Nearby Attractions
Nilkanth Dham Temple
Nilkanth Dham is one of the beautiful constructions established on the lands of Poicha. Poicha is a lovely Swaminarayan Temple that works over huge sections of land. It is dedicated to Lord Swamy Narayan. Nilkanth Dham is situated at the Narmada river. It is around 45 KM away from the Statue of Unity. The Nilkanth Dham was fabricated only a couple a very long time back in 2013 and is currently overseen by Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul, Surat. It is constructed at the river bank of the sacred river Narmada. The Dham has many sectors like the exhibition zone, the park zone, Kids Play zone, Food court and many zones. The Nilkanth Dham looks spectacular in the
45 KM From SOU
5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1982, the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Near Statue of Unity is made up of a mixed forest of teak, riverine forest and deciduous dry jungles that are inhabited by leopards, sloth bears, pangolins, barking deer and a number of birds and reptiles. Head northeast from Surat’s city to the border of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, where the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over 608sq km. It was originally established for the protection of sloth bears. The Zarwani Waterfall inside the jungle drops from a craggy rock face into a deep gorge. Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in India’s Gujarat state, located in the western Satpura Range south of the Narmada River. It shares a common boundary with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It encompasses mixed dry deciduous forest, riverine forest, few pockets of moist teak forest, agricultural fields, and two water reservoirs.
110 KM from SOU
9:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Garudeshwar Temple
Garudeshwar is a sacred place to all devotees of Lord Dattatreya. It is the place where Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Sree Vasudevananda Saraswathy Swami Maharaj took his Samadhi. The Samadhi Mandir is on the banks of Narmada river. Garudeshwar is situated to the south of Tilakvada and to the east of Rajpipla.
12 KM From SOU
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Laxmi Vilas Palace
The Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, was constructed by the Gaekwad family, a prominent Maratha family, who ruled the Baroda State. Major Charles Mant was credited to be the main architect of the palace. Lakshmi Vilas Palace was styled on the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture, built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of £180,000 (₹27,00,000).
88 KM from SOU
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Zarwani Eco-Tourism
If you are looking for absolute tranquility and serenity in the midst of nature, then one of the best places to visit is Zarvani. The place offers all aspects of nature – from lush green trees to invigorating rivulets. Zarvani offers the weary city dweller a chance to refresh themselves and also get away from the daily grind of city life. The place also offers an opportunity for a trek which will revitalize the mental and physical faculties in the lap of Mother Nature.
17 KM from SOU
7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Khalvani Adventure Zone
Khalwani Eco-Tourism is located near the Dyke -4, along the bank of a perennial stream fed by the waters released from the Godbole Gate. The area is surrounded by hillocks bearing typical deciduous forests of this area. The chirping of birds, the flowing waters of Narmada, the undulating terrain and the various shades of green foliage makes this place ideal for camping and hiking. The proximity of Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary will hold sway for wildlife enthusiasts.
40 KM From SOU
08:00 to 07:00 PM