Nehru Memorial Pavilion (August Kranti Maidan) Mumbai

Historical
Nehru Memorial Pavilion (August Kranti Maidan)

About

The historic ground where Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, demanding Britain leave India. A memorial pavilion marks this pivotal moment in India's independence struggle.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Historical

How to Reach

Walk from Grant Road station, located on August Kranti Marg

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Grant Road (0.7 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Grant Road (0.3 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Nehru Memorial Pavilion (August Kranti Maidan)

0.7 km
Girgaon
Line 3
2.5 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
2.5 km
Mahalaxmi
Line 3
2.6 km
3.3 km
3.7 km
4.0 km
4.4 km
4.7 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Nehru Memorial Pavilion (August Kranti Maidan)

Western Line
0.3 km
Western Line
1.0 km
Western Line
1.1 km
Western Line
2.0 km
Western Line
2.6 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.7 km
Central Line
2.8 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.9 km
Harbour Line
3.0 km

History

Originally known as Gowalia Tank Maidan, it was renamed August Kranti Maidan to commemorate the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942 - one of the final mass movements that led to Indian independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Historical

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Guided Tours
Interesting Facts

Where Mahatma Gandhi gave the 'Do or Die' call in 1942

The Quit India Movement launched here was a turning point for Indian independence

A flag memorial marks the exact spot where the declaration was made

Travel Tips

Visit the memorial pavilion that documents the Quit India Movement

Combine with a visit to Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum nearby

The maidan hosts local cricket matches on weekends