-Sevagram Ashram:

Established after the great Salt March of the early 1930's, Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba, and several associates moved down to the heart of India, about a 10 minute drive from  Wardha to establish Sevagram or "village of service."  From this base, Gandhi hoped to live out his elder days in peace while practicing Swarj (self sufficiency) & Swadeshi (supporting local enterprise), however the needs of the country fighting for independence from British rule and various social injustices made this a base of operations until his death in 1948.  The ashram accepts visitors most of the year, however during the monsoon and hot months of April & May fewer visitors make the trek. They have lodging for visitors that includes meals for a small fee. Visitors can participate in daily farming activities, learn about spinning khadi cloth,  help with meals, & learn more about ashram life. Guests also can visit both he and his wife Kasturba's huts, attend daily prayers under a Pipal tree that Gandhi planted in the early 1930's. You can also purchase literature and locally made clothing from the ashram store. There is a great all vegetarian restaurant across the street and the tiny town of Sevagram is about a 5 minute walk. The ashram members are friendly and it costs between $20-$30 per week to stay including food/lodging however prices may have increased recently from when we visited the ashram in 2008.  Life on Sevagram ashram is very quiet & can be quite slow at times. Those who  are looking to for more dynamic ashram life with constant stimuli or focused on yoga/meditation may find Sevagram not up to their speed.  To visit, you may want to call or write ahead. Click on this link for more information: 
http://www.gandhiashramsevagram.org/sevagram-ashram/sevagram-ashram-introduction.php

-Brahma Vidya Mandir Ashram: 
 
About a 15 minute rickshaw ride from Sevagram, in Paunar is the Ashram of Gandhi's disciple, Vinoba Bhave, who once resided with Gandhi at his Sagarmati Ashram in Gujarat. Vinoba Bhave walked throughout India after Gandhi was assassinated for several years asking wealthy landowners to donate land to the countries poor (Bhoodan movement). In addition, he was a sanskrit scholar & spoke many languages.  He spent his later years translating the Koran & Bhagavad Gita in addition to writing introductions & critique to several texts.  His Brahma Vidya Mandir Ashram is an all female ashram that has a more vibrant feel then Sevagram with a large garden in the center and adjacent fields used to feed the ashram members who practice Swarj (self sufficiency). There is a book store and small exhibition on Vinoba Bhave's life. In addition, the ashram is located beside the Dham River. When visiting in 2008 all guests were encouraged to help out farming or gardening.  You can call or write ahead to arrange transportation however men wishing to stay longer then a few days need special permission.  Here is a link that can provide more information if interested in staying: 
http://hellowardha.com/leftsidemenu/pavanar-ashram/