Statue of Unity & Narmada Tent City Ideal destination to Unwind post Lockdown.

It’s been almost six months since our world and our lives have gone haywire with an inexplicable pandemic destroying the balance of the world and putting a stop to our normal lives. Our government issued a lockdown at the prime time of summer vacations when most people plan their vacations. The stress and pressure this year have put us through make us need a few days to unwind and relax, whilst making sure of our safety and health. With International travel taking a hiatus, travelers and tourists have turned towards local tourism around India, looking for short journeys with peace and luxury to relieve stress and enjoy amidst the pandemic.

• About Statue of Unity and Narmada Tent City
• Statue of Unity, which was completed in 2018 after four years of construction, stands tall at 182 meters as the tallest statue of the world.
• It has gained popularity internationally, due to its scenic location surrounded by the Sardar Sarovar Dam and river, and the statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Iron man of India, is its main highlight.
• It can withstand not only the wind speed even up to 60m/s but also the vibrations of the earthquakes.
• The Statue also houses a museum and an audiovisual department, showcasing various events associated with the life of this wonderful leader along with the tribal culture of the state.
• In a move to boost tourism in the state and revive the sector amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Gujarat government has planned to promote the Statue of Unity and the area surrounding the site as a place for destination weddings.
• As per an IE report, the authorities have decided to map the Statue of Unity Tent City 1 as a wedding venue. “The picturesque location that also has an open-to-sky setting with Narmada Dam in its backdrop that makes Statue of Unity Tent City 1 a compelling location for people looking for destination weddings”, says the monument authorities.
• The authorities of the Tent City 1 have made the booking open for weddings at Rs 2.5 lakh per package for 50 people.
• Places to visit around the Statue include:
• RAJPIPLA PALACE distance to Statue of Unity: 28km (48 Minute)
• ZARWANI DAM OR ECO CAMP SITE distance to Statue of Unity: 18km (40 Minute)
• SURPANESHWAR TEMPLE distance to Statue of Unity: 8km (16 Minute)
• Valley Of Flowers At Statue Of Unity
• Cactus Garden At Statue Of Unity
• Jungle Safari Park At Statue Of Unity
• COVID-19 Protocols
• All travelers traveling to Gujarat have to follow the following protocols:
• Quarantine requirements: Asymptomatic domestic travelers entering Gujarat won’t be quarantined. However, they need to self-monitor their health for 14 days. Whereas, international travelers need to undergo seven days of paid institutional quarantine followed by seven days of home quarantine.
• The thermal screening will be done for all passengers.
• It is mandatory for all passengers arriving in Surat to fill the online ‘Novel Corona Self-reporting Form’ and download the SMC COVID-19 tracker app.
• How to reach the Statue of Unity from Indore
• Bus, taxi 10h 26m (₹ 1,678 – ₹ 2,183)

Indore to Baroda 9h by Bus, 4 times a day (₹ 550 – ₹ 800)

Baroda to Statue of Unity 1h 26m by Taxi (89.9 km; ₹ 1,100 – ₹ 1,400)

• Train, taxi 8h 58m (₹ 1,331 – ₹ 1,649)

Indore Jn Bg to Vadodara Jn 7h 31m by Train, 4 times a day (₹ 230 – ₹ 250)

Vadodara Jn to Statue of Unity 1h 27m by Taxi (90.1 km; ₹ 1,100 – ₹ 1,400)

• Taxi from Indore to Statue of Unity 5h 13m (348.9 km; One-Way from ₹ 5,500 – ₹ 7,000)
• Drive from Indore to Statue of Unity 5h 13m (348.9 km; Approximate fuel cost: ₹ 2,600 – ₹ 3,800)
• Fly, taxi 4h 53m includes 1h transfer (₹ 9,511 – ₹ 16,214)

Indore Airport (IDR) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) 1h by Plane (₹ 6,000 – ₹ 12,000)

Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Statue of Unity 2h 46m by Taxi (203.7 km; ₹ 3,500 – ₹ 4,200)

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