Nearest Attractions
ValleyOf Flowers
A valley of flowers, ‘Light & Sound Show’, wall of unity and tent city- these are some of the attractions of the on 182-meter tall Statue of Unity constructed at the downstream the Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) dam on River Narmada. The Valley of Flower began with 48,000 plants in 2016 and has now reached up to 2,400,000 plants. ‘Valley of Flowers’ will be one of the attractions of ‘Statue of Unity’. The statue is flanked by a 17 km long patch of colorful flowers along the banks of River Narmada to make the spot resembling a rainbow of flowers setup on earth.
ButterflyGarden
The Butterfly Garden along the banks of the Narmada river makes it an attractive spot to appreciate the assortment of these flying jewels. “Butterflies are flying flowers, and flowers are tethered butterflies.” Here are some of the best plants that attract butterflies! A butterfly’s wish list also includes sunny open spaces, shelter from the wind, and freshwater. There are also suitable places for them to lay eggs and host plants for caterpillars to thrive. Walkthrough this beautifully designed park to get a close view of stunning butterflies.
EktaNursery
Ekta Nursery is being developed in the vicinity of the Statue of Unity, in line with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision that visitors, when they return, should take back with them seedlings as a plant of unity. Out of the one million plants targeted, 0.3 million plants are in 'ready to sell' stage and the other 0.7 million are likely to be ready soon.
ZarwaniWaterfall
The waterfall is one refreshing place in a dense part of the jungle and this is a famous one in that there are other places that can also be visited. People from neighboring places make it a point to visit these falls. It flourishes to its full grandeur in monsoon when the waterfall attracts lots of tourists. This is the fantastic Zarwani Waterfalls deep inside Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
CactusGarden
A grand architectural greenhouse is an ecological habitat of nearly 450 national and international species of cacti and succulent plants. Cactus Garden has a collection of Indian succulents, which is considered to be the largest in the world. 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 the aquatic surroundings. 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 meters.
JungleSafari
The Jungle Safari covers 375 acres at seven different levels ranging from an altitude or elevation of 29 meters to 180 meters, on the right bank of the Narmada River, near Statue of Unity. The park is home to more than 186 species of fauna, covering various biomes of Africa, Australia, Asia, and America. Visitors will also be able to spot India’s endangered species, which includes the magnificent big cats such as Asiatic Lion, Royal Bengal Tiger, and Leopard. The safari route has been designed such, that the visitors can view animal activities, spot reptiles and watch birds.
VishwaVan
A grand architectural greenhouse is an ecological habitat of nearly 450 national and international species of cacti and succulent plants. Cactus Garden has a collection of Indian succulents, which is considered to be the largest in the world. 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 the aquatic surroundings. 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 meters.
ChildrenNutrition Park
Children Nutrition Park is constructed in close proximity to the Statue of Unity- World’s Tallest Statue and near Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadia. The main feature of this park is the Nutri Train. The train runs on a 600 meters long track and take children to various stations.
KevadiyaNight
A stretch of road from Ekta Dwar to the dam, 8.5 km in length, is decorated with colorful vibrant motifs lights and artistic splendors. Kevadia road motif light is a representation of a happy street to pay a tribute to the Statue of Unity. There are various attractive patterns of flowers, palm trees, birds and artistic designing of the neon light clusters, which create an endless continuation lighting chain.
SardarSarovar Dam
One of the 30 dams planned on river Narmada, Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) is the largest structure. The foundation stone of the project was laid out by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 5 April 1961. It is reckoned as one of the largest dams in the world and India’s third highest concrete dam, a large hydraulic engineering project comprising construction of a series of large irrigation and hydroelectric multi-purpose dams on the Narmada River.
KhalvaniEco-Tourism
Khalwani Eco-Tourism is located near the Dyke -4, along the bank of a perennial stream fed by the waters released from the Godbole Gate. The area is surrounded by hillocks bearing typical deciduous forests of this area. The chirping of birds, the flowing waters of Narmada, the undulating terrain and the various shades of green foliage makes this place ideal for camping and hiking. The proximity of Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary will hold sway for wildlife enthusiasts.
AROGYAVAN
Recognising the importance of these medicinal plants, Arogya Van (Herbal Garden) is developed near Statue of Unity, which is spread over an area of about 17 acres. Arogya Van exhibits a wide range of medicinal plants and health-related landscapes. The aim of this attraction at kevadia, is to raise awareness about the important role played by plants in the wellness of human beings. Emphasis is also laid on Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation for being an integral part of a person’s well-being.
DINOTRAIL
Rajasaurus Narmadensis is a species of carnivorous abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the late Cretaceous of India. Not many of us are aware that India was once a home to a number of dinosaurs from the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous. Gujarat is one of the few states of India that contains a wealth of dinosaur fossilized remains. Rajasaurus is a genus of carnivorous abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of India, containing one species – Rajasaurus Narmadensis. The bones were excavated from the Lameta Formation (a sedimentary rock formation found in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, India) in the Gujarat state of Western India, probably inhabiting what is now the Narmada River Valley.
MirrorMaze
The mirror maze or house of mirrors is a part of Children’s Nutrition Park. The maze will consist of an array of mirrors of different sizes and shapes. To add to the excitement of exploring the maze, visitors will experience various obstacles while navigating between the starting and end points like a shaking bridge etc.
EktaMall
The very name Ekta Mall, symbolises unity in diversity, a hallmark of Indian culture. Here at Ekta Mall, handlooms, handicrafts and traditional textile showrooms as been opened from various states of India have come together to promote Indian Handicratfs, at a location that stands for unity and national integration. The Mall is spread over 35,000 square feet area.
EktaFood Court
Ekta food court covering an area of 1617 square metre, has been developed near Statue of Unity. This Food Court is built as per international standards, with seating capacity for 650 people. The Food Court offers the best of both international and Indian cuisines.
Unity GlowGarden
The evenings around the Statue of Unity in Kevadia 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.
EktaDwar
A stretch of road from Ekta Dwar to the dam, 8.5 kms in length, is decorated with colourful vibrant motifs lights and artistic splendours. Kevadia road motif light is a representation of happy street to pay a tribute to the Statue of Unity. There are various attractive patterns of flowers, palm trees, birds and artistic designing of neon light cluster, which create an endless continuation lighting chain.
