Kevadia: New tourism attractions at Statue of Unity

Team News Riveting

With the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurating water Aerodrome at Kevadia, the place that houses the Statue of Unity has emerged as the enchanting tourism destination.

Modi inaugurated Water Aerodrome in Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and the SeaPlane Service from Sabarmati Riverfront to Kevadia. These are part of a series of Water Aerodromes being planned to bring the last mile connectivity.

Besides, the Prime Minister on Friday inaugurated major tourism projects like Arogya Van, Arogya Kutir and Ekta Mall at Kevadia that is fast turning into a favourite tourist destination. Under the integrated development plan for Kevadia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arogya Van, Arogya Kutir, Ekta Mall and the Children Nutrition Park on Friday.

The Arogya Van has a rich variety of flora ranging upto 5 lakh plants of 380 distinct species, according to a release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The lush green park which is spread over an area of more than 17 acre will not only provide a soothing experience to tourists but will also be a major attraction for plant lovers.

In a major boost to traditional medicine, the Arogya Kutir has been provided with a traditional treatment facility. Named Santhigiri wellness centre, the facility will offer healthcare based on Ayurveda, Siddha, Panchakarma and Yoga.

Built over an area of 35000 sq feet, the Ekta Mall will offer a myriad range of handicrafts and traditional fabric items sewn in different parts of the country. Built in only 110 days since its foundation stone ceremony, the mall also flanks about 20 Emporia with each Emporia representing a state and the fabrics distinct to that state.

The children’s park is claimed to be the world’s first ever technology driven nutrition park. A small Nutri Train also criss-crosses through different areas of the park. The park has also been provided with a variety of edutainment activities that will raise nutritional awareness among children. Mirror Maze, Augmented reality games and 5D Virtual reality are some of the major attraction points for children at the park.

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