About Cactus Garden
Cactus Garden is a dedicated botanical garden at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Narmada district, Gujarat, developed as part of the Statue of Unity tourism circuit. Spread over approximately 25 acres, it displays around 450 species and over 600,000 cactus and succulent plants sourced from around the world. The garden features themed domes, landscaped trails and educational displays highlighting arid-zone flora.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect landscaped outdoor trails and large greenhouse domes displaying a wide variety of cacti and succulents of different shapes, sizes and colours from India and abroad. The garden has well-laid pathways, informative signage with botanical names, shaded seating areas and photo points. The setting is arid-themed with rock arrangements and desert landscaping, located close to the Narmada River and other Ekta Nagar attractions.
Key highlights
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Collection of around 450 species of cacti and succulents from around the world
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Large geodesic domes and landscaped desert-themed garden spread over about 25 acres
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Over 600,000 plants on display with informative botanical signage
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Designed as an educational and conservation centre for arid-zone plants
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Located within the Statue of Unity tourism circuit at Ekta Nagar
History of Cactus Garden
Developed by the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. and Statue of Unity administration as part of the integrated tourism development around the Statue of Unity. The garden was inaugurated in 2020-2021 to promote eco-tourism, conservation and awareness of drought-resistant and succulent plant species.
Culture & Context
Serves as an educational and eco-tourism attraction showcasing the diversity of desert flora and promoting environmental awareness and conservation within the Ekta Nagar tourism circuit.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airports are Vadodara Airport (approx. 90 km) and Ahmedabad Airport (approx. 190 km); onward journey by road or rail to Ekta Nagar |
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