The massiveness of the statue leaves all the visitors inside or outside India awestruck. When you visit the statue of unity, you get to experience and enjoy the tallest man-made structure on earth with a height of 182 meters.
This outstanding statue of the great Indian figure Sardar Vallabbhai Patel is twice the size of the statue of liberty. The monument is capable of standing intact and resisting the wind velocity up to 60 m per second. Overall, it provides you a wondrous visual experience.
Recalling the freedom struggle
The statue reminds us of the great glory of the Indian independence struggle and the contribution and sacrifices of a great leader. It tells us to respect the unity and integrity of India and to continue the legacy which the freedom fighters fought for.
Mesmerizing views
Besides being the tallest statue on earth, the Statue of Unity offers you to witness the stunning beauty of nature. It is the most popular tourist place in Gujarat with an excellent amalgamation of concrete reality and nature at the same time.
At one place, you get to see this marvelous monument, touching the sky and the breathtaking sights of the hilly ranges of Vindhyachal and Satpura. The dazing Narmada River streaming across is an ultimate eye-pleasing view.
Some additional attractions near Statue of Unity
Wall of unity
There is a large wall of unity close to the Sardar Patel’s statue with the dimension of 50 ft * 15 ft. to build this structure, soil and iron is collected from different villages of different parts of the country.
Museum
If you are interested in knowing about Sardar Vallabbhai Patel who is also known as the Iron man of India, then you must visit the museum where you will get to see a great collection of flashback images as well as videos.
In addition to that, the museum shows some fascinating facts about the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the Statue of Unity as well. The museum is completely air-conditioned along with cushy seating arrangements for the visitors.
Valley of flower
It is stretched across an area of 230 hectares, well-defined with beautiful flowers. The valley of flowers is situated near Sarovar Dam and a great spot for rejoicing in the calmness of nature. If you are an enthusiastic photographer, you can get some precious clicks.
Sardar Sarovar Dam viewpoint
The viewpoint allows the visitors to enjoy the spectacular and scenic view of the Dam which is 1.2 km long, containing a height of 163 ft. The monsoon view of this spanking Dam will leave you spellbound. You can also visit the God bole Gate and the River bed powerhouse.
Light and sound show
The light and sound show is another significant attraction to this place that starts at 7.00 in the evening and lasts for one hour. It depicts Sardar Patel’s life and you will get to know about his contributions to India.
Details about ticket of Statue of Unity
Usually, there is a flood of visitors each day due to the extreme popularity of the statue of unity. You can book your tickets online quite easily for avoiding long queues.
- Express tickets: For adults, it costs Rs 1000 per head, allowing you to park your vehicle inside the campus.
- General tickets: General tickets cost Rs 120 per head for adults and kids up to 15 years Rs 60 per head.
- Viewing gallery tickets: For adults, one ticket costs Rs 350 and for kids up to 15 years, it costs Rs 200.
How to reach Statue of Unity?
The nearest airport is Vadodara, 3.5 kilometers distant from the statue. You can also consider flying down to Ahmedabad or even Mumbai and then enjoy a road trip.
The closest railway stations are Bharuch, Ankleshwar, and Vadodara. If you prefer the road journey, you can get buses from Ahmedabad which is 197 km away from the statue.
