About Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad

Gandhi Ashram, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ahmedabad, has been referred by many names over the years - Satyagraha Ashram, Harijan Ashram and Sabarmati Ashram. The ashram served as home to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi for many years – from 1917 to up to 1930. Located on the banks of Sabarmati River, this 36-acre ashram is the site from where Gandhi launched Dandi March in 1930. There are many in-house establishments like the museum and Hriday Kunj that provide a glimpse into Gandhi’s life and ideologies. The historical site lies on Ashram Road, where many Ahmedabad hotels, restaurants, shops, and other establishments are also located.

Shopping and Dining around Gandhi Ashram

There are a number of things that travellers can buy during their stay at hotels near Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad, but one thing that they cannot miss to buy is khadi. Visitors can shop for khadi as well as books, postcards, charkha models, keychains, etc. at the ashram’s museum shop. Besides, there are many places near the ashram where tourists can shop for khadi as well as numerous other popular items like bandhani, patola silk sarees, traditional handicrafts, and applique quilts. Some of the popular markets in Ahmedabad like Lal Darwaja, Dhalgarwad, Sindhi Market, Manek Chowk, Teen Darwaza, and Law Garden Market are within a 10-kilometre radius of hotels in Gandhi Ashram area. Travellers can also shop at popular malls like Ahmedabad One Mall, The Acropolis, Arved Transcube Plaza, 10 Acres Mall, CG Square, Himalaya Mall, Agora Mall, and Iscon Mega Mall, to name a few. Many restaurants, cafes, fast-food joints, and other dining establishments are located within a few minutes’ drive of hotels near Gandhi Ashram. Sankalp, E Quality, Kalrav, Ashray, Amiri Kitchen, Rasam Ras Thal, Shree Maruti Nandan Kathiyawadi Restaurant, Pizza Zone, and Honest Restaurant are less than 2 km away from the ashram. Tourists can relish South Indian, North Indian, Chinese, Mughlai, and local delicacies, among others, at the popular places to dine in the vicinity.

Places to Visit around Gandhi Ashram

There are many establishments that tourists can visit within the premises of Gandhi Ashram that takes them back to the era of struggle for independence. Gandhi Memorial Museum, Hriday Kunj, Magan Kutir, Vinoba-Mira Kutir, Nandini, Upasana Mandir, Udyog Mandir, and Somnath Chhatralaya are the key establishments within the ashram complex. Other tourist attractions that travellers can explore near the ashram are Riverfront Park (3.3 km), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial (3.8 km), Hutheesing Jain Temple (4 km), Rani Sati Temple (4.2 km), Law Garden (5.2 km), Bai Harir Vav (5.8 km), and Sidi Saiyyed Mosque (5.6 km), to mention a few.

How to Reach Gandhi Ashram

Tourists can opt for different modes of transportation like bus, autorickshaw and taxi to reach the ashram from their hotels in Ahmedabad. The ashram is around 6 km away from Ahmedabad Junction and nearly 7.3 km away from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. It takes around 10-15 minutes to reach the ashram from both these transportation hubs by car.

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