STEPS-10,713 The Statue of Unity, dedicated to the ‘Iron Man of India’, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with the statue India just made its entry into the club of the tallest statues in the world. Dedicated to one of India’s founding fathers, and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Statue of unity, stands tall atop Sadhu Bet island on the Narmada facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam downstream in Kevadiya colony, about a 100 kilometres southeast of Vadodara,200 kilometre from the capital Ahmedabad. Nearest Airport-The Vadodara airport is about 90 kilometres away from the site. From the airport, you can hire a cab or use the state transport to get to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue. Nearest Railway-Vadodara railway station is the nearest rail head to the Sardar Patel statue. You can get on the public transport or book a cab to take you directly to the site. Tuesday through Sunday are statue of unity opening days. Statue of Unity opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm. For the betterment u can book the tickets from its official site. Please don’t forget your Mobile camera, DSLR, Mirrorless camera….
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