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Gandhi Smriti
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Gandhi Smriti

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Getting around: On Tees January Marg in central Delhi, reachable by auto-rickshaw or taxi, or a walk from nearby metro stations.
Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 10am to 5pm; closed on Mondays.

Gandhi Smriti is the house where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final 144 days and where he was assassinated on January 30, 1948; the exact spot of his assassination is marked in the garden with a memorial column. The house has been converted into a museum tracing his life and philosophy through photographs, personal items, and interactive exhibits.

It's a solemn, historically significant site rather than a grand attraction, and particularly meaningful for visitors interested in India's independence movement and Gandhi's personal history. The preserved room where he stayed and the garden path he was walking when he was shot add a direct, tangible connection to the events of that day.

Gandhi Smriti FAQs

Which day is Gandhi Smriti closed?

Mondays.

Is there an entry fee?

No, entry is free.

How long does a visit take?

1-1.5 hours to see the museum exhibits and the assassination site in the garden.

What exactly is preserved at this site?

The room where Gandhi stayed during his final months, along with the garden path leading to the spot where he was assassinated, now marked with a memorial.

Is photography allowed?

Photography is generally allowed in most areas, though restrictions may apply in specific exhibit rooms; check on-site signage.

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