India’s Largest
Earthquake Memorial and Museum
Developed by Gujrat State Disaster Management Authority, Govt. of Gujarat.
Complete Your Trip To Rann Utsav With a Visit to India’s Largest Memorial & Museum - Smritivan
Smritivan
Earthquake Memorial
05:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Open All Days)
Smritivan is a pilgrimage for the families of the 2001 earthquake
victims. A tribute to the resilience, and reverence of the people of Kutch. A sanctuary for the people who seek comfort in nature.
Features
- Spread across 470 acres, it’s magnificent no matter how you look at it.
- The world’s largest Miyawaki Forest with over 2,20,000+ plants.
- 50 check-dam reservoirs watering the plantations across the hill.
- A Sun-Point that is perched atop the Bhujiyo Dungar and overlooking the city, its sunrise, and its sun-sets.
- 1.1 Megawatt Solar power plant that powers the memorial, and museum.
Smritivan
Earthquake Museum
11:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mondays Closed)
The Smritivan Earthquake Museum is India’s First Earthquake Museum. With the world’s largest simulation experience, which will take you back in time. The size of the Smritivan Earthquake Museum is 11,500 sq. mts with 8 Blocks, further divided into sub-galleries.
Key Attractions
- A realistic 360 degree experience of the 2001 earthquake
- 100 unique immersive, digital, and interactive installations
- 50 audio visual dynamic exhibits including 360 immersive experiences
- Kinetic sculptures, virtual reality, holograms, and interactive projections throughout the museum
- Display of original fossils, artefacts, exceptional models, and outdoor exhibits. A digital shraddhanjali with India’s highest number of optical fibre lights in one room
- An infinity room, with Smritivan tree to leave your messages
