Statue of unity a wonderful architecture

What is Statue of Unity?

The Statue of Unity is a tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel

My understanding was very limited about this amazing project and dream behind the statue. I had been read about one of the great personality on India during my early school syllabus. So that I was little more excited to my visit.

Sardar Vallabhai Patel (1875–1950)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who as an Indian statesman and independence activist and the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home minister of independent India.

He was the chief adherent of Mahatma Gandhi during the non-violent Indian Independence movement. And he was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi during india’s independent movement.

There are many more to describe about the greatest person Sardar Vallabhai Patel. It will be better you to visit his history than my words.

Height of the statue

As on today this is the highest statue in the world with the height 182 meters (597 feet),

I have read from the wall:

Statue of Unity (India) – 182 Meters

Spring Temple Buddha (China) – 153 Meters

Ushiku Daibutsu (Japan) – 120 Meters

Statue of Liberty (USA) – 93 Meters

The Mother land calls (Russia) – 85 Meters

 And, the statue is facing to the downstream of Narmada Dam

Where is Statue of Unity Located?

I was stated my journey from Ahmadabad (City of one of India’s state Gujrat) and pass by Vadodara.

From Vadodara, I have travelled by road about 110 Kilometres, the final destination name is Kavadiya Colony (Narmada valley) it is under Narmada District.

The statue is visible from about 8killometer away from my journey  

I found there is no traffic congestion, plenty of space for parking and tasty refreshment are available around with reasonable price.

I am not familiar with the geographical history as I have no detailed data on hand. But, what I have seen is,

Attractions:

As I understand that, the statue is divided to five zones and 3 zone only accessible to public. Zone 1 is including a memorial museum and garden, zone 2 reach up to the statues thigh level, and zone 3 is up to the viewing gallery.

Laser Light Show

A Light and Sound show using laser lights projected on the Statue of Unity The beautiful and colourful laser lighting with an excellent narration of the history and life of Sardar Patel and his unforgettable contribution to the Independence of India and the unification of India as one nation.

The Valley of Flowers

 

Visited The Valley of Flowers. I have read that, the valley is spread across 600 acres. The number of flowers planted with 48,000 and as on now, it reached 2,400,000. And there are 5 type of unique creations in the valley, the design called Thematic Park. Named Garden of Senses Panchatatva, Green Energy and Upcycling Park, Sardar Park, Butterfly Park, Butterfly garden and adventure park.  

There is selfie point and photo booths are located beside the park. It was a nice experience at the park.

Sardar Sarovar Dam

Which is the 3^rd highest dam in India with 163 meters height and its discharging capacity is 100,000cubicmeter)

The dam is surrounded with The River Bed Power House, The Godbole Gate, and the Head Regulator of Main Canal. (Which I have not visited due to time constrain)

Many other amenity projects are still under construction and, I will visit again.

General Information’s:

Direct road transport: Please visit https://gsrtc.in/site/

Statue of unity: Please visit https://statueofunity.in/