Statue of Unity
સ્ટેચ્યુ ઓફ યુનિટી
A 182-meter bronze statue of Patel, the tallest statue in the world. The 153-meter viewing gallery overlooks the Narmada River and the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
The Statue of Unity stands in Ekta Nagar (formerly Kevadia) on the banks of the Narmada River. It was completed in 2018 and depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister after independence. At 182 meters, it is the tallest statue in the world. An elevator takes you up to a viewing gallery at about 153 meters, overlooking the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the river valley. The pedestal houses an exhibition hall on Patel's life, and a laser light show runs in the evening. Nearby attractions include the Valley of Flowers, a jungle safari park and boat rides. Admission comes in standard and viewing gallery tickets. Book online in advance during peak season. The statue is closed on Mondays. It is about 90 km from Vadodara, roughly a 2-hour drive, and is usually planned as a full-day trip.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 08:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
- Hazira Maqbara
- Mandvi Gate
- Nyay Mandir
- Sursagar Lake
- Sri Aurobindo Niwas
- Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum