Arogya Van

Arogya Van is a wellness-themed herbal garden located at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Narmada district, Gujarat, near the Statue of Unity. Spread over about 17 acres, it showcases around 380 species of medicinal plants and about five lakh plants with emphasis on Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy. Developed as part of the Statue of Unity tourism circuit and inaugurated in 2020, it features themed groves, yoga and meditation areas, and an indoor Arogya Kutir interpretation centre.

Visitors can expect a landscaped herbal forest with well-marked pathways through themed groves of medicinal plants, each labelled with common, botanical and Ayurvedic uses. The site includes open yoga and meditation decks, an Arogya Kutir indoor exhibit explaining Ayurveda and traditional wellness practices, seating areas and interpretation boards. The environment is green and tranquil, designed for leisurely walks, learning about herbal medicine, and wellness activities within the Statue of Unity complex.

Arogya Van was developed as part of the Statue of Unity tourism project at Kevadia (now Ekta Nagar) to complement the world's tallest statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It was inaugurated on 30 October 2020 and conceived to revive and showcase India's traditional knowledge of medicinal plants and wellness systems.

The garden emphasizes India's heritage of Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, displaying plants referenced in traditional Ayurvedic texts and promoting awareness of holistic health, traditional healing practices and the cultural importance of medicinal flora in daily life.