How to Reach Kevadiya to Visit the Statue of Unity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat From Various Cities Across India
Know how to reach Kevadiya to visit the newly inaugurated Statue of Unity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Kevadiya is a town in the Narmada district of Gujarat. Proposed to be a 'tent city' for tourism development, the town is making it to all headlines for the Statue of Unity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Statue of Unity is tallest statue in the world paying tribute to the great national leader. On the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, the statue was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The structure will definitely boost the tourism of the place and if you are planning to pay a visit, let us tell you how to get to Kevadia.
The Statue of Unity of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is located on a river island called Sadhu bet which faces the Narmada Dam. Covering over 20,000 square meters there is an artificial lake surrounding the statue. To reach the Statue of Unity one has to reach Kevadiya first. Sardar Patel Statue of Unity: Know the Rates and How to Book Tickets Online.
Nearest Railway Station to Kevadiya
If you want to go by train, there are no direct trains reaching the spot. So one will have to get down ar the nearest stations to Kevadiya. Among the major railway stations near to Kevadia are Vadodara (71.94 km), Bharuch (75.36 km) and Ankleshwar (77.95 km). The smaller station near to Kevadiya is Miyagam Karjan (63.02 km).
Nearest Airport to Kevadiya
If you have to go by air, then you will have to take a flight to Surat airport. From Surat, Kevadiya is 83 km. From Ahmedabad airport, to reach the Statue of Unity it is almost 200 km. There is good connectivity to Surat and Ahmedabad airports from the cities of Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and other metropolitan cities.
Distance to Kevadiya by Road From Major Cities
If you are choosing the roadways you can go through any of the major cities in Gujarat. The nearest city by road is Vadodara. It is 86 km away from Kevadiya. The distance from Surat to Kevadia-Narmada distance is 152 km. From Ahmedabad to Kevadiya is 193 km. If you are coming from Rajkot, it is around 383 km. Once you reach Kevadiya, one can take the local transport to reach the Statue of Unity.
The tallest statue in the world will surely be a spectacle for visitors and there are more plans to develop the area into a tent city. Are you planning to pay a visit to this magnificent structure?
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