Statue Of Unity Tour Packages

According to records about 130,000 tourists went to witness the Statue of Unity within 11 days of its inauguration. As it has been quite famous, this whole tourism approach deals with providing a versatile destination for family picnics, day-outs and tours. An area with the world’s tallest statue, a valley, nearby dam, forests, waterfalls, etc. this can easily be called one of the most attractive destinations. So, wait no more and opt for the best Statue of Unity package tour!

Places To Visit with Statue of Unity Packages

If you are opting for a Statue of Unity travel package, make sure to add these hand-picked attractions to your itinerary.

1. Sardar Sarovar Dam

What’s Special: Adventurous activities, birdwatching

Nearby Attractions: Statue Of Unity, Butterfly Garden, Valley of Flowers, Zarwani Falls, Arogya Van

Timings: 8:30 to 5:30 pm

Transportation Options: Cab, bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw

Sardar Sarovar Dam is about 4 km away from the Statue of Unity. Positioned on the river Narmada, this dam is one of the largest man-made dams in the country. Activities like birdwatching, boating, picnics, campfires, hiking and many others are popular among travellers coming here. You can also visit Bharuch, the oldest Gujarat city with loads of cultural, historical and archaeological importance.

2. Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary

What’s Special: Various species of animals and birds

Nearby Attractions: Statue Of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Zarwani Falls, Valley of Flowers, Ninai Waterfall

Timings: Open throughout the day

Transportation Options: Cab, bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw

A forest spread about 610 sq. km, Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary is home to numerous exotic and intriguing animals and bird species like leopards, Chausinga, sloth bears, Rhesus macaque, barking deer, flying squirrels, Pangolin, Herpetofauna, and thousands of migratory birds. Established in 1982, the sanctuary is made of a mixed forest of teak, deciduous dry jungles, and riverine forest. It is an excellent destination for nature lovers, explorers and photographers alike.

3. Zarwani Waterfalls

What’s Special: Picnic spot, natural beauty

Nearby Attractions: Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Statue of Unity, Butterfly Garden

Timings: Open throughout the day

Transportation Options: Cab, bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw

Located around 15 km from the Statue of Unity, Zarwani Waterfalls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Gujarat. Positioned in the heart of Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, the spectacular waterfall is an excellent location for hiking, trekking, day-out picnics, wildlife photography, etc. The water cascades down from a height of about 25 m into a pool.

4. Butterfly Garden

What’s Special: Several species of butterflies

Nearby Attractions: Cactus Garden, Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Statue of Unity, Zarwani Waterfalls

Timings: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Transportation Options: Cab, bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw

Positioned along the bank of Narmada River, the Butterfly Garden harbours more than 70 species of butterflies and 150 species of nectar plants and larval host plants. The garden was created to give butterflies the optimal habitat, hence there are also specific places for them to lay eggs and host plants for caterpillars to thrive. While covering an area of around 10 acres, the garden makes a perfect place to get close to nature.

5. Ninai Waterfalls

What’s Special: Picnic spot, scenic views

Nearby Attractions: Butterfly Garden, Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Statue of Unity, Zarwani Waterfalls

Timings: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Transportation Options: Cab, bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw

A 30 ft long waterfall situated about a hundred kilometres away from the Statue of Unity, Ninai Waterfalls is a must-visit place to add to your Statue of Unity tour package. This is almost in between the Dediapada forest range and Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary and provides out-of-the-world views of both. The nearest railway station is Bharuch which is around 125 km away and the nearest airport is Surat Airport which is 180 km away from it.

Best Time To Visit

Summers

During the summer season, this part of the country is warm and dry, although it provides excellent opportunities for trekking.

Winters

October to March is considered as a good time to visit the monument as the weather is immensely is pleasant during this time. You can definitely make the most of your package tour to Statue of Unity during this time.

Monsoons

To enjoy an extended trip, the monsoon season is highly recommended as the dam stays in its best vigour as well as the forests are greener and mesmerizing.

How To Reach?

By Air

You can book flight tickets till Ahmedabad, which is about 200 kms from the Statue. After that you can avail shared or cab ride services. Flights can also be booked till Vadodara airport, from where, again, modes of transport are available till the Statue of Unity.

By Railway

The Vadodara railway station, about 200 kms from the statue is the closest rail head. From the railway station, cab services, shared rides and even public transport facilities are largely available to take you to the statue instantly.

By Road

The most convenient and easiest roadway is by the State Highways 11 and 63. These take you to the nearest town of Kevadia, which is just 3 kms from the statue.