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Kevadia (Ekta Nagar)

Kevadia (Ekta Nagar)

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Kevadia, now officially Ekta Nagar, is home to the Statue of Unity — at 182 metres, the tallest statue in the world — on the banks of the Narmada River.

State
Gujarat
Type
City
Best season
Winter
Things to do
3+

Kevadia, now officially Ekta Nagar, is home to the Statue of Unity — at 182 metres, the tallest statue in the world — on the banks of the Narmada River. Once a quiet settlement, it has been developed into a large tourism hub with theme gardens, a safari park, viewpoints and adventure activities.

When to go

October to March: comfortable by day, with a cool river breeze in the evenings.

Why visit

See the record-breaking Statue of Unity and its viewing gallery, catch the evening light-and-laser show, and explore the gardens, safari park and river activities nearby.

Cultural notes

Everything here is built around the idea of national unity and integration, and there are regular folk dance and music programmes drawing on the tribal traditions of the Narmada district.

How to reach

By Train: Ekta Nagar Railway Station (EKNR) has direct trains from major cities across India. By Air: Vadodara Airport (BDQ) is the closest domestic airport, roughly 90 km away. By Road: State highways run in from both Vadodara and Ahmedabad.

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Statue of UnityDay 1

Day 1

Statue of Unity

At 182 metres, the tallest statue in the world — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, independence leader and independent India's first deputy prime minister and home minister, standing above the Narmada facing the Sardar Sarovar dam, about a hundred kilometres south-east of Vadodara. Announced by Narendra Modi as Gujarat's chief minister in 2010, built by Larsen and Toubro from October 2013 at a cost of ₹27 billion, designed by the sculptor Ram V. Sutar, and inaugurated on 31 October 2018, which would have been Patel's 143rd birthday.

Valley of Flowers

Day 1

Valley of Flowers

A landscaped garden of about twenty-four hectares along the Narmada below the Statue of Unity — planted rather than wild, and not to be confused with the national park of the same name in Uttarakhand.

Day 1

Laser & light show

Laser & light show

Day 2

Day 2

Jungle Safari & Cactus Garden

Jungle Safari & Cactus Garden

Day 2

Ekta Cruise on the Narmada

Ekta Cruise on the Narmada

Zarwani Waterfall

Day 2

Zarwani Waterfall

Inside the Shoolpaneshwar sanctuary a short drive from Kevadia, and it only runs properly during and just after the monsoon. There is an eco-campsite at the bottom and a short walk in.

Food & cuisine

Signature dishes and local flavours to look for in Kevadia (Ekta Nagar).

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Gujarati Thali

Gujarati Thali

Local sweet-savoury thali

Food-court fare

Food-court fare

Tourist-complex dining

Dhokla

Dhokla

Gujarati snacks

Fafda-Jalebi

Fafda-Jalebi

Gujarati snacks

Sev Tameta

Sev Tameta

Gujarati vegetable dishes

Undhiyu

Undhiyu

Gujarati vegetable dishes

Chikki

Chikki

Buttermilk and brittle

Chaas

Chaas

Buttermilk and brittle

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Nearby getaways

Vadodara

Vadodara

~1.5 hrs

Surat

Surat

~2.5 hrs

Shopping

The Ekta Tribal Craft Market, near the main complex, sells tribal handicrafts, hand-woven textiles, bamboo items, and traditional jewellery made by local indigenous communities.

Things to do

How to spend your time in Kevadia (Ekta Nagar).

Viewing Gallery

Viewing Gallery

Ride up to the statue's chest-height gallery

Valley of Flowers & Arogya Van

Valley of Flowers & Arogya Van

Landscaped gardens along the Narmada

Popular attractions

The places in Kevadia (Ekta Nagar) most people come for.

Statue of Unity

Statue of Unity

Attraction3 hrsmorning

Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers

Viewpoint1 hrafternoon

Zarwani Waterfall

Zarwani Waterfall

Hidden Gem2 hrsmorning

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Frequently asked questions

How can I book tickets for the Statue of Unity viewing gallery?

Tickets must be purchased online via the official booking portal. Booking in advance is critical as daily slots for the high-rise viewing gallery are strictly limited.

Can I visit Kevadia using public transportation?

Yes, Kevadia is connected by direct train lines to major hubs, and the state-run GSRTC bus network operates regular premium and budget-friendly routes to the town.

How tall is the Statue of Unity?

182 metres - the tallest statue in the world, honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

How do I reach Kevadia?

It has its own railway station (Ekta Nagar); Vadodara (about 90 km) is the nearest big city and airport.

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