The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has increased the ticket rates for entry to the gardens and parks on the riverfront. The price has now doubled from the previous rate. The new entry fee is set at Rs. 20 for individuals above 12 years, while the fare for children aged 3 to 12 years is Rs. 10.
Dev Chaudhary, Executive Director of SRFDCL, told the media, “The price has not been increased even once since the gardens were built on the riverfront. Now the fare has increased from Rs. 5 to Rs. 10 and from Rs. 10 to Rs. 20. This decision was made by the committee a month ago.”
The press release stated that it has been decided to marginally increase the ticket rates as per the project committee meeting held on September 21, 2024, and the board meeting of the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited held on October 15, 2024.
There are six different parks and gardens within the project, including Usmanpura Park, BJ Park, Flower Park, and Biodiversity Park on the west side, as well as Subhash Bridge Park and Children’s Park on the east side. Moreover, a permanent footbridge has been constructed between Sardar Bridge and Ellis Bridge, connecting the east and west banks