Statue of Unity 1 Day Trip from Surat by Car

Day 1: Journey and Exploration

Morning: Depart early from Surat by car around 6:00 AM to reach the Statue of Unity by 10:00 AM. Enjoy the scenic drive and get your tickets to visit the statue and the Viewing Gallery.

Afternoon: After exploring the Statue and its Exhibition Hall, have lunch at one of the nearby eateries. Post lunch, visit the Sardar Sarovar Dam and take a relaxing boat ride on the Narmada River.

Evening: Spend the evening at the Valley of Flowers and the Ekta Nursery before starting the drive back to Surat, aiming to leave by 5:00 PM to reach Surat by 9:00 PM.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Statue of Unity & Viewing Gallery: 2 hours — ₹350 (entry + gallery ticket)
• Exhibition Hall: 1 hour — included in entry ticket
• Sardar Sarovar Dam: 1 hour — free entry
• Boat Ride on Narmada River: 1 hour — ₹200
• Valley of Flowers & Ekta Nursery: 1 hour — free entry
• Travel by Car (Surat to Statue of Unity round trip): Approx 8 hours — fuel cost approx ₹1500
• Lunch: 1 hour — approx ₹300 per person
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹2350 per person

Tips

To extend the trip, consider an overnight stay near the Statue of Unity to explore the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary the next day. For a shorter trip, you can skip the boat ride and the Valley of Flowers to save time and focus only on the statue and dam visit.