Nadabet
Nadabet
નડાબેટ | |
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Village | |
 BSF Stambh, a memorial obelisk at Nadabet | |
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| Coordinates: 24°13′26″N 71°12′26″E / 24.223987°N 71.207350°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Vav-Tharad district |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Nadabet is a village in Suigam Taluka of Vav-Tharad district of Gujarat, India. Known as the 'Wagah of Gujarat', it is a border location developed as a tourist destination under Seema Darshan Project by the Gujarat Tourism Department and the Border Security Force (BSF).[1][2] There is a Nadeshwari Mata Temple.[3]
Seema Darshan Project
[edit]The idea of developing Nadabet as a tourist spot gained momentum as part of the Seema Darshan Project, initiated to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The project, costing ₹125 crore, aims to provide visitors with a first-hand experience of the life of BSF personnel and the challenges faced at the border.[4][5]
Attractions
[edit]Nadabet offers a range of attractions, including:
- Seema Darshan Complex: A key feature of Nadabet, showcasing the history and role of the BSF. It includes a 30-feet high T-Junction Pillar adorned with murals and the 'Ajay Prahari' monument, honouring soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
- Interactive Installations: The complex features high-tech interactive installations, including virtual patrolling and simulators, providing an immersive experience of border life.
- Museum and Galleries: The museum space has six galleries, offering insights into the geographic and demographic aspects of Nadabet and the challenges of border terrain.
- Adventure Arena: Activities like zip-lining, shooting, and paintball are available for visitors, along with displays of military equipment like missiles, tanks, and aircraft.
- Ceremonial Events: The retreat ceremony, similar to the Wagah Border ceremony, is a major draw, featuring the ceremonial lowering of the flag by BSF soldiers.[6]
Accessibility and impact
[edit]Nadabet, located approximately 240 km from Ahmedabad, has become a significant destination for patriotic tourism. The project not only showcases the valour of the Indian armed forces but also aims to boost tourism in the region.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nadabet Indo-Pakistan border viewing point: From tourist attraction to timings, here's everything about 'Wagah of Gujarat'". Financialexpress. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Nadabet To Be Gujarat's Wagah As A Tourism Destination". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "બનાસકાંઠા જીલ્લા પંચાયત | જીલ્લા વિષે | જોવાલાયક સ્થળો | નડેશ્વરી માતાનું મંદિર". banaskanthadp.gujarat.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 August 2011. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ "PM urges citizens to visit Nadabet". PM India.
- ^ "Amit Shah to launch Indo-Pak border viewing project at Gujarat's Nadabet". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Border tourism gets a boost with Seema Darshan at Nadabet". Deccan Herald.
- ^ "Explained: 'Wagah of Gujarat', the state's new tourist destination". The Indian Express. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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