Gandhi Bhawan (Hyderi Manzil)

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The house where Gandhi fasted to stop the riots of 1947.

About Gandhi Bhawan (Hyderi Manzil)

In August 1947, as the country was partitioned, Mahatma Gandhi came to Calcutta and moved into Hyderi Manzil, a run-down house in riot-torn Beliaghata, with the Muslim League leader H.S. Suhrawardy. He spent 15 August here, fasting and praying, and when violence returned in September he fasted until the city’s leaders laid down their weapons at his feet. Mountbatten called him a one-man boundary force. The house is kept as a memorial with photographs and the objects he used.

Why visit

Where Independence Day was spent by the man who won it.

What to see and do

The rooms Gandhi stayed in
Photographs and relics of the 1947 fast
The surrendered weapons on display

Plan your visit

Area: Beliaghata, East Kolkata
Nearest landmark: Beliaghata Main Road
Best time: Morning or afternoon. October to March is the most comfortable time of year.
Time needed: About 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Entry: Entry is controlled (permit, caretaker, service times or event days). A memorial museum. Opening days and hours are not currently verified.
Metro: Phoolbagan (Green Line) or Beleghata (Orange Line), then a short ride
Walking: Little walking
Photography: Photography is fine with some care.

Nearby and related places

Subhas Sarobar: East Kolkata’s big lake and park.
Tangra Chinatown: The Hakka Chinese quarter where Indian Chinese food was shaped.
Chinese Kali Temple: A Kali temple run by Tangra’s Chinese community, with noodles as prasad.

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Last checked on 2026-10-02. Each place was checked to exist and its position confirmed. Timings, closing days and ticket prices are shown only where known and can change: confirm before you travel.