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Mukesh Ambani home tour: Now visit Mukesh Ambani's luxurious mansion for just Rs 2; entry is..., it was once owned by...
Mukesh Ambani home tour: Now visit Mukesh Ambani's luxurious mansion for just Rs 2; entry is..., it was once owned by...
Standing tall in the heart of Mumbai, Antilia is not simply a home, but it is a grand statement about the wealth and prestige of its owner, Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries. Antilia is one of the most expensive private homes in the world, and boasts 27 storeys of design excellence, luxury, and ambition. With an estimated value of Rs 15,000 crore, Antilia is not only a home; it is an experience. Antilia has vast ballrooms, hanging gardens, snow rooms, multiple helipads, more than ample champagne storage, and so much more; it pushes the limits of luxury living as we understand it.
Antilia — one of the world's most expensive private residences — is nearly impossible to visit. But what if we told you, for only Rs 2, you could enter a home with ties to Mukesh Ambani? No, it isn't Antilia. This is a modest home with sentimental significance to the Ambani family – the site of their incredible journey's humble beginnings.
The Ambanis' ancestral home is in Chorwad, Gujarat, which was established as a museum in 2011. This is the same house where Mukesh Ambani and his brother Anil Ambani spent their childhood. The property is a heritage property known as the Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial House, valued at approximately ₹100 crore.
Famously known as the 'Mangarolvalano Delo', the palace is situated in the village of Chorwad in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Built on a 1.2-acre plot of land currently valued at Rs 100 crore, the property is surrounded by a stunning garden filled with diverse flowers and trees.
This house has two separate sections: one that is open to the public, and another that is solely private (and still occasionally visited by Ambani family members). This beautiful, two-storey house is over 100 years old. The entire property also sits on 1.2 acres – provides interesting courtyards, open and spacious verandas, and picture-perfect gardens, affording one the sense of a historic and peaceful place.
Visitors will notice that the public area of the mansion is lavished with a rich selection of Dhirubhai Ambani's life and success — photographs, documents, awards, and souvenirs. The private area is reserved for the Ambani family and guests, providing the family with room to relax and contemplate. The mansion also has a library, a conference room, a meditation room, and a prayer room; blending legacy and peace.
The mansion was initially owned by a local landlord, who leased a small section of it to Hirachand Gordhanbhai Ambani, Mukesh Ambani's grandfather, in the early 20th century. Hirachand, a school teacher turned trader and businessman, lived there with his wife, Jamnaben, and their six children, including Dhirubhai Ambani, born in 1932.
Leading interior design firm Amitabh Teaotia Designs and Abhikram, a famous architectural firm, has completed the restoration work of the mansion. Their intent was to retain the mansion's original character and charm, while providing all modern comforts and conveniences. The firms also emphasized sustainability, making the house environmentally conscious and energy-efficient by using solar panels, implementing rainwater harvesting, and advocating organic farming. They also showed great attention to detail and aesthetics by using local materials, crafts, and motifs. In doing so, they created a seamless blend of tradition and innovations while reflecting Dhirubhai Ambani's ideals and vision.
If you want to visit this historical residence, it is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Entry is incredibly affordable — just Rs 2. Visitors can opt for a guided tour for an additional Rs 10 per person. A souvenir shop inside the mansion offers books and memorabilia for purchase. However, you have to purchase the tickets in person, and you cannot purchase them on the website. Inside, you will find many of Dhirubhai Ambani's things, including some of his personal belongings, some rare photos, and some high-profile awards, all of which are fabulously maintained. The ambiance of the house really takes you back to a different time and gives you a glimpse into the modest beginnings of one of India's most notable industrialists.
