Miyawaki Forest

Miyawaki Forest is a dense man-made forest at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Narmada district, Gujarat, developed near the Statue of Unity complex. Created using the Japanese Miyawaki technique pioneered by botanist Akira Miyawaki, it features dense plantation of native species grown closely to mimic natural forest growth. The forest is notable for biodiversity, rapid growth, and as an eco-tourism attraction within the Ekta Nagar tourism circuit.

Visitors can expect a dense, compact forest with closely planted native trees, shrubs and ground cover developed using the Miyawaki method. The site has walking trails and pathways through thick green cover, interpretive signage about flora and the Miyawaki technique, and a tranquil natural environment. It offers opportunities for nature walks, photography and observing local biodiversity within the larger Ekta Nagar tourism area near the Narmada River.

Developed as part of the Ekta Nagar integrated tourism development around the Statue of Unity, the forest was created using the Miyawaki technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki to establish dense native forests rapidly on degraded land and promote ecological restoration.