Statue of Unity | World's Tallest Statue | Helicopter Ride | Sardar Sarovar | Gujarat

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Statue of Unity, Gujarat

Fast Facts:

"Cost nearly ₹3,000 crore / USD $40-45 Million / Euro €35-40 Million"

"Took 5 years to make, starting in 2013 and completed in 2018"

"Built by over 250 engineers and 3,400 labourers"

"Using 70,000 tonnes of cement, 18,500 tonnes of steel bars, 6,000 tonnes of structural steel and 1,700 tonnes of bronze"

"Twice the size of the Statue of Liberty, and 40% taller than Spring Temple Buddha"

"The height of the Statue was fixed as ‘182’ metres to match the total democratic assembly constituencies in the state of Gujarat"

"The base of the Statue is constructed with over 129 tonnes of scrap iron, donated by nearly 100 million farmers from across India"
The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home minister of independent India. Known as the ‘Ironman’ of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was instrumental in India’s independence struggle, and then for the integration of over 500 princely states into the Union of India.

The bronze statue of the founding father of the Republic of India stands 182 metres tall grabbing the attention of the whole world as the 'Tallest Statue in the World'. It is located on a river facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada in Kevadiya colony, 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara and 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Surat.

The project was first announced in 2010 and the construction of the statue started in October 2013 by Larsen & Toubro, It was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, and was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October 2018, the 143rd birth anniversary of Patel.

The statue is built to withstand winds of up to 180 kilometres per hour (110 mph) and earthquakes measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale which are at a depth of 10 km and within a radius of 12 km of the statue. This is aided by the use of two 250-tonne tuned mass dampers which ensure maximum stability. The total height of the structure is 240 m (790 ft), with a base of 58 m (190 ft) and statue of 182 m (597 ft). The height of 182 was specifically chosen to match the number of seats in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly.

The statue is divided into five zones of which only three are accessible to the public. From its base to the level of Patel's shins is the first zone which has three levels and includes an exhibition area, mezzanine and roof. Zone 1 contains a memorial garden and a museum. The second zone reaches up to Patel's thighs, while the third extends up to the viewing gallery at 153 metres. Zone 4 is the maintenance area while the final zone comprises the head and shoulders of the statue.

Over 128,000 tourists visited it in 11 days after it was opened to the public on 1 November 2018. The daily average tourist footfall at Statue of Unity during November 2019 reached 15,036, outpacing Statue of Liberty (attracts around 10,000 daily visitors on average).

How to Reach?

The Statue of Unity is located 90 kms from Vadodara, 150 kms from Surat and 200 kms from Ahmedabad.

The nearest railway station and airport to the Statue of Unity are both located in Vadodara. However one can easily visit the Statue of Unity from Ahmedabad and Surat, with both cities having railway stations, airports, and being within 2-4 hours driving distance from the Statue of Unity.

Planning a 1-Day Trip to the Statue of Unity?

Visit timings & duration – The Statue of Unity is open from 8 am to 6 pm, and closed on Mondays. It's suggested to visit the Valley of Flowers, Sardar Sarovar Dam and other nearby attractions during daylight hours, keeping your visit to the Statue and Museum closer to sunset.

Pick a less crowded day – try visiting between Tuesdays and Fridays, and avoid weekends. Also while official timings say the monument closes at 6 pm, it probably relates more to entry of new people within the monument. One can easily leave the monument premises at their own convenience, especially as the laser show itself starts near sundown.

Book online and keep a soft or hard copy of the pass handy – if booking online, tickets need to be booked atleast 24 hours in advance of your visit.

Helicopter and Boat Rides – The helicopter ride is available from 9:30 am to 1 hour before sunset on all days expect Mondays. Also available on location is a 1 hour boat ride in Sardar Sarovar.

Don’t miss the Valley of Flowers and a drive past the Narmada Main Canal gate on your way out.

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