Mohatta Palace / موہٹہ پیلس

Cultural heritage of Pakistan. A great architectural work.made with rare red and pink stones. Interior is also very much beautiful. Amazing place to visit. Most visited tourists place in Pakistan by foreigners.

It's a beautiful and important place for Pakistan's history, you just have to leave your phones at the entrance. We later learned that you could get phone permission by sending an e-mail in advance.

If you visit Karachi, it is worth visiting this palace, especially because of its precious architecture.
The exhibitions of the interior of the palace do not offer too much. A few fabrics and statues are exhibited, but they are very scarce. Jinnah's photo exhibition, the founder of Pakistan, is more interesting.
The Palace garden could be more careful, but it is equally a beautiful place.

We are tourists from Italy and thanks to this museum we could learn a lot about the crucial role that Mr. Jinnah had for Pakistan. The photogallery was amazing.

Mohatta Palace, nestled in the heart of Karachi, is a true gem of Pakistan's architectural and cultural heritage. Having visited this historic palace, I can confidently say that it is a must-see for anyone interested in art, history, or simply appreciating the beauty of a bygone era.

From the moment you step into the palace grounds, you're transported back in time. The palace, built during the British Raj in the 1920s, exudes grandeur and elegance. Its striking pink sandstone façade adorned with intricate Rajasthani jharokas (balconies) is a testament to the architectural brilliance of that era.

Inside, the palace houses a remarkable collection of art and artifacts. The museum displays an eclectic mix of exhibits, from traditional Pakistani art and crafts to relics from the pre-partition days. The palace also hosts temporary exhibitions that showcase contemporary Pakistani artists, adding a dynamic element to its cultural offerings.

One of the highlights of my visit was exploring the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the palace. These gardens are a peaceful oasis in the midst of Karachi's hustle and bustle. The intricate Mughal-style fountains and pathways make for a serene and photogenic backdrop.

The palace staff was knowledgeable and courteous, offering valuable insights into the history and significance of each exhibit. I recommend taking a guided tour to fully appreciate the palace's historical context.

In conclusion, Mohatta Palace is not just a building; it's a time capsule that preserves Pakistan's rich cultural heritage. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or a curious traveler, this palace is sure to leave you captivated and enlightened. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the grandeur and history of Mohatta Palace when you visit Karachi.

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Great place to visit for an art exhibition, but the crackdown on taking pictures feels like something from the soviet era. Loosen up guys and let everyone enjoy it

The Mohatta Palace (مہتا پیلس) is a museum located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Designed by Muhammad komail Hussain, the palace was built in 1927 in the posh seaside locale of Clifton as the summer home of Shivratan Mohatta, a Hindu Marwari businessman from what is now the modern-day Indian state of Rajasthan. The palace was built in the tradition of stone palaces of Rajasthan, using pink Jodhpur stone in combination with the local yellow stone from nearby Gizri. Mohatta could enjoy this building for only about two decades before the partition of India, after which he left Karachi for the new state of India.

Background
Shivratan Chandraratan Mohatta was a Hindu Marwari businessman, who traced his roots in Bikaner, Rajasthan, his recorded ancestry began with Motilal Mohata (spelled Mohatta in English), who migrated in 1842 from Bikaner to Hyderabad (in Telangana, India) to become a clerk in a shop. His four children migrated to Calcutta and became leading merchants of imported cloth. One of them, Govardhan Mohta, moved to Karachi in 1883. His older son, Ramgopal, became a scholar and author. Karachi's Hindu Gymkhana building, officially known as the Seth Ramgopal Goverdhandas Mohatta Hindu Gymkhana was named after this son. Govardhan Mohta's younger son Shivrattan became an industrialist in Karachi, and made his fortune from the manufacturing of palm olive soap.

Features
Frontside of Mohatta Palace
The palace has an area of 18,500 sq ft (1,720 m2) and its facade is trimmed with windows, stone brackets, spandrels, domes, balustrades with floral motifs and exquisite railings. There are nine domes, with a centre dome in the middle; while the windows in the front portion opening out into the garden are of blue colour and those in the rear area are arched windows with stained glass. The palace has large stately rooms designed for entertainment on the ground floor and more private facilities on the first floor, where there is a terrace provided with a shade from intense sunlight. The palace is solely made up of teak wood with a polished staircase, long corridors and doors opening within doors. The "barsati” (terrace) of the Mohatta Palace had a beautiful family temple dedicated to the Hindu God, lord Shiva. The amalgam gave the palace a distinctive presence in an elegant neighbourhood, characterised by Indo-Saracenic architecture which was located not far from the sea.

Mohatta Palace was a luxurious home built in the late 1920s, consisting of 18,500 sq ft (1,720 m2). The elegant palace is built on different levels and was a summer house for the Mohatta family for two decades before they left for India in 1947. There are three levels, basement, ground floor, first floor till you reach the roof. The basement that lies on the north side of the building is quite small and comprises a staircase going downwards towards a hot water pool chamber which has a connected changing room. They say it had a hot and cold water system attached, which would supply the water to the pool. Near the pool chamber are small ventilators, two on each side which may have been used as a source of sunlight and letting out steam.

Upon stepping inside the building is a corridor that connects to each room situated on the ground floor. The ground floor contains large stately rooms designed for entertainment, two towards the right side of the entrance (north), two towards the left (south) and one at the back. The movement inside the building is through the great entrance into a spacious corridor that runs around a huge hall with ornate ceilings and a staircase on the South side.

There is a large square hall with seven openings leading into a corridor. The hall acts as a datum and around it the corridors are connected to the rooms where different activities are held. On the south between the two rooms is a solid teak wood, polished staircase connecting ground floor and first floor.

On each corner of the palace are octagonal towers, in which only two near the front entrance have spiral staircases that go up to the roof.

Very nicely maintained. Interesting display of cultural artistry and handicrafts relavant to different areas in Pakistan.

Good tourist spot. But they need to allow tourist to take pictures of inside. For some reason it is prohibited.

The builder & first owner of mohtaa palace
A rare photograph of shri shivratan ji mohtaa
Who came India after parttion.
This is real picture that I was found in India. It is a coincidence that after reading the history of mohtaa palace I found this one.
He also donates to cancer hospital in indore where his name is on the foundation stone of that hospital.
Great person

The Mohatta Palace museum located in Clifton, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The palace was built in 1927 in the posh seaside locale of Clifton a Hindu Marwari businessman Shivratan Mohatta.

Such a great architecture and beautiful heritage museum. The palace has large rooms for now use for entertainment and exhibition. Well maintained garden as well. Must visit place in Karachi.

Superb cultural heritage. Perhaps one of the best sites for tourists of international level. A must visit.

Great cultural nd traditional place, well maintained. Art gallery is very unique, photographs not allowed inside the gallery, but u can enjoy photography in the lawn.

12Dec2021: Visited along with the 3 foreign guests. The Entrance Fee for all is Rs 30 each. The Mohatta Palace museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday till 6 p.m.
Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
They have excellent maintained small green lawn. The staff is very nice. The number of visitors however remains low.
The museum has calligraphy masterpieces of Sadequain, the holy sinner. There is frequent art exhibitions going on here. We found exhibition by Gaj.
There are traditional Sindhi pottery pieces and handcrafts by locals. Mr Zeeshan, himself an artist brilliantly describes work of Sadequain.
A must go place for tourists.

1. You have to buy entry ticket (s) for this very much limited area, so called picnic place.
2. Staff of rude.
3. I don't understand why, but I have not seen anything special in the museum for which Photography can be prohibited.

It was very well preserved! The guides were a little rude but the overall experience was great.

Pretty exceptional place in karachi, beautiful architecture with lush green outside and plantation. Inside u get to see art collection of different artist in different times. Must visit place in karachi with family for suree

Historical place, Quaid's sister Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah stayed here. Calligraphy is awesome. Staff is rude.

Lovely place full of history and interesting exhibits. Lots of opportunities for photos, except when you are indoors (they take your phones). It's well maintained and not too crowded, we enjoyed our visit and spent roughly an hour there.