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Polo Forest travel guide

Temple ruins in a monsoon forest

Polo Forest
Naresh Darji · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best time
Jul–Feb
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹1,000–6,000
Food a day
₹250–1,000
Nearest railhead
70 km away
Nearest airport
150 km away

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About Polo Forest

A dry-deciduous forest in the Aravalli foothills hiding 10th–15th century Shiva and Jain temples, a river and the Harnav dam — lush and misty in the monsoon, an easy weekend from Ahmedabad.

Things to do in Polo Forest

  1. Polo Temples (Sadevant Savlinga)

    2 h · Free

    Shiva and Jain temple ruins in the forest.

  2. Harnav Dam

    1 h · Free

    A reservoir among wooded hills.

  3. Lakhena Temples

    45 min · Free

    A cluster of carved temple ruins.

  4. Polo Forest Trails

    2 h · Free

    Walks and cycling along the Harnav river.

Where to stay in Polo Forest

  • Polo camp & eco-resorts

    ₹2,500–6,000

    Tents and cottages at the forest edge.

  • Vijaynagar

    ₹800–2,000

    Simple lodges in the village.

What to eat

  • Camp meals

    local dish · veg

    Gujarati thalis and bonfire snacks.

Good to know

  • Best from July to October, when the forest is green.
  • The Polo Utsav is held in winter with craft stalls and treks.

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