Sabarmati Ashram

Set Up in Year 1915, Just 6 kms from the city centre lies the Sabarmati Ashram. Situated on the west bank of the Sabarmati river, Sabarmati Ashram was home of Mahatma Gandhi till the year 1930.during his struggle for Indias freedom. The Ashram still produces handicrafts, hand made paper and spinning wheels.

From Sabarmati Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi began his popular Dandi March to the sea to protest against the Salt Tax imposed by the British.

The ashram houses a museum, library, auditorium and photo galleries.  Mahatma Gandhis plain living quarters are preserved as a small museum and there is a photo exhibition of the major events in his life.

A Sound and Light show is planned here on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday evening at 8.15 pm.