Tourists visiting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Kevadia, built as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, can soon fly to the attraction, which is known for being the world’s tallest statue.
An airport facility is set to come up near the statue to cater to the large crowds that have been visiting the spot from across India and the globe. As of now, visitors need to fly to the Vadodara Airport (BDQ) in Baroda or the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) in Ahmedabad and then take bus or cab services to reach the statue, which is located on an islet Sadhu Bet near Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadia village. Rajpipla town, where the proposed airport will come up, is around 23 kilometres from Kevadia.