About Dino Trail
Dino Trail is a dinosaur-themed outdoor attraction in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Narmada district, Gujarat, developed as part of the Statue of Unity tourism complex. Set along a forested trail near the Narmada River, it displays life-size replicas and animatronic models of dinosaurs, including Rajasaurus narmadensis discovered in the Narmada Valley. The attraction combines recreation with education on prehistoric life and the region's paleontological heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can walk along a shaded forest trail featuring life-size, animatronic dinosaur models with sound and movement, informative display boards about species, geological periods and fossils found in the Narmada Valley. The trail is set in a natural wooded environment near the Statue of Unity complex, with photo points, rest areas and guided interpretation. It is designed as a family-friendly, educational walk rather than a museum building.
Key highlights
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Life-size animatronic dinosaur replicas with sound and movement
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Models of Rajasaurus narmadensis and other Narmada Valley species
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Forested walking trail within the Statue of Unity complex
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Educational display boards on dinosaur history and fossils
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Family-friendly photo opportunities along the trail
History of Dino Trail
The attraction highlights the paleontological importance of the Narmada Valley, where fossils of Rajasaurus narmadensis, a Cretaceous abelisaurid dinosaur, and other dinosaur remains were discovered in the 1980s-2000s. The trail educates visitors about this prehistoric heritage linked to the region around Ekta Nagar.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Vadodara Airport (BDQ) about 90 km away and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD) about 175 km away. |
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| By train |