Erected in honour of Sardar Patel (Vallabhai Patel), who was one of the leaders of the Indian freedom struggle and served as the deputy prime minister and home minister of the country, the Statue Of Unity is the tallest statue in the world. At 182 meters, the statue is in a picturesque location, facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam, which is only 3.2 km away. In Vishwa Van, the statue area is green, lush, and beautiful.
What amazes us the most is how the grand statue captures the likeness of Sardar Patel really well. While the statue is itself a great tourist spot, there are so many things to do around the area that you can make a day out of it. Just 3 km away from the statue, Valley of Flowers is a beautiful garden where you can catch seasonal blooming flowers, and the butterfly garden which is only 2.1 km away. You can of course visit the dam, and there is also the Zarwani waterfall 4.3 km away and Naukta Vihar, which is 4.6 km away from the statue, perfect for boating. There's a wonderful light and sound show that happens every evening at the statue except on Monday. You can book your tickets online at the official website, or get them there directly.
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
Best Time To Visit: October to March, when it is colder. We suggest you visit during the day time.
Entry:
For normal entry: INR 120 plus INR 30 for bus charges for adults; INR 60 plus INR 30 (for bus charges) for children between 3 and 15, free for children below three
For Observation Deckview: INR 350 for adults; INR 200 for children between three and 15; free for children below three
How To Get There: The closest railway station and airport are Vadodara. By road it is three hours away from Ahmadabad.
