Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest

The Polo Camp site is located in Vijaynagar taluka (Sabarkantha district) and is near to Vanaj Forest area. It is 150 km from Ahmedabad. 

Vijaynagar

The area is biologically rich in flora and fauna and the dense forest and river side provide an excellent opportunity to experience nature. 
Presently at Polo Campsite Nature Education Camps, Wild Life training and seminars are organized. 

The area is surrounded important Shiv Temple at Sarneshwar, Sadevant Savling Deras, SuryaMandir, Lakhena Temple, Jain derasar, the ancient Polo Jain Nagri. 

Harnav river, a small perennial stream, rocks & diversified flora and fauna, dense multistoried forests have been attraction to the visitors, Research schools, stdents as well as natural lovers.

Facilities:

Ø  Orientation Centre

Ø  Twin sharing rooms with attached bath and toilet facilities

Ø  Tented Accomodations

Ø  Separate Kitchen & Dining places

Ø  Beautifully, Well-Designed Amphitheatre

Ø  Separate area for Campfire

Ø  Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing

Ø  Beautiful Nature Trail

Being a responsible nature lover, a few tips for you to remember –

Ø  Campsites use electricity which is generated by using solar energy, hence please use it responsibly.

Ø Do not disturbs the animals during day time as most of the nocturnal animals sleep during day time.

Ø Do not tries to irritate the animals or make them angry by teasing them.

     Camping and picnicking is not allowed within the park.

Ø  No smoking 

Ø  No flash or intrusive photography 

Ø  Do not carries any music system or sound making device along with you and remember to keep them           switched off if you are driving around. 

Ø  Picking plants or insects is prohibited in any area; do not remove anything from the parks or    sanctuaries. 

Ø  Do not indulges in any quick or sudden movements to scare off wildlife. 

Ø  Do not try going too close to the animals. 

Ø  No pets should accompany you. 

Best Time to Be There

Wildlife enthusiasts can visit Gir Park throughout the year, but the best period to visit the Gir Sanctuary is between the months of August to June.

The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (Sasan-Gir) is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat.

It is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia. Gir Forest National Park Area is 1412 Square kilometer.The park is located in the south west of Gujarat, India. To be precise, it is 65 km south east of Junagadh and 60 km south west of Amreli.

Gir Lion

The second most commonly found predator in the Gir is Leopard. Infact, Gir national park is also home to one of the largest Leopard populations in any park in India, and especially in the hotter season they can sometimes be seen at night close to the lodges.

Gir Animals

               Other animal residents of the Gir national park are Sambar Deer, Chital Spotted Deer, Nilgai Antelope, Chowsingha Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara Gazelle, Wild Boar, Languor Monkey, Jackal, and Hyena and numerous birds like Paradise Flycatcher, Bonneli's Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Woodpeckers Flamingo etc.

Flora in Gir National Park

The Gir National Park is a mixed deciduous forest with teak, flame of the forest, some Acacia and Banyan trees. A distinct belt of vegetation is found along the main rivers and streams. Species like the Jambu, Karanj, Umro, Vad, Kalam, Charal, Sirus and Amli are found here. These trees are mostly broad leaved and evergreen, giving the area a cool shade and the moisture content.

JEEP SAFARI:

The best way to observe the big cats is, of course, in their natural surroundings, at dawn and dusk, when they are on the prowl. Wildlife viewing in the Gir’s is best done, by driving via jeep around the forest.

Facilities:-

Ø  Orientation Centre

Ø  Twin sharing rooms with attached bath and toilet facilities

Ø  Tented Accomodations

Ø  Separate Kitchen & Dining places

Ø  Beautifully, Well-Designed Amphitheatre

Ø  Separate area for Campfire

Ø  Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing

Ø  Beautiful Nature Trail

Being a responsible nature lover, a few tips for you to remember –

Ø  Campsites use electricity which is generated by using solar energy, hence please use it responsibly.

Ø Do not disturb the animals during day time as most of the nocturnal animals sleep during day time.

Ø Do not try to irritate the animals or make them angry by teasing them.

     Camping and picnicking is not allowed within the park.

Ø  No smoking 

Ø  No flash or intrusive photography 

Ø  Do not carries any music system or sound making device along with you and remember to keep them           switched off if you are driving around. 

Ø  Picking plants or insects is prohibited in any area; do not remove anything from the parks or    sanctuaries. 

Ø  Do not indulges in any quick or sudden movements to scare off wildlife. 

Ø  Do not try going too close to the animals. 

Ø  No pets should accompany you. 

Best Time to Be There

Wildlife enthusiasts can visit Gir park throughout the year, but the best period to visit the Gir Sanctuary is between the months of November and June.

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

                           Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a huge lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the West of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring, it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India.

Nal Sarovar

                   The lake measures 123 km, attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbours a variety of flora and fauna. Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian monsoon season. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the wading birds that feed in the shallow waters. Besides a few mammalian species including the endangered wild ass and the blackbuck, its migratory bird population includes Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes, White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons.

Boating

                   In the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary the visitors can enjoy some recreational activities like angling, boating and camping. The visitors can also enjoy some animal rides in this park. The best period to visit the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is between November to February.

      Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary offers opportunities to its visitors to spend some quality time in the lap of Mother Nature with their friends and relatives.
             There are 360-odd islets in the lake. Most of them lie exposed when the water level is low. The lake gets filled with water that drains from the adjoining Surendranagar and Ahmedabad districts in the monsoon. With this fresh water  inflow, brackishness in the lake is reduced considerably.


Facilities:-

• Ø  Orientation Centre
• Ø  Twin sharing rooms with attached bath and toilet facilities
• Ø  Tented Accomodations
• Ø  Separate Kitchen & Dining places
• Ø  Beautifully, Well-Designed Amphitheatre
• Ø  Separate area for Campfire
• Ø  Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing
• Ø  Beautiful Nature Trail

Being a responsible nature lover, a few tips for you to remember -

• Ø  Campsites use electricity which is generated by using solar energy, hence please use it responsibly. 
• Ø  No smoking 
• Ø  No flash or intrusive photography 
• Ø  Do not carry any music system or sound making device along with you and remember to keep them switched off if you are driving around. 
• Ø  Picking plants or insects is prohibited in any area; do not remove anything from the parks or sanctuaries. 
• Ø  Do Not indulge in any quick or sudden movements to scare off wildlife. 
• Ø  Do not try going too close to the animals. 
• Ø  No pets should accompany you. 
  
  

  Best Time To Be There

  • Month September to February  
  • More then 2 Day

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Ratanmahal Sanctuary Campsite

Kevdi Eco-camping

        Ratanmahal Sanctuary is a well-stocked forest ecotourism site situated on the route connecting Jambughoda Sanctuary and Kevdi. It has great view on the bank of a river. It is loacted near Godhara.

The site is rich in density of forest. isThere are many animals like  Sloth bear, panther, hyena, giant flying squirrels often sighted at the site. The nearby tribal communities depend heavily on forests and forestry activities. We can arrange a tribal folk dance and music event at your campfire site. It is well developed eco-tourism site in rich forests and biodiversity.  The Flying squirrel which can be spotted in the evening and the sloth bears which is the main attraction of the campsite.

Facilities:

• Orientation Centre
• Twin sharing rooms with attached bath and toilet facilities

  

  Flying Squirrel 
• Tented Accomodations
• Separate Kitchen & Dining places
• Beautifully, Well-Designed Amphitheatre
• Separate area for Campfire
• Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing
• Beautiful Nature Trail

Being a responsible nature lover, a few tips for you to remember - :

• Campsites use electricity which is generated by using solar energy, hence please use it responsibly. 
• No smoking 
• No flash or intrusive photography 
• Do not carry any music system or sound making device along with you and remember to keep them switched off if you are driving around. 
• Picking plants or insects is prohibited in any area; do not remove anything from the parks or sanctuaries. 
• Do Not indulge in any quick or sudden movements to scare off wildlife. 
• Do not try going too close to the animals. 
• No pets should accompany you. 

Best Time To Be There

• Month September to February  
• More then 2 Day