Sabarmati Ashram
Gandhi's home for thirteen years, and the starting point of the 1930 Dandi March.
- Timings
- Around 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 – 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning
About Sabarmati Ashram
Gandhi lived here from 1917 to 1930, and it was from this riverside ashram that he set out on the Salt March to Dandi — vowing not to return until India was free, which he never did. Hriday Kunj, his living quarters, is preserved with his spinning wheel, writing desk and few possessions. The museum holds letters, photographs and archives. It is deliberately spare, and far more affecting for it.
Insider tips
- Free entry, and the archive room is open to anyone who asks
- Hriday Kunj, the actual living quarters, is the part to slow down for
- Riverfront walk alongside makes a good combination
Sabarmati Ashram — common questions
What are the Sabarmati Ashram timings?
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Sabarmati Ashram is open Around 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
What is the entry fee for Sabarmati Ashram?
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Entry: Free.
How much time do you need at Sabarmati Ashram?
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Plan for roughly 1.5 – 2 hours.
What is the best time to visit Sabarmati Ashram?
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Early morning.
How crowded does Sabarmati Ashram get?
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Medium crowd levels overall.
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