How to Book Statue of Unity Tickets Online
Step-by-step tutorial, official soutickets.in portal walkthrough, slot selection strategy, cancellation rules, and offline counter warnings.
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Select your visit details below for real-time queue forecasts and instant booking recommendations.
Recommended Booking Strategy:
On weekends, standard elevator lines get crowded by 11:30 AM. Booking the 08:00 AM slot gets you inside the chest gallery before peak crowd arrival.
Official Ticket Categories & Pricing (2026 SVPRET Rates)
Choose the right tier for your family. All tickets include unlimited AC shuttle bus transit within the monument zone.
| Ticket Category | Adult Fare (12+ yrs) | Child Fare (3–11 yrs) | 153m Viewing Gallery? | Elevator Queue Time | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Entry Ticket | ₹150 | ₹90 | ❌ No (Campus only) | N/A (No elevator) | Garden strolls & exterior photography |
| Viewing Gallery (VG) | ₹380 | ₹230 | ✅ Yes (153m Chest level) | ⏱️ 30 – 75 Mins | 🌟 Best Value for Families |
| Express VIP Entry | ₹1,030 | ₹1,030 | ✅ Yes (Priority Fast-Track) | ⚡ 5 – 10 Mins (VIP Lane) | Seniors, weekend trips, zero wait |
| Foreigner Tourist Entry | ₹1,530 | ₹830 | ✅ Yes (Fast-Track VG) | ⚡ Priority Access | International visitors (passport ID) |
| Infants (Under 3 Years) | FREE | FREE | ✅ Accompanies parent | Same as parent | Strollers allowed in elevators |
Official Add-On Attraction Tickets (Pricing & Timings)
Book these alongside your monument tickets on soutickets.in or add them individually.
| Attraction | Adult Price | Child Price | Operating Hours | Visitor Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Safari (Zoological Park) | ₹200 | ₹125 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | 375 acres, 1,100+ wild animals & aviary |
| Ekta Cruise (Narmada River Ride) | ₹413 (+5% GST ≈ ₹430) | ₹207 (+5% GST ≈ ₹220) | Multiple Sailings (Daily) | 45-min cruise with cultural folk dance |
| Unity Glow Garden | ₹100 | ₹50 | 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Spectacular post-sunset illumination |
| Children Nutrition Park + Train | ₹200 (₹30 entry only) | ₹125 (₹30 entry only) | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM | Interactive edutainment toy train circuit |
| Arogya Van (Herbal Wellness) | ₹50 | ₹30 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | 5 lakh medicinal plants & reflexology |
| Cactus & Butterfly Gardens | ₹60 | ₹40 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | 450+ desert flora & walk-through dome |
| Pets Zone & Dino Trail | ₹50 | ₹30 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Hands-on petting farm with sheep & birds |
How to Select the Perfect Ticket Slot for Your Day
Avoid queue bottlenecks and schedule conflicts by matching your elevator slot to your travel logistics.
The Early Bird Strategy
Elevator wait time is under 15 minutes. Perfect if staying overnight at Tent City or reaching by 08:30 AM via early private car. Leaves the entire afternoon open for Jungle Safari (closes 5 PM).
Train Arrival Sync
The exact slot to select if arriving on the 20947 Jan Shatabdi from Ahmedabad (10:40 AM arrival) or morning cabs from Vadodara. Drop luggage at station cloakroom and take the 12-min feeder bus to Gate 1.
Sunset Golden Hour
Best lighting for photographers looking over the Sardar Sarovar Dam and Narmada river valley. Once you descend at 06:15 PM, walk directly across to Helipad Ground for the 7:30 PM Laser Show.
Official Portal Walkthrough (5 Simple Steps)
Follow these verified steps on soutickets.in to secure your viewing gallery entry pass.
Step 1: Register on soutickets.in
Create your official account using an active Indian mobile number for OTP verification, or international email for foreign travelers.
Step 2: Choose Date & Monument Ticket Tier
Select Viewing Gallery (₹380) or Express VIP (₹1,030). Remember: The monument is strictly CLOSED every Monday.
Step 3: Select Your 2-Hour Elevator Slot
Available slots run from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM. The morning 08:00–10:00 AM slot offers the shortest lines and cooler weather.
Step 4: Add Add-on Attractions (Optional)
Add Jungle Safari, River Cruise, or Glow Garden to your cart before proceeding to checkout.
Step 5: Instant Payment & Digital QR Pass
Pay securely via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit cards. Save the PDF ticket on your phone; physical printouts are NOT required.
Mandatory Entry Rules & Security Protocol
Official regulations enforced by CISF security personnel at all campus checkpoints.
🆔 Mandatory Original Govt Photo ID
Every adult visitor must carry a valid original Government photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID). The name on the ID must match the name on the digital QR ticket pass.
🚫 Strictly Prohibited Inside Campus
Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, lighters, matchboxes, sharp items, chewing tobacco/gutkha, selfie sticks, camera tripods, and drones. External cooked meals are barred (infant baby milk and food allowed).
🧳 Paid Cloakroom & Luggage Desks
Heavy trolley suitcases and large backpacks are prohibited inside the monument. Secure paid cloakroom facilities are available at Shrestha Bharat Bhavan and Main Gates for ₹50 per bag.
⏱️ 2-Hour Elevator Slot Compliance
Viewing Gallery tickets are strictly bound to the 2-hour elevator window printed on your ticket. Please arrive at the monument campus at least 45 minutes before your slot begins to clear transit and security.
Physical spot booking counters at Shrestha Bharat Bhavan have strict quota limits and Viewing Gallery slots frequently sell out by 10:00 AM on weekends and holidays. Furthermore, beware of fraudulent touts offering inflated tickets. Always book exclusively through the official soutickets.in portal or verified tourism partners.
📋 Cancellation & Refund Guidelines
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before slot: 50% refund.
• Less than 24 hours or after slot time: 0% refund (Non-refundable).
• Rescheduling: Allowed once up to 24 hours prior subject to slot availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Ticket Booking
Important rules regarding official portal bookings, cancellations, and entry verification.
While physical spot booking counters exist at Shrestha Bharat Bhavan, Viewing Gallery slots have strict hourly capacity caps and routinely sell out days in advance on weekends and holidays. To avoid disappointment and being restricted to ground-entry only, booking online at soutickets.in is strongly advised.
No. The official digital PDF or SMS QR code on your mobile phone is 100% accepted at all CISF electronic turnstile scanners. Ensure your phone screen brightness is set to high when scanning.
Viewing Gallery entry is managed within your ticketed 2-hour window. To prevent boarding delays during peak visitor flows, always arrive at the campus security checkpoint at least 45 minutes ahead of your slot time to complete shuttle bus transit.
Children under 3 years of age enjoy 100% free admission and do not require a separate booking pass. Baby strollers and prams are fully permitted in the high-speed elevators up to the Viewing Gallery.