Statue of Unity Tour Ahmedabad: 182m Monument Guide

Ride 153 metres up inside the world's tallest monument

A full-day private tour from Ahmedabad to the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest monument at 182 metres, dedicated to Sardar Patel. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and visits to the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the Valley of Flowers. An elevator carries you to a viewing gallery high inside the statue for panoramic views of the dam, reservoir and mountain ranges. The company is recognized by India's Ministry of Tourism and employs local guides to support regional livelihoods.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Statue of Unity and nearby sights

• Travel from Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity
• Visit Statue of Unity and viewing gallery
• See Sardar Sarovar Dam
• Explore Valley of Flowers
• Return to Ahmedabad

The experience

The Statue of Unity rises 182 metres (nearly double the height of the Statue of Liberty), and took three and a half years, 3,000 workers and 300 engineers to complete. Built with 70,000 tonnes of cement, 18,500 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 1,700 metric tonnes of bronze, it commemorates Sardar Patel's integration of more than 500 princely states into the Union of India after independence. A 30-second elevator ride carries you to a viewing gallery at 153 metres, where you stand above the Sardar Sarovar Dam, its reservoir, and the Satpura and Vindhya mountains stretching across the horizon.

The day also takes in the Sardar Sarovar Dam itself, the third highest concrete dam in India at 163 metres, which frames views of the same mountain ranges from ground level. Then comes the Valley of Flowers, a 24-acre garden along the Narmada riverbank planted with more than 2.2 million flowering plants: ornamental flowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and creepers in various shades. Lunch is included, and your private car and English-speaking guide stay with you throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged from Ahmedabad, and the tour runs 14 hours door to door.

Five Senses Tours, the operator, is recognized by India's Ministry of Tourism and belongs to the Indian Association of Tour Operators. The company hires local guides and partners with local businesses to keep travel spending in the region.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ahmedabad.
• private car for the day.
• English-speaking guide.
• lunch.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by 5 Senses Walks

Is this one for you?The 14-hour day and the elevator ride to 153 metres suit anyone who can manage a full day of travel and wants the high vantage point. If you prefer a shorter outing or have mobility concerns with stairs and confined spaces, a half-day option or ground-level viewing of the dam may work better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How tall is the Statue of Unity and what can you see from the top?

The Statue of Unity stands 182 metres tall, nearly double the Statue of Liberty. An elevator takes you to a viewing gallery at 153 metres, where you see the Sardar Sarovar Dam, its reservoir, and the Satpura and Vindhya mountains.

What is the Statue of Unity built from?

The monument was constructed with 70,000 tonnes of cement, 18,500 tonnes of reinforcement steel, 6,000 tonnes of structural steel and 1,700 metric tonnes of bronze. It took three and a half years and 3,000 workers to complete.

Who was Sardar Patel and why is the statue dedicated to him?

Sardar Patel was responsible for integrating more than 500 princely states into the Union of India after independence. The Statue of Unity commemorates this historic unification.

What else do you visit besides the Statue of Unity?

The tour also includes the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the third highest concrete dam in India at 163 metres, and the Valley of Flowers, a 24-acre garden with over 2.2 million flowering plants along the Narmada riverbank.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour runs 14 hours total from hotel pickup in Ahmedabad through drop-off. Your private car and English-speaking guide are with you for the full day, and lunch is included.