Kevadia (Statue of Unity)
Home of the World's Tallest Statue
Overview
Kevadia, officially renamed Ekta Nagar, is a planned tourism town in the Narmada district of Gujarat, built around the Statue of Unity, the 182-metre statue of independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that opened in 2018 as the tallest statue in the world. It stands on an island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river, roughly 90 km from Vadodara. Around it lie a viewing gallery inside the statue, the Valley of Flowers, a jungle-safari park, and a cactus garden. MyTripMyTravel runs Kevadia as a polished day-and-night monument experience with chauffeured transfers from Vadodara or Ahmedabad.
Kevadia, now officially Ekta Nagar, is a purpose-built destination in the Narmada district of eastern Gujarat, created around a single colossal landmark. The Statue of Unity, unveiled in 2018, honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the statesman who integrated the princely states into independent India, and at 182 metres it is the tallest statue in the world, nearly twice the height of New York's Statue of Liberty.
The statue rises on an island in the Narmada, directly facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam, with a high viewing gallery at chest level reached by lifts. In the years since, an entire tourism zone has grown around it: the Valley of Flowers riverside gardens, a jungle-safari zoological park, a cactus and butterfly garden, an Ekta cruise on the reservoir, and a nightly laser-and-sound show projected onto the statue.
MyTripMyTravel runs Kevadia as a smoothly managed excursion rather than a scramble. We arrange viewing-gallery timing, chauffeured transfers from Vadodara or Ahmedabad, and can combine it with the heritage of Vadodara or the wider Gujarat circuit for a fuller journey.
At a glance
Kevadia (Statue of Unity) in brief
When to visit
October to March
October to March is the comfortable season for Kevadia, with pleasant days for the viewing gallery, gardens, and dam views. The monsoon (July to September) is dramatic, when the Narmada is high and the Sardar Sarovar Dam may be in spate, a spectacular but crowded and wet time. April to June brings severe inland heat above 40°C, best avoided or handled with early-morning visits and an air-conditioned fleet. Evenings year-round are worth staying for the nightly laser-and-sound show on the statue.
Things to do
Experiences in Kevadia (Statue of Unity)
Statue of Unity viewing gallery
A high-speed lift to the observation gallery inside the 182-metre statue, level with Patel's chest, overlooking the Narmada valley.
Sardar Sarovar Dam
The massive dam on the Narmada that the statue faces, one of India's largest, best seen when the river is high.
Valley of Flowers (Bharat Van)
Landscaped riverside gardens planted along the approach to the statue, vivid through the cooler months.
Jungle Safari park
A large zoological and safari park on the surrounding hills, home to a wide range of Indian and exotic species.
Cactus & Butterfly gardens
Themed botanical attractions among the cluster of parks that have grown up around the monument.
Laser & sound show
The nightly light show projected onto the statue, narrating Patel's life against the dark river backdrop.
Getting there
How to reach Kevadia (Statue of Unity)
Vadodara (BDQ), about 90 km away, is the nearest airport; Ahmedabad and Surat offer wider connections with a longer drive.
Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) has its own railway station opened in 2021, with direct trains from major cities; we handle the transfer.
Kevadia is well connected by good roads from Vadodara, Bharuch, and Ahmedabad, an easy chauffeured leg.
Our air-conditioned, GPS-tracked vehicles run the Vadodara to Kevadia route and shuttle between the dispersed statue-zone attractions.
Where to stay
The best-appointed resorts and tent city within the Ekta Nagar zone, closest to the statue and river.
Reliable mid-range hotels near Kevadia for an easy overnight around the monument and evening show.
Full-service city hotels in Vadodara, about 90 km away, for those pairing Kevadia with heritage sightseeing.
Where to eat
The classic unlimited vegetarian thali served at the resorts and food courts around the statue zone.
The organised dining plazas at Ekta Nagar offer a broad, family-friendly mix of Indian regional food.
For a wider spread, the restaurants of nearby Vadodara serve everything from Surti farsan to refined multi-cuisine menus.
Good to know
Kevadia (Statue of Unity), your questions
What is the Statue of Unity?
It is a 182-metre statue of independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, opened in 2018 near Kevadia in Gujarat. It is the tallest statue in the world and stands on an island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river.
Is Kevadia the same as Ekta Nagar?
Yes. The town of Kevadia was officially renamed Ekta Nagar. It is the planned tourism settlement built around the Statue of Unity in the Narmada district of Gujarat.
How do I reach the Statue of Unity?
The nearest airport is Vadodara (BDQ), about 90 km away, and Ekta Nagar has its own railway station opened in 2021. We arrange the fleet transfer on arrival.
Can you go up inside the statue?
Yes. A high-speed lift takes visitors to an observation gallery inside the statue, roughly at chest height, with views over the Narmada valley and the dam. We arrange timed access.
Is alcohol available in Kevadia?
No. Kevadia is in Gujarat, which is a dry state, so alcohol is restricted and requires a permit, which we can help foreign visitors obtain where needed.
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