A serene haven on the banks of the Sabarmati River, this ashram was Mahatma Gandhi's residence from 1917 to 1930, serving as a hub for India's independence movement.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Gujarati · Hindi · English
Coordinates
23.024°, 72.542°
Key facts
1Gandhi's simple lifestyle is reflected in the ashram's architecture and layout.
2The ashram houses a museum dedicated to Gandhi's life and work.
3It was declared a national monument in 1963.
Timeline
1915: Gandhi first visited Ahmedabad and decided to establish an ashram.
1917: Sabarmati Ashram was founded by Gandhi.
1930: Gandhi led the Dandi March from the ashram, protesting the British salt tax.
