Gujarat tour packages from Delhi customized by Swan Tours makes a traveler visit the top wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat including the very popular polo forest.
The polo forest is located near Vijaynagar in North Gujarat. Within these forests are ruins of medieval temples and other monument, of historic and architectural importance. Most of them were built in the 16th century.
The Polo forests near Vijamagar are inhabited by sloth bear, leopard. 'king squirrel and other wildlife. There are many firm trees, where grey hornbill, barbet and other birds can he seen feeding on figs. While driving or trekking in Polo, a tourist can see the remains of architecturally-interesting 16th century Jain and Hindu temples.
Driving between Idar and Vijaynagar, visitors can enjoy the serene landscapes of forested hills and scenes.
Deep in the Polo forests are remains of beautiful Hindu and Jain temples. Though the dome is broken, the open mandapa of the 16th century Lakhena Jain temple at Abhaptu is architecturally interesting with delectable carvings.
The polo forests contain many old banyan trees. After losing Udaipur in Akbar’s forest, Maharana Pratap retreated in these hilly wildernesses from where he continued his struggle to free Mewar from the Mughal Empire.
The polo temple ruins are in beautiful jungle settings.
VISITORS GUIDE:
Transport Hubs (Approximate distances):
Ahmedabad Airport / Railwm Station 145km (Via Idar)
Himmatnagar. Railway Station 60km
Accommodations:
Vijay Villas is a heritage hotel in Vijaynagar.
When to visit:
The Polo Jungles arc worth visiting at any lime of the year.
The polo temple ruins are in beautiful jungle settings.
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