Sabarmati Ashram 🇮🇳

Sabarmati Ashram sits on the banks of the Sabarmati River in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, located 4 miles from the town hall adjoining Ashram Road. As one of Mahatma Gandhi's primary residences, he lived here with his wife Kasturba and followers for years. It served as the starting point for the famous 1930 Dandi March and has since been established as a national monument.

When you visit, you will explore a serene complex featuring preserved historical cottages and the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya museum, designed by architect Charles Correa and inaugurated in 1963. You can step inside Hridaya Kunj, Gandhi's own cottage showcasing his personal relics, including the writing table he used for letters and the charkha used to spin khadi. You will also see Magan Niwas, which displays various charkha designs, Vinoba-Mira Kutir, the guest house Nandini, and the open-air prayer ground Upasana Mandir.

The museum galleries feature life-size oil paintings, hundreds of photo-enlargements, original letters, and an extensive library and archive. You can even visit the non-profit ashram book store to purchase memorabilia like postcards that support local artisans.

What to see at Sabarmati Ashram

• Hridaya Kunj, Gandhi's personal cottage displaying his writing table and spinning charkha
• The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya museum featuring life-size paintings and historical photo galleries
• Upasana Mandir, the open-air prayer ground where daily recitations took place
• Magan Niwas, showcasing various historic designs of spinning charkhas

Visiting tips

Contact the Secretary of the Gandhi Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust in advance to schedule a 90-minute guided walking tour that includes a slide show presentation.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Sabarmati Ashram is easy to reach on Ahmedabad’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Ahmedabad travel guide.