Khalwani to Zarvani
Eco Tour
A narrated bus ride through Vindhya hill forest, past seasonal waterfalls and tribal village viewpoints — one of the quieter, greener sides of a Kevadia trip.
A Scenic Drive Through the Vindhya Forest
The Khalwani to Zarvani Eco-Tourism Bus Tour takes you along a guided route through the hill forest connecting the two points, with a local guide narrating what you're passing along the way.
Most of Kevadia's headline attractions sit close together around the Statue itself. This tour is different — it takes you out into the surrounding Vindhya hills, where dense forest, small streams and tribal settlements give a different, quieter picture of the region. Depending on rainfall, the route passes seasonal waterfalls at their fullest in and just after the monsoon, alongside viewpoints over nearby tribal villages.
- A bus route rather than a trek, so it stays accessible while still reaching genuinely rural terrain
- Guide commentary covers local ecology and the heritage of communities in this stretch of the Narmada valley
- A lower-key add-on than the rafting run at the same Khalwani base — good for the region's natural side without the river's adrenaline
The circuit is a hop-on-hop-off style loop covering around 22 km, starting close to the Statue of Unity and looping through a set of points along the way — you can get off at any stop, spend as much time as you like, and catch the next bus onward. The stops typically include:
Temporarily Closed — Check With Us Before Planning
Check Availability The Khalwani to Zarvani Eco Tour is currently marked Temporary Closed. We're keeping the real reference pricing and details on this page so you can plan around it, but we'd rather confirm the live status with you directly than promise a slot that may not be running yet. WhatsApp us your travel dates and we'll tell you honestly whether it's back up before you build your itinerary around it.
Key Visitor Information
The details below apply when the tour is operating — reference pricing is the standard published rate.
Last entry at 3 PM
Closed Mondays
Khalwani to Zarvani Eco Tour
Planning Around This Tour
Best in and After Monsoon
The waterfalls along the route depend on rainfall, so the tour is at its best in and shortly after the monsoon months. Outside that window the same route still runs, just with less water in view.
Same Base as River Rafting
Khalwani is also the starting point for our River Rafting experience. Ask us about pairing the two on the same day once both are confirmed available.
Prefer Calmer Water?
If you'd rather be out on the water without the eco-tour bus or the rafting, the Sardar Sarovar Boating experience runs short rides on the reservoir near the dam.
Outside the monsoon and post-monsoon months, the route and its gardens are still worth the ride — October to March generally brings cooler, more comfortable weather for the drive, just with less water at the falls.
See It For Yourself
Khalwani–Zarvani Eco Tour FAQ
Quick answers about the route, current availability and pricing. If you don't see your question, we're one message away.
This tour is currently marked Temporary Closed. Unlike a strictly seasonal attraction, this pause isn't tied to a fixed calendar window — we'd rather confirm the live status with you directly on WhatsApp than guess at a reopening date.
The route runs through Vindhya hill forest between Khalwani and Zarvani, with a guide narrating points of interest along the way. Depending on rainfall and the time of year, it passes seasonal waterfalls fed by the surrounding hills and viewpoints over nearby tribal villages, with commentary on the area's ecology and local heritage. It's best in and just after the monsoon, when the waterfalls are at their fullest.
When operating, the tour runs Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with last entry at 3 PM. The bus tour itself takes about 90-120 minutes.
Reference pricing is ₹400 per adult and ₹350 per child. These are the standard published rates for when the tour is operating; we'll confirm the exact current rate with you when it's running again.
Both are based around Khalwani, so many guests ask about pairing them on the same day. Availability for each is confirmed separately, so tell us your travel dates on WhatsApp and we'll check current status for both and help you plan the timing.
It's designed as a hop-on-hop-off loop of around 22 km — you can get off at any of the stops along the route, spend as much time as you want there, and catch the next bus onward. Stops typically include Khalwani, Arogya Van, Ekta Nursery, Cactus Garden, Butterfly Garden, Vishwa Van, Dino Trail and Zarvani Waterfall.
