Hotel Shrestha Bharat

Hotel Shrestha Bharat is a mid-range hotel in the Ekta Nagar township in Narmada district, Gujarat, India, the town that has grown up around the Statue of Unity. The statue, a 182-metre monument to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the Narmada river near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, is the area's main attraction, and the hotel is the year-round option for visitors as it does not depend on the seasonal tent city. Ekta Nagar is roughly 90 to 100 km from Vadodara, which has the nearest major airport and railway station, and the drive takes around two hours. Nearby attractions include the Valley of Flowers, the Sardar Sarovar Dam viewpoint, the Shoolpaneshwar wildlife sanctuary and the Zarwani waterfall, and the township has organised viewing galleries, boat rides and a light show. The hotel is a modern, purpose-built property in a planned township, with a functional, tourism-oriented atmosphere rather than heritage character. Rooms are offered as Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, all air-conditioned, with wifi available. Amenities include a restaurant serving vegetarian Gujarati and North Indian dishes, and food choices in the township are limited, so eating at the hotel is common. There is no pool or spa. Service is oriented to families and tour groups, and staff can help with tickets, taxis and timing for the statue's viewing gallery, which can have long queues at weekends and holidays. Rates commonly run from INR 3,500 to 6,500 per night. The hotel suits visitors who want a comfortable, straightforward base for one or two nights to see the Statue of Unity and the surrounding attractions.