Aga Khans Palace in Pune

Sightseeing in Pune is one of the popular activities which the tourist loves to embark upon while on a tour to this fabulous city. One of the popular sightseeing places in Pune is the Aga Khan's Palace in Pune.

Aga Khan's Palace in Pune is one of the popular landmarks of the city. This popular palace was constructed in the year 1892 by Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan. This fabulous palace was built as an act of charity to provide employment to famine hit people in the adjoining areas of Pune. This palace was gifted to India by Prince Karim El Husseni, the Aga Khan IV in the year 1969.

Aga Khan's Palace in Pune comprises of salons, suites and lush green gardens. This Aga Khan's Palace consists of five halls. The palace covers a total area of 19 acres. This popular palace is famous for its picturesque beauty. This memorial palace served as venue for imprisonment for Gandhiji and his wife Kasturba during the popular Quit India Movement in the historic year of 1942.

This palace located near the River Mula is basically a memorial to Gandhiji and his life. Kasturba Gandhi also died in this palace The Kasturba Gandhi Samadhi or Memorial is also located near the Aga Khan's Palace. There is a special shop in this palace which sells hand loomed textiles and khaadi to its visitors.

In this Aga Khan's Palace in Pune the visitors can view the clothes and footwear of Kasturba Gandhi. A statue of Gandhiji is also located here. The walls of the palace are ornamented with pictures of Indian Independence Movement. Nowadays in this palace, Embroidery, Fiber, Agarbatti, Candle and Chalk making classes are carried out for the needy and the poor people.

Opening hours :

The Aga Khan's Palace in Pune remains open from 09:00am to 065:00pm for its visitors. Lunch timings of this memorial is from 12:30pm to 01:30pm.

Entry fee:

The adults have to pay Rs 5 to view the palace and the children have to pay Rs 2 to enter the Aga Khan's Palace in Pune