Aga Khan Palace Pune is a historic site in Yerawada, on Nagar Road, associated with India’s freedom struggle. Its museum focuses on Gandhi’s life, while the palace grounds and architecture offer a setting for understanding the site’s history.
- Location: Nagar Road, Yerawada, Pune
- What it is: a historic palace and Gandhi museum
- Admission and hours: Open daily
Why does Aga Khan Palace matter?
Aga Khan Palace matters because of its connection to Gandhi and the Quit India Movement. Built in 1892 by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III, it became a place of detention during the movement.
The British detained Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai at the palace. Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai died there, and marble memorials were later erected in their memory. The site is now a museum showcasing Gandhi’s life.
What can you see on the palace grounds?
The palace grounds bring together historic architecture, lawns and a museum dedicated to Gandhi. Italian arches and lawns are among the site’s defining features.
The museum’s gallery spans five halls, with pictures, textiles, murals, statues, photographs, belongings of Gandhiji and oil paintings of Kasturba Gandhi. The range of material links the palace’s setting with the people and events remembered there.
How do you get to Aga Khan Palace from the hotel area?
Aga Khan Palace is about a 16-minute drive from Trance Sunderban Hotel.
The Government of Maharashtra identifies Pune railway station as the nearest rail station, 6–7 km from the palace, and Pune as the nearest airport. The palace address is Nagar Road, Yerawada, Pune 411006.
For a visit that also includes a riverside stop, Bund Garden’s riverside setting is another Pune landmark to consider.
What are Aga Khan Palace visiting hours and ticket prices?
Published hours and admission prices differ, so treat them as details to verify before setting out. The Government of India museum directory gives hours of 9:00 a.m.–5:40 p.m. and admission of ₹5 per adult, ₹2 for children above 15 years and ₹100 for foreigners.
Another museum listing gives 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily, including public holidays, and fees of ₹25 for Indian citizens, ₹300 for foreigners and free entry for children.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Photography appears among the museum’s listed facilities. A museum listing gives an average visit duration of 3–4 hours, which can help you plan the rest of your day. The same listing says cabs and buses connect to the palace, names Kalyani Nagar as the closest bus stop and describes bus frequency as low.
Before you go: Check the official site before you go for current visiting hours, admission and visitor rules.
What can you pair with a palace visit?
Aga Khan Palace can anchor a day focused on Pune’s heritage. For a broader route through the city, the one-day Pune itinerary from Bund Garden to the Old City offers another way to connect landmarks across the city.
FAQs
Where is Aga Khan Palace?
It is on Nagar Road in Yerawada, Pune. The museum directory gives the address as Nagpur Road, Pune 411006.
What is the palace known for?
It is a historic site associated with India’s freedom struggle and the detention of Mahatma Gandhi, Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai during the Quit India Movement.
How long should you allow for a visit?
A museum listing gives an average visit duration of 3–4 hours.