By Scrollsocial 
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue, also known as the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, presented it to the Time’s list of 100 greatest places in the world.
Time newly released a list of World’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2019. The list includes places to stay, places to eat and places to visit. And obtaining India proud, The Statue of Unity has made it to the list.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s statue or recognised as the Statue of Unity is located in Gujarat. Sardar Vallabhai Patel was the first Home Minister of Independent India. His statue is the world’s tallest statue standing at a height of 182 meters.
The statue is situated at the border of Narmada River facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The statue was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2018, on the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
To share the interesting news, PM Narendra Modi took to his official Twitter account and wrote, “Excellent news vis-à-vis the ‘Statue of Unity’- it finds a spot in the @TIME 100 greatest places 2019 list. And, a few days back, a record 34,000 people visited the place in a single day. Happy that it is developing as a popular tourist spot!”
Several people congratulated prime minister Narendra Modi, and many shares their happiness via Social Media Sharing the proud moments of India.
Aside from the Statue of Unity, another great Indian place made it to the list. Soho House Mumbai hotel also made an impression on the list of greatest places to stay. The list included hotels in Italy, Greece, Australia, and Japan amongst others.
Details About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue
Here are full details about the Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:
Basic Information:
- Location: Ekta Nagar (formerly Kevadia), Narmada district, Gujarat, India.
- Height: 182 meters (597 feet), making it the tallest statue in the world.
- Sculptor: Ram V. Sutar, a Padma Bhushan award-winning Indian artist.
- Inauguration Date: October 31, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Construction Details:
- Total cost: Around ₹2,989 crore (≈ USD 430–450 million).
- Construction time: 33 months (2014–2018).
- Materials used: 70,000 tonnes of cement, 25,000 tonnes of steel, and 12,000 bronze panels.
- Built by: Larsen & Toubro (L&T), with around 250 engineers and 3,400 workers.
- Height Significance: 182 meters represent the 182 constituencies of Gujarat’s Legislative Assembly.
Visitor Details Entry Fees (as of 2025):
- Adult (Viewing Gallery Ticket): ₹380
- Child (Viewing Gallery Ticket): ₹230
- Basic Entry Ticket: ₹150 (Adult), ₹90 (Child)
- Express Entry (Skip Queue): ₹1,030.
Main Attractions at Statue of Unity:
- Viewing gallery at 153 meters (offering Narmada dam view).
- Museum and exhibition hall showcasing Patel’s life.
- Valley of Flowers, Laser Show, and Ekta Cruise.
Revenue from Tourism: As per Gujarat Tourism & state reports (2023–24):
- The Statue of Unity earned over ₹250 crore in ticket revenues since inauguration.
- More than 1.2 crore visitors have visited it between 2018 and 2025, making it one of India’s most profitable tourist sites.
- Tourism around Ekta Nagar reportedly brings annual revenue exceeding ₹400 crore, including ticketing, lodging, and transport.