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Statue of Unity - World's Highest Statue
3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Days / 2 Nights
The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), popularly known as Iron Man, who was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India and the chief adherent of Mahatma Gandhi during the non-violent Indian Independence movement. Patel was highly respected for his leadership in uniting the 562 princely states of India to form the single Union of India. It is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 597 ft) 182 metres. It is located on a river facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada in Kevadiya colony, 100 kilometres from the city of Vadodara and 150 kilometres from Surat. The project was started by Gujarat C.M. Narendra Modi and was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar. It was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2018, the 143rd birth anniversary of Patel.
Arrive at Ekta Nagar by train or drive from Vadodara (approx. 2 hours). Check into your accommodation, such as the premium luxury tents at Tent City or local hotels. Head straight to the world's tallest monument. Explore the Museum and Exhibition Hall at the base to learn about Sardar Patel's life. Take the high-speed elevator to the Viewing Gallery inside the statue's chest for panoramic views of the Narmada River and Vindhyachal ranges. Find a spot on the main viewing grounds. Watch the dramatic projection mapping show across the body of the monument, Conclude your night at this illuminated theme park filled with glowing installations, optical illusions, and artistic light structures
Start early at the state-of-the-art zoological park. Take a guided golf cart ride to spot exotic birds and wild animals like Asiatic lions and Royal Bengal tigers across custom-designed biomes. View the engineering marvel of the massive dam. Right next to it, take a casual stroll along the 17-kilometre stretch of the flower-lined paths at the Valley of Flowers. Spend your afternoon exploring a cluster of specialised nature theme gardens via the hop-on bus route.
Visit the main viewing platforms to observe the scale of one of the world's largest concrete gravity dams. : Navigate through the largest lookup hedge maze in India, then stroll through the adjacent, colourful Valley of Flowers carpeted along the riverbank. : Head to the Ekta Nagar railway station or board your vehicle back home
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