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On the waters of the Narmada — the Ekta Cruise, a boat ride on the river and reservoir at Kevadia, with views of the dam, hills and the Statue of Unity from the water.
The river from the water
The Ekta Cruise is a popular boating experience at Kevadia, taking visitors out onto the calm waters of the Narmada near the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Gliding across the reservoir ringed by the wooded Satpura hills, the cruise offers fine views of the dam, the river and the towering Statue of Unity from the water — a different and scenic perspective on the region’s landmarks.
A relaxed, breezy add-on to a Kevadia visit, it is especially pleasant in the cooler hours of the day. A gentle, scenic complement to the big sights.
(A boat cruise; ticketed; subject to water levels and weather. Illustrated emblem shown.)
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
Illustration — reservoir & hills.
Behind the great dam.
On the calm waters.
Dam, river & statue.
From the water.
Reasons to make the time
River cruise
On the Narmada.
Statue views
From the water.
The dam
Seen afloat.
Satpura hills
A wooded ring.
Breezy & calm
A relaxed ride.
New angle
A different view.
What to look for inside
On the water
A boat ride.
Statue & dam
From the river.
How to spend an hour or two
Take the cruise
On the Narmada.
See the statue
From the water.
View the dam
Afloat.
Enjoy the hills
The Satpura ring.
Feel the breeze
A relaxed ride.
Go in cooler hours
Most pleasant.
A cruise on the Narmada
The Ekta Cruise takes visitors onto the Narmada reservoir near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, offering scenic views of the dam, the river and the Statue of Unity from the water, ringed by the wooded Satpura hills. A relaxed, breezy add-on to a Kevadia visit. (Subject to weather. Illustrated emblem shown.)
A boat cruise on the Narmada
Views of the statue & dam
Ringed by Satpura hills
A relaxed Kevadia add-on
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season.
Lush, green and full waterfalls.
Hot — start early.
⏰ Visit in the cooler months; combine it with the Statue of Unity and the Kevadia attractions.
Timings & entry
- Part of the Kevadia complex
- Often closed Mondays
- Pair with the statue
- Allow time to travel
- A cruise ticket
- Subject to water/weather
- Best in cooler hours
- Book at Kevadia
Getting there
By Air
Vadodara airport (~90 km).
By Rail
Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) station.
By Road
Kevadia / Rajpipla.
At Ekta Cruise
WATER & VIEW
The Narmada from the water
What to shoot
The cruise & river.
Detail
Statue from water.
Setting
Satpura hills.
Best light
Late afternoon.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Narmada Backwaters
Narmada Backwaters
Zarwani & Ninai
Forest cascades that roar in the monsoon
Karnali — Kuber Bhandari
An ancient Shiva temple by the river
Shoolpaneshwar Temple
A forest Shiva shrine that named the sanctuary
Shoolpaneshwar
A tribal wildlife sanctuary of hills & forest
Ekta Nursery
A vast green nursery & arboretum
Where to eat around the ashram
Gujarati Thali
Full sweet-savoury meals.
Dhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
Kevadia food courts
Snacks for visitors.
Local fare
Gujarati & tribal food; Kevadia food courts.
Ekta Cruise FAQ
What is Ekta Cruise?
The Ekta Cruise is a popular boating experience at Kevadia, taking visitors out onto the calm waters of the Narmada near the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Gliding across the reservoir ringed by the wooded Satpura hills, the cruise offers fine views of the dam, the river and the towering Statue of Unity from the water — a different and scenic perspective on the region's landmarks.
Where is it?
Kevadia, Narmada district.
Is there an entry fee?
Entry by ticket.
When should I visit?
October to March.
What's nearby?
The Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar Dam and Kevadia.
How long does it take?
About an hour.
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Riverside worship of the holy Tapi
Hafeshwar
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Gopi Talav Plaza
A lakefront reborn as a public space
Shatrunjaya Hill
~3,800 steps to a city of 800+ Jain temples
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