Polo Forest is one of the best tourist spots near Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Himmatnagar, especially in the Monsoon and Winter seasons (July to Feb). Forest is located near Vijaynagar. It’s around 150 km from Ahmedabad. I have tried to give full information about Polo Forest
The river Harnav passes through the forest and it is considered that the habitat lived many years in ancient times.
The Best time to visit Polo Forest is July to September during the Rain
Things to do in Polo Forest
- Visit Ancient Shiv temple, Jain Temples and other sites
- Bath in river/check dam near polo camp
- Enjoy Harnav river and Vanaj dam
- Adventure activities like Trekking
- Enjoy, Eat and relax in nearby resorts
On the map below you can see the things to do in the forest.
Polo Forest timings
It remains open from 6 AM to 6 PM
Monsoon (July and August) is the best time to visit Polo Forest)
Entry fees for Polo forest
There are NO Entry Fees to visit the Polo Forest
E-Rickshaw – If you want to visit the polo forest, you can hire an E-rickshaw from the Parking area. It is available on weekends and holidays. It will take ₹ 50 per person to cover each point on a Sharing basis. If you choose the private Rickshaw option, It will take Rs. 300 to Rs. 500 per rickshaw. Each Rickshaw has a capacity of 7 to 9 persons.
If you want to go trekking, you can ask the E-Rickshaw driver, and he will take you for the trek taking extra charge.
Location of Polo Forest
It is located near Khedbrahma and Idar. North Gujarat on the way of Vijay Nagar.
Its Google map location – https://goo.gl/maps/LBwqFd4hr7J5q4HbA
How to reach Polo Forest
The forest is far from the city and town so public transport is less available. It’s advisable to reach there by own vehicle or hire a taxi to reach there.
Ahmedabad to Polo Forest is 150 km
Vadodara to Polo Forest is 250 Km.
Gandhinagar to Polo Forest is 130 Km.
Option 1 – Own Vehicle – You can reach by your own vehicle as it’s 150 km from Ahmedabad.
Option 2 – Hire our Cab (Pikniks Cab) – You can hire our car from Ahmedabad or Gandhinagar to get there. Charges are given here
Option 3 – One-day tour from Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad by AC Bus (ONLY SUNDAY) – Charges are given here
Option 4 – Sharing Jeep From Khedbrahma – Go to Khedbrahma from Ahmedabad or any other place as Khedbrahma is the nearest place. Hire Jeep from Khedbrahma to Vijaynagar and drop at Polo Forest. Same for return.
Option 5 – GSRTC (Gujarat State) ST Bus to Polo Forest – If you go by ST bus you can get it from Ahmedabad, Himmatnagar, Idar. Choose a bus going to “Vijay Nagar” or “Rani”. These buses pass through the forest it are allowed inside. Link of GSRTC
Read more about 1 Day Package of Polo Forest from Ahmedabad by car or Bus
What to do in Polo Forest
It is good for 1 day if you want to visit all the places. But if you want to enjoy natural relaxation + Full of oxygen and dense forest. You should stay here at least for 1 night. If you are planning for a 1-day trip, here is the way how you can spend the day.
If you are coming from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, or nearby places. Start the journey between 6 to 7 AM in the morning. Reach here and start exploring the places which I have shown above.
1 – Trekking & Rock Climbing at Polo Forest
The forest is the best for trekking. It has a safe route for trekking. If you are a lover of Rock climbing, it’s also the right place. If you have enough time you can do activities like rock climbing and rope climbing with an expert guide and equipment.
2 – Enjoy the Nature, Village, and Lifestyle
The jungle area was part of the Vijaynagar state before the independence of India (1947). The state has heritage values. Villages are untouched by modern amenities and lifestyles. So you can really enjoy the beautiful Village life in a natural environment which you can’t experience in the city or town nowadays.
3 – River and Check Dam
All attractions are located inshore of the river. There are various check dams available too. A clean, small, and shallow river is best for taking a bath. Take a bath in the river (Do not use soap), and spend some time for relaxation. Enjoy flowing water on the check dam and cross it to reach the Ruined Sun temple.
4 – Experience the Rich Heritage Arts and Structure
The King of Vijaynagar and his people had created a stunning Temple (15th Century) full of arts and structure. It’s now ruined, but you will love the beauty of the arts when you see it with interest. If you are a heritage lover then also it’s the best place to go back to the 15th-century era. Shiv Mandir, Sun Temple & Jain Temples are famous places for Heritage.
5 – Explore the Flora and Fauna
The jungle is dense and it’s away from commercialization. Due to that, the natural atmosphere is still there. If you are looking for Bird watching and wildlife experience go on Weekdays instead of Weekends. You can explore the following especially in or after monsoon
- Spiders
- Giant trees
- Reptiles
- Insects
- Butterflies
- Birds
- Plants
6 – Vanaj Dam
Vanaj Dam is a beautiful dam on the Harnav River. It’s the last point of the Forest to explore. Visit it after 5 pm to see the beautiful view of the catchment area of the dam. The road towards the dam is adventurous and fun to pass through the forest.
7 – Food, Accommodation & Other activities
Many resorts, hotels, and farms provide day Packages and Night packages with tents, rooms, etc. If you really love nature, I suggest staying 1 night in a Tent (in winter) and enjoying the beautiful morning walk in nature.
You can visit Polo without any package if you do not want to spend a full day. You have to just pay the E-Rickshaw charges. And if you want to spend a good 3 to 4 hrs in a day, there are various options available. Mentioned below >
Stay in polo forest
1 Night / 2 Days Polo Forest Hotel Packages
Nearby Places from Polo Forest Gujarat
- Ambaji – 80 Km
- Lambadiya Jeep Safari/Poshina – 50 Km
- Khedbrahma Mataji Mandir – Approx 40 Km
- Idar to Polo Forest is 50 Km
- Phulwari Ki Nal Sanctuary (Rajasthan Side) – 50 Km
- Hadmat Sunset Point – 70 Km
- Taranga, Dharoi Dam – 80 Kms
- Polo forest distance from Ahmedabad – 160 Km
Polo Forest From Ahmedabad 1 or 2 Days trip
Frequently Asked Question
Do you have a Polo Forest contact number?
No, but you can ask us a question regarding it. Our contact number is
Is Polo Forest located in Vijaynagar?
Yes, the actual Vijay Nagar is 20 km from it.
How much time it will take to visit all the attractions of Polo Forest?
Maximum 4 hours
Is the river safe to take back to Polo Forest?
Yes, but only near the check dam. Do not jump anywhere or take a bath. There are chances of reptiles like snakes, particularly in monsoons.
Which animals we can see in Polo Forest?
Earlier, the polo forest had a Sloth bear. But there are no wild animals appeared for many years. Although, You can see reptiles, spiders etc.
What kind of Food is available inside the polo forest?
Maggie, Cucumber, Corn, Ice cream and other stall items. There are no Hotel/Restaurants inside polo forest.
Are there any hotels or resorts inside Polo Forest?
There are no Hotels or resorts inside the Polo Forest. Only Government cottages are there. But outside (8 km circle) there are many resorts available.
What is the polo forest famous for?
It is famous for its natural beauty and lush green forest on the aravali hills.
What is the best time to visit Polo Forest?
July and August month (During rains) is the best time to visit and enjoy natural beauty.
Which district is polo forest in?
It is located in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.
Nice Video by Aditi Raval about Polo Forest
List of all Waterfalls & Riverbath around Ahmedabad & Vadodara
Waterfalls
1 – Zanzari Waterfall
2 – Bakor Waterfall
3 – Hathnimata Waterfall
4 – Khuniya Mahadev Waterfall
5 – Sunsar Waterfall
6 – Ratanmahal Waterfall
7 – Zarwani Waterfall
River Bath
1 – Sant Sarovar River bath
2 – Galteshwar River bath
3 – Sindhrot Check dam River bath
4 – Mahi River bath
5 – Banas River bath
6 – Paniyari Waterfall
7 – Hiranya River Check dam (Polo Forest)
8 – Sapteshwar River Bath Sabarmati
Last Updated on 1st July 2025
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Nice Article and the Photos you have added are amazing, useful information, Thanks for Sharing.
Good information about the polo forest and temples. Thanks for your valuable time
Polo forest is one of the most attractive tourist places near Ahmedabad. There are some places near polo forest are actually good to visit. I would like to give you one suggestion that if you could add the photo of each place under the title of the place and also would like to draw your attention that there are few grammatical mistakes in the article. Otherwise you have given good information about the polo forest and it’s temples.
Sure madam, thanks for your feedback. I will add and update it. Also will update grammar