KEVADIA STATUE OF UNITY

The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height  of 182 metres, located near Kevadia in the state of Gujarat, India. It  depicts Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel,  who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent  India and an adherent of Mahatma Gandhi

The evenings around the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar are illuminated  with attractive and vibrant lights now, as the Unity Glow Garden, a  unique theme park has been developed with a glimmering array of  installations, figures and optical illusions. There are many botanical  and various animals and birds and LED fountain inspired with glowing  lights on display to welcome all tourists to experience the joy of night  tourism.

Recent excavations in the Narmada valley, have revealed that Rajasaurus  Narmadensis, an endemic species of dinosaur, was existing in the Narmada  valley during Cretaceous period [also known as the ‘K-period’]. The  K-period spanned between Jurassic period (145 million years ago) and  Paleogene Period (66 million years ago).

A state-of-art zoological park with unique collection of indigenous and  exotic animals and birds from the various biogeographic regions of the  world, is located at the picturesque hills near the tallest statue of  the world “The Statue of Unity” and “The Sardar Sarovar Dam” at Ekta Nagar.  This zoo will take you through an adventurous and exciting trip of  watching wildlife, enjoying scenic beauty of the hills and entertaining  experiences of a lifetime.

The Cactus Garden is a unique botanical garden at the Statue of Unity  site, created to exhibit a huge variety of Cacti and succulents, the  true miracles of adaptation. The thought behind the development of the  cactus garden is to provide an experience of the desert ecosystem in the  midst of a landmass well entrenched in an aquatic surrounding. There  are 6 lakh plants of 450 species spread across 25 acres of open land and  inside the dome having an area of 836 square metres.

The Butterfly Garden along the banks of Narmada river, makes it an  attractive spot to appreciate the assortment of these flying jewels. The  garden harbours more than 70 species of butterflies. The garden is  covering 10 acres of area with 150 species of nectar plants and larval  host plants. Special care has been taken in the landscaping of the park  to support the diversity of butterfly species.The Butterfly Garden has been developed in a way to create an  environment that attracts butterflies and gives them a habitat to  proliferate. Since butterflies feed on the nectar of flowers, there are  hundreds of flowering plants that will provide them with food.

Now enjoy the thrilling experience of viewing world’s tallest  statue, the “Statue of Unity” during the Ferry Ride in the pristine  Narmada Waters. This cruise also provides a gripping experience of the “On  Board dinner“ during the cruise sailing while the forest night sets in Ekta Nagar and  attractive lighting takes over the hearts of the thousands of tourists.  The dinner is a life time experience as very delicious cuisines are  available adding value to the naturally rich surroundings.  A Souvenir  shop and a food stall are available for the guests to shop on the lower  deck. The upper deck has the wheel house for control and navigation of  the vessel. There is an additional space on the upper deck for the  passengers for an unobstructed and mesmerising view of the statue and to  experience the most hypnotic scenery along the Narmada River.

River rafting is undoubtedly one of the most enthralling and physically  demanding adventure sports in the world. Narmada, the largest west  flowing river in the country, and the lifeline of millions has now  ushered in the thrilling experience for the adventure enthusiasts who  can now enjoy river rafting in 4.5 km. stretch with whirlpools,  rapids and many turns which provide an exciting and unforgettable  rafting experience for the first time in Gujarat. The adrenaline rush and the excitement experienced while riding and  tumbling down the waters of fast flowing Narmada river across boulder  strewn bed is simply unmatched by any other sport. So be embraced by the  thrills of rafting, as there are as many as 6 rapids through the  channel of Narmada. This river rafting activity has become possible at  Khalwani in Ekta Nagar, due to regular release of 600 cusec flow of water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a concrete gravity dam built on the  Narmada River in Navagam near the town of Kevadiya, Narmada District, in  the state of Gujarat, India. The dam was constructed to provide water  and electricity to four Indian states: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh,  Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Considered the third highest dam in India and the second biggest in the  world, the Sardar Sarovar dam is another one of the largest tourist  attractions. At night, the dam is lit up with a dazzling light show that  dances following the sound effects, entertaining the crowd. You can view the dam from the view point 1 km away from the Statue of Unity campus. Do not miss viewing at night when there is a show from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM.