Polo Forest

1 dayBest: Nov–MarForests#ruined temples#forest#birding

Forest of ruined temples

Why this weekend?

Ancient templesStream trailsBirding

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The temple forest
- Ruined temple walk
- Birding trail
- River stop
- Nature walk
- Return

Geography & terrain

Polo Forest lies in the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat, 150 km from Ahmedabad and 70 km from Himmatnagar — the ruined-temple forest of the region, its 11th-century shrines, the birding and the river set on the Aravalli's green.

History & culture

The forest's story runs with the 11th-century temple era — the forest of the ruined temples and the Solanki-era shrines of the 11th century, with the forest's modern role as the nature stop of the Gujarat circuit and the home of the 20 ruined temples and the birding trails and the 2005-era protection; the forest's history of the Pol village ruins and the Aravalli's green, gives Polo Forest its temple-forest character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Ruined temples
Birding trails
River pools
Nature walks
Forest decks

Eat & drink

Dhokla
Khandvi
Fafda jalebi
Undhiyu (in winter)
Kathiyawadi dal

Getting there

Fly: Ahmedabad (AMD)
Train: Ahmedabad & Rajkot junctions
Road from Ahmedabad: varies by district — 40–450 km
Getting around: Autos, city buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹6,000–12,500 (1 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Gujarati (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Nov–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the trails
The monsoon asks the mud care
The walks ask the walking shoes

Frequently asked questions

What is Polo Forest?

The ruined-temple forest of the Aravalli.

What is there to do?

The temples, the birds and the trails.

How long is the visit?

A full day.