

Different functions that take place at this palace are:

Martyr's Day 30 January

Mahashivratri Kasturbha Gandhi's Death Day Celebrated As Mother's Day

Independence Day 15 August

Republic Day 26 January

Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary 2 October

Other than this morning prayer sessions are conducted daily for decades.

Over a lakh visitors come here every year to pay homage to the samadhis here.The palace is surrounded by a sprawling garden. The famous movie 'Gandhi' was shot here.

How to reach :

Distance from Pune Airport : 4-5 Km ( 15 Minutes by car)

Distance from Pune Railway Station : 5 km (by auto 15-20 minutes)

Distance from Shivaji Nagar Bus Stand: 7 Km

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