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Statue of Unity

World's tallest statue, 182m, over the Narmada dam

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Best time to visit Statue of Unity

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: November to February
  • Shoulder: March and October, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to September

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Statue of Unity season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Best weather for the viewing gallery, boat rides and Valley of Flowers garden below.

Summer March to May Shoulder

Very hot on the open dam-side grounds, viewing-gallery queues sit in blazing sun.

Monsoon June to September Do not go

Reservoir looks dramatic when full, but heavy rain often shuts the boat ride and gardens.

Autumn October to November Prime time

Reservoir is at its fullest right after monsoon - October is great for seeing the dam in flood.

What Statue of Unity is actually like

Big-ticket domestic attraction - buses of families and school groups, easy solo day trip

Things to do in Statue of Unity

The local places worth your time in and around Statue of Unity, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Sardar Sarovar Dam

    Reservoir · 3 km out

    The Narmada dam the statue faces; overflow after a good monsoon is the real sight, seen from the dam view point.

  • Sardar Patel Zoological Park

    Wildlife · 5 km out

    Signed as Jungle Safari, a terraced zoo and walk through aviary; two hours, cheapest on the combined statue ticket.

  • Valley of Flowers (Kevadia)

    Garden · 2 km out

    Riverfront flower beds along the approach road to the statue; walk it at first light before the coach parties arrive.

  • Cactus Garden

    Garden · 6 km out

    Domed succulent house by the dam backwater with a few hundred species; twenty minutes, on most combo tickets.

  • Zarwani Falls

    Waterfall · 25 km out

    Stepped falls inside Shoolpaneshwar sanctuary, a short walk off the road; monsoon only, forest ticket at the gate.

  • Garudeshwar

    Temple · 12 km out

    Riverside town around the Vasudevanand Saraswati samadhi with ghats on the Narmada; a calm hour away from Kevadia.

  • Rajpipla

    Heritage · 22 km out

    Old princely town of faded palaces and a lake; the Vadia Palace is private, so view the facade from the road.

Getting to Statue of Unity

Fly/train to Vadodara (BRC), then 1.5-2h drive/shuttle bus to Kevadia

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Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Mid-range
How busy
Busy at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
100 m
State
Gujarat
Coordinates
21.8380, 73.7191

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Statue of Unity?

November to February is peak season in Statue of Unity. March and October is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to September. Reservoir is at its fullest right after monsoon - October is great for seeing the dam in flood.

How many days do you need in Statue of Unity?

1 day is the usual stay. Big-ticket domestic attraction - buses of families and school groups, easy solo day trip.

How do you get to Statue of Unity?

Fly/train to Vadodara (BRC), then 1.5-2h drive/shuttle bus to Kevadia. Practical ways in: flight, train and road.

Is Statue of Unity expensive, and does it get crowded?

Mid-range by Indian travel standards, and it runs busy at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

Is there a festival in Statue of Unity?

Oct 31: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (Statue of Unity anniversary). Time a trip around it and you see the place at its loudest, but book beds early.

What are the best things to do in Statue of Unity?

Sardar Sarovar Dam, Sardar Patel Zoological Park, Valley of Flowers (Kevadia), Cactus Garden, Zarwani Falls and Garudeshwar, and more. The Narmada dam the statue faces; overflow after a good monsoon is the real sight, seen from the dam view point.

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