Statue Of Unity in 2 Days 2 Nights

Highlights

• The statue is divided into five zones of which only three are accessible to the public. From its base to the level of Patel's shins is the first zone which has three levels and includes an exhibition area, mezzanine floor and roof. It contains a museum, a memorial garden and an Audio Visual Hall to depict the life and struggles of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The 2nd zone reaches up to Patel's thighs, while the 3rd extends up to the viewing gallery at 153 m. The concrete towers which form the statue's legs contain two elevators each that can carry 26 people at once to the viewing gallery in all of 30 seconds. One can get a panoramic view of the surroundings from the viewing gallery. Zone 4 is the maintenance area while the zone 5 comprises the head and shoulders of the statue.
• In the evening, a 30 minute laser show is conducted every day. There is a three-star hotel inside the complex for those who are willing to stay overnight. From the mainland, visitors need to take a bridge to get to the statue. One can also find ferries to reach the statue from the edge of Sardar Sarovar Dam.