Gandhi Smriti
Gandhi Smriti
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Mahatma Gandhi's home while in Delhi and the site of his assassination.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Dennis P
    Melbourne, Australia2,107 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A SIMPLY DO NOT MISS
    This museum is dedicated to the life of Mahatma Gandhi at the site where he spent the last 142 days of his life. It was at this place, while attending a prayer meeting, that he was assassinated. The museum is very simple as befits the man. A simple story told in photos and dioramas. Cement footsteps trace Gandhi’s finial walk to the spot where he was assassinated while at morning prayers. The footsteps are somewhat haunting. This is a very peaceful spot remembering a peaceful man Really cannot miss this place is visiting Delhi
    Visited February 2023
    Written 21 March 2023
  • JenAnnie
    Nottingham, United Kingdom703 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gandhi's assassination.
    This was the most moving place to visit, thus was where Gandhi spent his last 144 days before being assassinated . He was shot & this memorial garden surrounding the house & his room is a true museum & monument to Gandhi. There is a path where he walked to sit in the gardens where his footsteps are raised . A truly moving experience.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 April 2023
  • Simon D
    338 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visiting a Very Important & Historical Site
    One can read all about this place on Wikipedia I am sure, but nothing like visiting the very spot where Mahatma Gandhi took his last steps. Quite an experience really, just walk in and view all of the information about his life and ultimately his death. While off the proven tourist track (not overwhelming with fellow tourists) a must see. The gardens and inside are terrific, well worth it with plenty of places to walk around.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 April 2023
  • Andythebaggie
    Birmingham, United Kingdom2,328 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Important, historical and poignant site
    This museum is set in the house where Gandhi stayed whilst in Delhi and where he was assassinated. There really is a lot of well displayed information about the life of Gandhi, to read it all would take half a day. There are also lots of dioramas in glass cases which are surprisingly effective in bringing the chronological events of his life to us, as well as through the use of more modern mediums. The front rooms are where he lived and slept, a case on the wall containing his few possessions shows how humble he was. Foot signs from the window show his final walk into the gardens where the assassin struck. You can approach the spot of his fall after showing respect by removing footwear. This is a poignant site, and not that busy, well worth a visit.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 September 2023
  • Aaron Shelby
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates209 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Great Visit
    While on a school trip, our students visited the Gandhi Smriti Museum to learn more about Gandhi's life and final months in India. The museum is very detailed and well curated. The grounds are well kept too. Make sure you visit this museum to learn more about Gandhi's life when you are visiting Delhi.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 22 November 2023
  • Relax22415851100
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Remembering Gandhi
    This is the location of Gandhi's residence in Delhi before his assassination. The arrangement is moving, as expected. The close proximity visitors have is extraordinary. You are in the room where he had his last meeting and you can follow his footsteps to his evening prayer site and what was to be the last gathering. It is all so clear. Much of the residence is a collection of images.a video and his few personal and recognisable items. This is worth visiting.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 January 2024
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Relax22415851100
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
This is the location of Gandhi's residence in Delhi before his assassination. The arrangement is moving, as expected. The close proximity visitors have is extraordinary. You are in the room where he had his last meeting and you can follow his footsteps to his evening prayer site and what was to be the last gathering. It is all so clear. Much of the residence is a collection of images.a video and his few personal and recognisable items. This is worth visiting.
Written 12 January 2024
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Aaron Shelby
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates209 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Business
While on a school trip, our students visited the Gandhi Smriti Museum to learn more about Gandhi's life and final months in India. The museum is very detailed and well curated. The grounds are well kept too. Make sure you visit this museum to learn more about Gandhi's life when you are visiting Delhi.
Written 22 November 2023
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Andythebaggie
Birmingham, UK2,328 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
This museum is set in the house where Gandhi stayed whilst in Delhi and where he was assassinated.
There really is a lot of well displayed information about the life of Gandhi, to read it all would take half a day. There are also lots of dioramas in glass cases which are surprisingly effective in bringing the chronological events of his life to us, as well as through the use of more modern mediums.
The front rooms are where he lived and slept, a case on the wall containing his few possessions shows how humble he was. Foot signs from the window show his final walk into the gardens where the assassin struck.
You can approach the spot of his fall after showing respect by removing footwear.
This is a poignant site, and not that busy, well worth a visit.
Written 27 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

globetrotter55
Bucharest, Romania2,950 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Mahatma's last steps, a peaceful courtyard nowadays, a place to remember
a place to discover his life, also, thanks to useful dioramas, for instance
his spirit seems to fulfill the place, there are good emotions
Written 27 April 2023
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Simon D
338 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
One can read all about this place on Wikipedia I am sure, but nothing like visiting the very spot where Mahatma Gandhi took his last steps. Quite an experience really, just walk in and view all of the information about his life and ultimately his death. While off the proven tourist track (not overwhelming with fellow tourists) a must see. The gardens and inside are terrific, well worth it with plenty of places to walk around.
Written 10 April 2023
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colin h
Ely, UK68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
We visited April 23 on a hot afternoon - very quiet and hardly any tourists. There is a Ghandi museum at another location so it is easy to mix the two. Gandi Smriti was where he spent his last days and was assinated. The gardens were beautiful and the walkway - with Ghandi's life story - very moving. The pathway that marks his final walk to the spot he was killed has his 'footsteps' marked. The grounds themselves were beautifully kept and added to the ambience. Well worth the visit - take the time to sit - you are away from the noise and bustle of Delhi and this is truely a haven.
Written 10 April 2023
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JenAnnie
Nottingham, UK703 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was the most moving place to visit, thus was where Gandhi spent his last 144 days before being assassinated . He was shot & this memorial garden surrounding the house & his room is a true museum & monument to Gandhi. There is a path where he walked to sit in the gardens where his footsteps are raised . A truly moving experience.
Written 7 April 2023
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Dennis P
Melbourne, Australia2,107 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
This museum is dedicated to the life of Mahatma Gandhi at the site where he spent the last 142 days of his life. It was at this place, while attending a prayer meeting, that he was assassinated.

The museum is very simple as befits the man. A simple story told in photos and dioramas.

Cement footsteps trace Gandhi’s finial walk to the spot where he was assassinated while at morning prayers. The footsteps are somewhat haunting.

This is a very peaceful spot remembering a peaceful man

Really cannot miss this place is visiting Delhi
Written 22 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,840 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
The former Birla House became the final residence of Mahatma Gandhi and after his assassination the owners, Indian business tycoons Birlas, sold the house to Indian government in order to create museum and commemorate the remarkable life of Gandhi.
Gandhi spent here the last 144 days of his life, occupying only a small portion of the 20 bedroom mansion.
Visiting the museum is very educational. It consists of the indoor and outdoor portions.
Indoors - one can experience the atmosphere of Gandhi's preserved humble bedroom/study. What is also of great interest as well, is the exhibits portraying Gandhi's life and work. The displays include photos, dioramas, artifacts, and provide a lot of useful explanations.
The outdoor portion of the visit follows initially the Gandhi's footprints on the day of the assassination. Gandhi was shot during his prayers and the spot is marked by the 'Martyr's Column'. Coming back from the assassination spot towards the building one follows the Collonade featuring the sequences from Gandhi's remarkable life.
You should also stroll through the grounds trying to enjoy the whole experience. Of interest are the pillar with swastika and Om, and the World Peace Gong.
Written 10 February 2023
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Woodstag
London, UK221 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Walking distance from our Claridges Hotel and must visit site whilst in New Delhi. It was the final residence of Mahatma Gandhi and where he was assassinated which has been turned into a museum. You see his frugal bedroom with just mattress on floor and writing desk; you can walk around and learn about his history on the wall with many pictures and artifacts. It has a well maintained garden buildings including his last steps from the house to the assassination point in the garden
Written 18 November 2022
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