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Aga Khan Palace

Yerwada, Pune, India
Ranked #9 of 54 attractions in Pune
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Castles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

It is a nice peaceful place on the Nagar highway. Once inside the lush green gardens, the sounds of the highway just fade away. You are able to see the well preserved rooms where Gandhiji and Ba were kept under house arrest.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The rooms in Aga Khan Palace try and depict MK Gandhi's time spent there, with model statues and artifacts. However, its poorly put up and maintained. Lush green huge gardens and a shop selling pickles, jams, etc.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

An interesting and historically significant site, but typical Indian lack of organization makes it not as well presented as it could be. And someone explain the point behind printing elaborate tickets that you hold onto for about 1 second as you turn from the ticket window and hand it to the guard, who takes the entire thing from you. I'll... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Once you enter the gate of Agha Khan Palace, you will wonder whether you are actually in the city. This historical place is so calm, silent and serene that you will feel that you are in another world. If you are a history lover, then there is a lot for you to learn and see. Kasturbaji and Gandhiji's secretary had... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Mahatma Gandhi were kept here for 2 years. Those who love historical place must come here. for others this might be just a building

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Thane, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Like history and hence its become a important part of being associated with our Bapu( M.K.Gandhiji). As a close and important part of his life. Its a treat to watch on the artifacts and are worth correlating with your history lesson.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

100 rupees for foreigners and 5 rupees for Indian locals. This was my favourite place to visit - there's not loads to see but it is pretty and you can get some beautiful photos. Take some food and eat it in the grounds, a bit of peace and quiet in the midst of Pune. It's got the ashes of Ghandi... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Quite and clean area great to walk around and see what Poona must have been like in the earlier days

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The only reason I could see for someone to visit it would be , if someone was very keen of the subject of Gandhiji.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

liked the architecture of the palace , which was surrounded by lavish gardens .. historically, this palace holds great significance as from 9 August 1942 to 6 May 1944, this palace was the prison for mahatama gandhi, his wife kasturba and his secretary mahadev bhai desai though the last two died during their captivity at the palace ..both of them... More

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