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.
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 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.
Is this safari privet or from Forest Department?
Both the safaris mentioned on this website is 100% Forest department organized. Privet safaris are banned in Gir National Park.
Which type of jeep safaris are available in Gir National Park?
There are two types of jeep safaris.
1. Gir Jungle Trail (approx. 3 hrs) in open jeep,
2. GIZ Devaliya Jeep Safari (approx. 1.5 hrs) in caged jeep.
What is the rate for the jeep safari in Gir National Park?
For Gir Jungle Trail, package starts from INR 4500/- per jeep. For GIZ Devaliya Jeep Safari, package starts from INR 4200/- per jeep.
What are the safari timings?
Please visit following links for details;
a. For Gir Jungle Trail (3 hrs): www.girnationalpark.co.in/safaris/gir-jungle-trail/view
b. For GIZ Devaliya Jeep Safari (1.5 hrs approx.) : www.girnationalpark.co.in/safaris/giz-devaliya-safari/view
Is it safe to go for safari in Jeep?
Yes, it is.
Is safari available on my preferred date?
Please check availability of the safari from our website.
What is the difference between Gir Jungle Trail and GIZ Devaliya Jeep Safari?
Gir Jungle Trail
This is open Jeep safari in Gir National Park deep(core zone) forest.
Approximate time duration: 2.5 to 3 Hrs
Package starts from INR 4500/- per jeep
GIZ Devaliya Jeep Safari
Safari in Personal caged Jeep in Devaliya Safari Park (buffer zone also known as Gir Interpretation Zone)
Approximate time duration: 1.5 hrs including transit time from Sinh Sadan
Package starts from INR 4200/- per jeep
Is ID proof for all members are compulsory?
It is mandatory to provide ID proof detail of all members while booking. ID proofs submitted while Safari Booking will be verified with the original ID proofs at safari boarding time.
Is soft copy accepted for the ID proof at the time of Safari boarding?
Yes, soft copy of valid source is accepted at the time of Safari boarding.
How many people can accommodate in one Jeep?
One Jeep can accommodate maximum 6 adults and 1 child. Member having age till 12 years is considered as a child and more than 12 years considered as an adult for safari booking. If number of adults are less then more children can be added up to 7.
We are less than 6 members. So what will be the rate for the safari for us?
Since the rates are per Jeep and not per person, rates will be same for 1 person and for 6 persons boarding the safari.
What is included in the Jeep Safari Package?
a. Permit issued by Forest department to enter in to the jungle
b. Jeep, Driver & Guide accredited by Forest Department
c. Payment processing charges, service charges & GST
d. Safari coordinator who will assist you while Boarding
What is Not Included in the Jeep Safari Package?
a. Camera fees, if any. (There is no charge for Mobile Phones)
b. Pick-up / Drop from Resort / Hotel. It can be arranged at extra charge.
What is safari boarding / reporting time and place?
You have to reach ‘Sinh Sadan’ before 30 minutes of your scheduled safari boarding time.
Is the safari is operational through out the year?
Gir Jungle Safari remains closed from 16th June to 15th Oct every year. However, you can enjoy Devaliya Jeep Safari throughout the year (except every Wednesday).
How to process Group Booking (More than 5 Jeeps)?
Contact us through phone or email for booking more than 5 jeeps. We will check availability and assist you.
What is GIZ Devaliya park?
To reduce the disturbance from tourism in the main sanctuary area, and to facilitate tourists to understand the importance of Gir and its wildlife, an interpretation zone has been created at Devalia. This comprises 412 ha of chain-link fenced area which is ‘Gir in a nutshell’, covering all habitat types and all major representatives of wildlife of Gir. The basic aim of creating this facility is to provide an opportunity to view lions and other animals in their natural habitat within a short period and reduce tourist pressure on the sanctuary. The area has a good quantity of prey base in the form of Spotted Deers, Blue Bulls, Wild Boars, Blackbucks, Sambars and Chinkaras. Spotting a Lion in its savanna habitat is a treat to the eyes for a wildlife. A good variety of grassland, as well as forest avifauna, is also spotted in the area. 20-30 Indian Vultures are regular visitors here. It is also called as Buffer zone.
Which time of the year is the best to visit Gir National Park?
Winter and Summer both have their own beauty in jungle. The best time to visit this park is during the months of Mid October - Mid June, and the best recommended time is December - April.
Which animals can be seen in Gir National Park?
Lion (Asiatic Lion), Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), Hyena (Hyaena hyaena hyaena) , Chital (Deer) (Axis axis), Sambar (Cervus unicolour), Bule bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Chaushinga (Tetracerus quadricornis), Chinkara (Gszella bennettii), Wild Boar (Sus scrofa), Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) , Langur (Sernnopithecus entellus /Prebytis entellus), Jackal (Canis aureus aureus), Fox (Vulpes bengalensis), Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi ferrugineus), Civets (Viverricula indica indica) etc.
How Asiatic lions are different from African lions?
The lion, the most majestic big cat, is a unique gift of nature. It is an extremely intelligent animal with remarkable social habits and hunting techniques. Lions live and hunt in groups called "pride", which generally consists of adult females, their cubs plus a few males. The male Asiatic lion has a relatively short, sparse and darker mane compared to the fuller mane of the African lion. As a result, the male Asiatic lion's ears tend to remain visible at all times. The most distinguishing characteristic of the Asiatic lion is the longitudinal fold of skin that runs along its belly.
Which types of trees one can see in Gir National Park?
Teak (Tectona grandis), Dudhlo (Writia tinctoria), khair (Acacia catechu), Ber (Acacia bellerica), Desi baval (Acacia nilotica), Dhavdo (Anogeisis latifolia), Hermo (Acacia leucophloea), Sadad (Terminalia tomentosa), Timru (Diospyros melanoxylon) , Ashitro (Bauhinia recemosa), Saledi (Boswellia serrata), Modad (Lannea coromandelica), Khakhro (Beautia monosperma) etc.
Apart from Safari, what else we can visit in Gir?
a. Kamaleshwar dam : An official reservoir amidst lush green hills, harbouring largest population of marsh crocodiles in the country.
b. Gir Bhimchas : A water reservoir which according to the legends, was formed by Bhim when he needed to quench the thirst of his mother, Kunti.
c. Kankai & Tulsishyam temples.
d. Somnath : The famous Somnath temple is just 55 km away from the sanctuary.
What will be the refund amount after cancellation?
Cancellation policy mentioned in your booking email will be immoderately applicable for any cancellation requested after booking the Service.