The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet),[3] located near Kevadia in the state of Gujarat, India. It depicts Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent India and an adherent of Mahatma Gandhi. Patel is highly respected for playing a significant role in the political integration of India. The statue is located in Gujarat on the Narmada River in the Kevadiya colony, facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara.[4] The project was first announced in 2010, and construction started in October 2013 by Indian company Larsen & Toubro, with a total construction cost of ₹27 billion (US$422 million).[5] It was designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 31 October 2018, the 143rd anniversary of Patel's birth.[6]

2. Boat Rides at Statue of Unity

Take a 60 min boat ride, a 75 min Dinner Cruise, or a 15 minute thrilling High-Speed Boat ride with the Statue of Unity in the background. Hop aboard the Ekta Cruise for ₹413 per person and enjoy scenic views of the Narmada Ghat, Shulpaneshwar Temple, Sardar Sarovar Dam, and the Statue of Unity. Make a reservation for the Ekta Dinner Cruise at ₹1416 per adult and ₹708 per child for unlimited veg. buffet dinner with on-board performances and live entertainment. Or contact us to know more about the High Speed Boat ride.