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Gujarat · West India

Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar)

The world’s tallest statue, 182 m of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the Narmada, with a viewing gallery, the Sardar Sarovar dam and a whole family park around it.

Best timeOct-Mar
Ideal stay1-2 days
GatewayVadodara (BDQ)
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Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) was built around the Statue of Unity and has become one of Gujarat’s most visited places. Go up to the viewing gallery in the statue’s chest, watch the evening laser show, and spend the next day at the jungle safari park, the cactus and butterfly gardens or a boat on the Narmada.

Highlights

  • Viewing gallery inside the Statue of Unity
  • Evening laser and light show
  • Sardar Sarovar Dam viewpoint
  • Jungle Safari and the children’s nutrition park
  • Valley of Flowers garden and the river boat ride

What to eat

  • Gujarati thali
  • Tribal food at the Ekta Nagar food courts

Where to stay

Tent cities and hotels in Ekta Nagar; Vadodara (90 km) has more choice.

Getting there

Ekta Nagar station has direct trains. Vadodara airport (BDQ) is about 2 hours by road.

Tips

  • Book statue and gallery tickets only on the official Statue of Unity ticket site and arrive early: viewing-gallery slots sell out.
  • The site is usually closed on Mondays for maintenance.
  • Electric buses take you between the attractions; private cars are not allowed everywhere.

Best time to visit

Oct-Mar. See what else is good in October and our best time to visit India guide.

Places to see in and around Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar)

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Food to try in and around Statue of Unity (Ekta Nagar)

Gujarat favourites to look out for.

  • Thali
  • Khaman
  • Handvo
  • Khakhra
  • Kadhi
  • Bhakharwadi
  • Methi na bhajiya
  • Sev khamani
  • Chaas
  • Keri no ras
  • Gir Kesar Mango GI: fruit
  • Bhalia Wheat GI: rice or grain

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