7-Day Itinerary for Statue of Unity in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    3 hours (93 miles) from Statue of Unity

    Upon arrival in Ahmedabad, explore the local markets to experience the cultural diversity of Gujarat. Visit the Calico Museum of Textiles to learn about the traditional fabrics of India and the Sabarmati Ashram to see the home of Mahatma Gandhi, India's father of the nation.

  2. Day 2: Vadodara
    1.5 hours (55 miles) from Ahmedabad

    Visit the Laxmi Vilas Palace, the residence of the royal family of Vadodara, and the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, which has a vast collection of art and artifacts. The EME Temple, also known as the Dakshinamurthy Temple, is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

  3. Day 3: Statue of Unity
    1.5 hours (55 miles) from Vadodara

    Visit the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first deputy prime minister. Take an elevator to the observation deck for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The Sardar Sarovar Dam and the Valley of Flowers are also worth visiting.

  4. Day 4: Surat
    4 hours (124 miles) from Statue of Unity

    Visit the Dumas Beach, one of the most popular beaches in the city, and the Dutch Garden, which has a collection of ancient Dutch tombs. The Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden is a beautiful and peaceful garden with different varieties of plants and flowers.

  5. Day 5: Daman and Diu
    3 hours (96 miles) from Surat

    Visit the St. Jerome Fort, a beautiful fort constructed during the Portuguese era, and the Diu Museum, which has a collection of artifacts from the Portuguese era. The Nagoa Beach is a serene and picturesque beach with crystal clear waters.

  6. Day 6: Gir National Park
    5 hours (163 miles) from Daman and Diu

    Visit the Gir National Park, the only place in the world where you can spot Asiatic lions in the wild. The park is also home to other species like leopards, deer, and antelopes. The Kamleshwar Dam and the Kankai Mata Temple are also worth visiting.

  7. Day 7: Departure from Ahmedabad
    7 hours (210 miles) from Gir National Park

    Visit the Adalaj Stepwell, a beautiful stepwell constructed during the 15th century, and the Akshardham Temple, a magnificent temple with beautiful architecture. Catch your flight back home in the evening.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Calico Museum of Textiles (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Sabarmati Ashram (1 hour, free)
  • Laxmi Vilas Palace (2 hours, ₹300)
  • Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery (2 hours, ₹200)
  • EME Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Statue of Unity (3 hours, ₹350)
  • Sardar Sarovar Dam (1.5 hours, free)
  • Dumas Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Dutch Garden (1 hour, free)
  • Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden (2 hours, ₹50)
  • St. Jerome Fort (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Diu Museum (2 hours, ₹50)
  • Nagoa Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Gir National Park (5 hours, ₹500)
  • Kamleshwar Dam (1 hour, free)
  • Kankai Mata Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Adalaj Stepwell (1 hour, free)
  • Akshardham Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (excluding flights): ₹2,000
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