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The front view of the TDF Ghar. Photo by DHCorp –

Top 10 Facts about TDF Ghar

The house was built by Hanibai Motiram, it’s situated in the Jamshed Quarters. It’s a restored house on MA Jinnah Road.

The TDF Ghar is an informal learning space situated in Karachi Pakistan. It was launched by the Dawood Foundation.

The house is constructed under an almond tree with hand-crafted tiles and has a stunning view of the Quad’s mausoleum.

The TDF Ghar is an incredible space for Karachiites of all ages to enjoy. TDF Ghar has become a safe space for Karachiites to come and study, play board games, discuss ideas or drink chai.

The support of TDF Ghar is along the lines of the spirit of Karachi where people from all ethnicities, religions, and cultural backgrounds co-exist.

The rich heritage building was captured and transformed for modern use without ought losing its ethos.

It gained media attention with the famous comedian Junaid Akram setting up a crowdfunded library in one of the rooms.

Once visitors have fed their eyes on the historical collection the TDF Ghar hosts, they can cool off on the veranda called the Sehan Café.

1. The hidden story of the rich history by the TDF Ghar house to show exhibits of India 

The main room of the TDF Ghar serves as the museum. Photo by DHCorp –

Jewish pioneer architect Moses Somake who built Karachi has been honored by TDF Ghar’s most recent venture.

A project of the Dawood Foundation TDF Ghar aims to re-live the true spirit of residents of this old cosmopolitan City.

The exhibit showcases various works of Somak in parts of pre-partition India and Pakistan. The central rooms hold savvy pieces of technology.

The second room is mounted with the poster of Mules Mansion. The third room is more informative and the most decorated of the three rooms.

2. The Interesting TGF Gar will transit you to the rich culture and tradition of Karachi 

TDF Ghar by Tribal Explorer/

The TDF Gar is open seven days a week, its open to the public, and the entrance fee is R.50. The heritage building tells a story to its visitors.

It’s situated in Jamshed Quarters in remembrance of the first Karachi Mayor Jamshed Nusserwanjee for establishing the growing middle class of the metropolis.

The finest attraction of the museum is the rooftop, which gives a dazzling scenic view of the Quad’s mausoleum.

The yellow-painted house was conserved by eminent architect Shahab Ghani under the Dawoon foundation.

The artifacts that attract tourists are typewriters, a gramophone, a classic high ceiling fan, old chess sets, vintage books, and many more.

The living room is an impression of the past Karachi tradition of old Irani bentwood chairs and benches used at the Sehan Café where visitors are served tea and snacks.

3. The TDF Gar has maintained the interesting architectural features

The TDF Gar has maintained the heritage architectural features of the house and has preserved the living style of the past.

The house was initially owned by a Hindu woman Haribai Motiram. The furniture and infrastructure harmonies with one another.

The house museum creates an ambiance that takes visitors back to the lifestyle of the people before independence.

TDF Ghar provides antique surroundings with antiquated paraphernalia to the visitors who come to socialize and share ideas.

4. The unbelievable house provides visitors an opportunity to reconnect with Quad-E-Azam

TDF Ghar by Tribal Explorer/

The house museum offers a different perspective of the past as well as explains history.

It provides an opportunity for visitors to reconnect with Quad-E-Azam and his secular ideas of Pakistan.

Visitors connect with the vibrant history of the city. Reminds people of Karachi and how they lived before independence.

TDF Gar preserves peace and harmony and encourages people to be more tolerant and accepting of the rights of other communities.

5. TDF Ghar reminisces visitors back to the golden era of Karachi’s lifestyle

The house was left un-habited for many years until it was restored. The house has sex rooms and a rooftop.

On the first floor, the four rooms are dedicated to workshops, art, and seminars. Earlier the TDF Gar launched two projects The novel idea by Junaid Akram and an exhibit called Jinnah’s.

6. The astonishing background of the famous TDF Gar museum house 

The house was originally constructed under the almond tree with hand-crafted tiles. It belonged to a Hindu woman Haribai Motiram who later sold it.

The house museum is accessible through Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road, situated in the East of Karachi.

TDF Gar is based on the idea of connecting the youth to the past rich culture of Karachi. The Jinnah project closely looks into Quad-E-Azam’s life and three powerful women Fatima Jinnah, Ruttle Dinah, and Dinah Jinna

7. The Dawood Foundation that renovated the amazing house museum 

The Dawood Foundation is a non-profit family foundation based in Karachi Pakistan registered under the Society’s act.

TDF is heavily involved in establishing various formal and informal education across the country.

The foundation participates in and initiates projects that will create better opportunities for the people to groom character.

8. The outstanding library started by the Junaid Akram project to impact knowledge on the people

The first floor is a book swapping library for the visitors started by the Junaid Akram project the Novel Idea.

Visitors can read and swap out books. They are more than two thousand and five hundred books in various categories.

9. Unique Exhibitions held in the museum house to promote the Karachi Culture

To promote and strengthen the uniqueness and charm of each culture, community, and gender TDF Gear hosts various exhibitions.

The exhibitions include The Jinnah’s, the man who built Karachi Moses Somake, The Groovy year, to China with love, and many more.

10. The remarkable Sehan café that harnesses the Irani café culture of the Karachi people

TDF Ghar by Tribal Explorer/Wikimedia Commons

The Sehan café is located on the veranda of the TDF Gar, it incorporates the Irani Café culture that Karachi was famous for with the bentwood chairs.

The cafe has wife access and allows visitors to plug in laptops and phones, It’s a place where the past meets the present.

The cafe attracts visitors to delicious Irani traditional food, the cafe is mainly to help visitors interact with the Irani culture.