Where can we book tickets for SOU?
Tickets can be booked online from the website statueofunitypackage.in.
How are refunds and cancellations handled?
You can cancel tickets by requesting cancellation on sou@abtours.co.in or on the wts app on which you have received your confirmation. Refunds will be paid automatically in your account as per the cancellation and refund policy.
What is the validity of the ticket?
The ticket is valid for one day for the Date mentioned in the document.
Is SOU tickets included in Tent City booking?
All the sight seeing tickets are included in the booking as per your package inclusions.
Does a foreign visitor to SoU need to buy a different ticket?
Foreigner visitors have to buy separate Viewing Gallery ticket (Observation deck). Rest all sight seeing tickets are the same for all nationals.
Do my tickets include the bus fare?
Your tickets are already inclusive of bus fare and you need not pay extra bus fare. However, there will be extra charges, INR 50/- for each time, for CIRCULAR ROUTE BUSES.
Are there any charges for kids' entry or is it free?
There are no charges for kids below 3 years. Everyone above 3 years are chargable.
Are there any student discounts?
No, there is no discount scheme for students.
Will it be difficult to communicate at SOU if I am not fluent in Hindi or English?
Please do not worry as a team will be present to help you at the counter.
What is Statue of Unity?
The Statue of Unity is a statue of Indian independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is the world’s tallest statue with a height of (597 ft) 182 meters.
Which are the nearby attractions?
Saradarsarovar dam, Valley of Flowers, Butterfly Garden, Cactus Garden, Jungle Safari, Glow Garden (open in the Evening only), Ekta Mall, Children’s nutrition park, Saradar Sarovar Nauka Vihar, Zarwani Waterfalls, Khalwani Eco Tourism Point, River rafting, Arogya Van, Vishwa Van, Ekta Nursery, Dino Trail, Pet Zone, Miyawaki forest, Maze Garden, Narmada Ghat, Shoolpaneshwar Mahadev Temple and Wild Life Sanctuary, Poicha etc are the attractions nearby The Statue of Unity.
What are the facilities available for visiting tourists?
There are clean washrooms (for specially abled people also), drinking water facility, cafeteria, Transport facility, locker room, huge parking, tourist information center, sitting arrangements, etc facilities available for visiting tourists.
What are the facilities for specially abled persons?
Wheelchairs are available on request from the gate of the SOU Complex. Rest rooms are Specially abled people friendly. Apart from Specially abled people, wheelchairs are available for elderly peoples as well.
What are the days and timings for SOU Visit?
SOU is closed on every Monday. Timings for visit SOU is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Timing for entry to Viewing Gallery (observation deck) is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
What is best time to visit SOU?
SOU has its onw beauty and advantages in each season. It is worth visiting anytime throughout the year.
What are the attractions in SOU Campus?
SOU Complex has museum, audio-visual gallery, sound and light show (in the evening only), exhibition centre, etc. There is an observation Deck at the Chest level of the SOU which gives excellent panoramic view of the surroundings. There are two lifts to reach at observation Deck.
How to reach SOU?
From Ahmedabad: 198 kilometre/3 Hours 30 Minutes
From Vadodara: 91 kilometre/1 Hour 30 Minutes
From Surat: 156 kilometre/3 Hours
How to book SOU attraction tickets?
Online booking of SOU Attractions is don from www.statueofunitypackage.in
Is luggage allowed in SOU complex?
Purse, bag pack or small handbags with necessities are generally allowed in SOU complex. For exhaustive luggage, there is a locker facility available near SOU Complex.
What type of transport is available to visit SOU and nearby places?
There are Hop-on / Hop-off AC sitting Buses for visitors in a circular route throughout the day. There are electric Auto rickshaws and Cars are available for transport at almost all attractions. Personal vehicles are Not allowed from Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan. Guests has to park personal vehicles in parking at Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan.
Are the transport chargable?
Yes. Regular Hop-on/ Hope-off Bus Services charge is included in your SOU entry ticket. Rate for circular buses is not included in any package.
Are personal vehicles allowed?
Personal vehicles are NOT allowed for transport from SOU parking to SOU and nearby places.
Is SOU transport available from the Tent City?
For Narmada Tent City, Circular buses (charging INR 50/- per person per time) are available every 30 minutes from 8 am to 6 pm.
For Statue of Unity Tent City, transport is included in SOU tent city buses in your package.
What is the validity of the Bus Service?
Once ticket is booked, you can use SOU Bus services from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm n Hop-on / Hop-off basis.
However, for Circular bus service, INR 50/- is charge per person per trip.
Is there parking facility available nearby SOU?
Yes. There is a huge parking facility is available on chargeable basis.
Is SOU transport available form Kevadiya railway station?
Circular buses, charges INR 50/- per person per time, are available for the railway station at its schedule timings.
What are the restrictions to be followed inside SOU Complex?
To keep premise clean, throw trash in trash bins. Food from outside is restricted. However, baby food and medicines are allowed. Items like cigarettes, matchbox, lighters, other inflammable items, intoxicants and pets are prohibited in SOU premise.
Facts about Statue of Unity
- The Statue of Unity has a viewing gallery at 135 metres, which can accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time and offers an expansive view of the dam and the surrounding beautiful mountain ranges of Satpuda and Vindhyachal.
- The diameter of the button on the vest of the Statue is 1.1 metre.
- The thickness of the bronze cladding on the Statue is 8 mm.
- 70,000 metric tonnes of cement was used in the construction of Statue of Unity.
- The height of the toe of the Statue of Unity measures 3.6 metre.
- The Statue of Unity depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), a leading figure in the nonviolent Indian Independence Movement and the first Deputy Prime Minister/ Home Minister of Independent India.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is highly respected for his leadership in uniting the 562 princely states of India to form the Union of India.
- The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet) which is almost double the height of the Statue of Liberty, USA.
- The Statue of Unity was built in just 46 months.
- Statue of Unity is capable of withstanding wind velocity up to 50 metre/second (180 kilometre/hour speeds) and vibration. The statue has been designed for seismic Zone IV as an earthquake resistant structure.
- 6,000 metric tonnes of structural steel and 18,500 metric tonnes of reinforcement bars were used to build the Statue of Unity.
- Statue of Unity is designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar