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.