Statue of Unity Visitor FAQ: Entry Fee, Timings, Cancellation & Trip Planning Guide

Visitors ask the same questions again and again before a trip to the Statue of Unity. This guide answers the 20 most common ones in simple words, so you can plan your visit in a few minutes. All prices and timings come from the official ticket page.

Questions About Tickets and Prices

1. What is the Statue of Unity ticket price?
The statue of unity ticket price for the Basic Entry Ticket is ₹150 for adults and ₹90 for children. The Express Entry with Viewing Gallery costs ₹1030 for both adults and children.

2. What does the Basic Entry Ticket include?
It covers the main campus, museum, exhibition area, Audio Visual Gallery, Valley of Flowers viewpoint, Sardar Sarovar Dam, and the bus service between these points.

3. How much is the Viewing Gallery ticket?
The Express Entry with Viewing Gallery ticket costs ₹1030 for adults and children. It takes about 2 hours and gives you elevator access to the gallery.

4. Where can I book my ticket online?
You can reserve your statue of unity ticket on the official ticket page. Choose your date, select the ticket type, pay online, and save your e-ticket.

5. What are the prices of the other attractions?

6. Can I cancel my ticket?
Yes. Basic Entry tickets accept cancellation up to 5 days before the visit date. The refund comes after administrative and payment gateway charges.

Questions About Timings

7. What are the Statue of Unity timings?
The complex stays open Monday to Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The Entry Ticket and Viewing Gallery run from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

8. When does the Jungle Safari run?
The Jungle Safari runs from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

9. What is the time for river rafting?
River Rafting at Khalwani runs from 08:00 AM to 03:30 PM.

10. When is the Narmada Aarti by boat?
The Narmada Aarti Darshan by Boat runs from 06:30 PM to 07:45 PM.

11. What is the best time of day to visit?
Arrive between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The weather feels cooler, the queues stay shorter, and the morning light helps your photos.

12. How many hours do I need?
The statue, museum, and Viewing Gallery take about 3 to 4 hours. Add the safari, boat aarti, or rafting, and you need the full day.

Questions About the Monument

13. How tall is the Statue of Unity?
It stands 182 metres tall, which makes it the tallest statue in the world.

14. Who does the statue honor?
It honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the leader who helped unite India’s princely states after independence.

15. When did the monument open?
It opened on 31 October 2018, on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary.

16. How high is the Viewing Gallery?
The gallery sits at 153 metres. From there you see the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the Narmada River, and the surrounding hills.

Questions About Travel and Planning

17. Where is the Statue of Unity located?
It stands in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Narmada district, Gujarat, on the Narmada River.

18. How far is it from Ahmedabad and Vadodara?
Ahmedabad is about 190 to 200 km away, a drive of roughly 3.5 to 4 hours. Vadodara is about 90 km away, around 2 hours by road.

19. How can I reach the Statue of Unity?
You can travel by road, by train to Ekta Nagar railway station, or by air to Vadodara Airport and then continue by road.

20. Is a package cheaper than separate tickets?
A bundle often gives better value when you plan several attractions. Browse the statue of unity package options for ticket, hotel, and transportation combinations. For a simple entry booking, use the statue of unity entry tickets page.

Quick Tips Before You Go

• Book your tickets online early, since Viewing Gallery slots are limited
• Wear comfortable shoes, because the complex covers a large area
• Carry a photo ID and save your e-ticket, since mobile network can be weak
• Check the price again at booking time, because rates can change

Final Thoughts

A little preparation makes the visit smooth and stress free. Now you know the prices, timings, and travel basics, so the only step left is to pick your date and book.