Useful Information & Facts About The Statue of Unity

Useful Information About The Statue of Unity

• Visiting Hours:

- The Statue of Unity opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday.

- The Laser Light and Sound Show can be viewed from 7:30 PM onwards daily, except on Mondays.

- The Statue of Unity is closed on Mondays for maintenance work.

• How to Reach:

- Statue of Unity is easily accessible from a number of airports, railway stations, and bus transportation hubs.

- The nearest Airports to the Statue of Unity are Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara International Airports. These airports have international flight paths and connect all major airports globally.

  Distance, Travel Options, Cost from various city to Statue Of Unity

• Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity Distance, Travel Options, Cost & More

• Distance – 200 km
• Transit Time - 3-5 hours
• Bus – Available half way up to Vadodara
• Train – Available half way up to Vadodara
• Taxi – Many options available
• Self Drive – Many options available

• - The Statue of Unity is roughly 200 km southeast of Ahmedabad, a journey usually taking 3-5 hours one way. 

• - There is no direct bus or train between Ahmedabad and Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia-Narmada or Statue of Unity. 

• - Your best option is to hire a full-day taxi from Ahmedabad or hire a self-drive car. A taxi should cost you Rs. 2,500 onwards one way, though it is advisable you keep the same driver for the return journey as well.

• - You can also take a bus or train to Vadodara and hire a Taxi from there. There are trains between Ahmedabad and Vadodara hourly from Ahmedabad Junction costing Rs. 120 onwards. Buses to Vadodara are available almost every 30 minutes from Paldi or Manas Complex in Ahmedabad, costing Rs. 190 onwards.

• - A taxi from Vadodara to Statue of Unity should be upwards of Rs. 1,000 one way depending on the car you hire.

• Vadodara to Statue of Unity Distance, Travel Options, Cost & More

• Distance – 90 km

• Transit Time - 2 hours

• Bus – Not available

• Train – Not available

• Taxi – Many options available

• Self Drive – Many options available

• - The Statue of Unity is roughly 90 km from Vadodara, a journey that usually takes 2 hours.

• - A taxi from Vadodara to Statue of Unity should be upwards of Rs. 1,000 one way depending on the car you hire. It is advisable you keep the same driver for the return journey as well.

• Surat to Statue of Unity Distance, Travel Options, Cost & More

• Distance – 150 km

• Transit Time - 3-5 hours

• Bus – Not available

• Train – Available half way up to Vadodara

• Taxi – Many options available

• Self Drive – Many options available

• -The Statue of Unity is roughly 150 km northeast of Surat, a journey which can take between 3-5 hours depending on your mode of transport.

• - There are no buses between Surat and Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia-Narmada or Statue of Unity. Hiring a private taxi or a self-drive car maybe your best option.

• - A taxi should cost upward of Rs. 2,000 one way, though it is advisable you keep the same driver for the return journey as well.

• - You can also take a train or bus from Surat to Vadodara, and take a taxi from there. There are trains and buses between the two cities available every 30 minutes, with tickets costing Rs. 160 upwards.

• - A taxi from Vadodara to Statue of Unity should be upwards of Rs. 1,000 one way depending on the car you hire.

Facts About Statue Of Unity Of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, World’s Tallest Statue:

1. The project was first announced on 7th October 2010

2. The tallest statue in the world

3.The base of the statue has three floors – the exhibit floor, mezzanine, and the roof

4. Located on the river island Sadhu Bet in Narmada district, Gujarat

5.The statue covers an area of 20,000 square meters and is surrounded by a 12 square 

kilometer artificial lake.

6. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta Trust (SVPRET), a special purpose vehicle was created by the Gujarat government

7. Iron needed for the statue and other structures has been collected from all over India

8. Iron collected through donation has not been used for the main statue

9. The statue is being constructed with steel framing, reinforced cement concrete, and bronze coating

10. Larsen & Toubro won the contract for the lowest bid

11. The foundation of this grand statue was laid on 31st October 2013

12. The statue represents Sardar Patel, wearing characteristic garments, in a walking stance

13. The project is built under Public–Private Partnership model

14. The project supervision is done by Michael Graves and Associates, Meinhardt and GroupTurner Construction (project manager of Burj Khalifa)

18. The Statue of Unity can withstand wind velocity up to 60 m/sec, vibration and earthquake

19. The monument houses fast elevators which will shorten the transit time for guests

20. Around 4,076 laborers are employed to work at the site, working in two shifts

21. The Observation Deck – Located at a height of 500 ft from the river bed

28. One can book online tickets to visit the Statue of Unity
29. Tickets fare varies from Rs. 350 to Rs. 60, while bus charges are Rs. 30 to reach the spot.

      

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