The Travel Locations

Gir National Park : The Majestic Home Of The Royal King :

Besides Africa, Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where you can spot lions roaming free in the wild. The real discovery channel of India is situated approximately 65 Kms South East of Junagarh District. The Government notified the large geographical extent of Sasan Gir as wildlife sanctuary on 18th September, 1965 in order to conserve the Asiatic Lion. It covers total area of 1412 square kilometers of which 258 Km forms the core area of the National Park. Indiscriminate hunting by the people of Junagarh led to their decrease in population drastically, while they were completely wiped out from the other parts of Asia. It was the kind effort of Nawabs of Junagarh who protected the queen royalty in his own private hunting grounds. Later in due course of time Department of Forest Officials came forward to protect the world’s most threatened species. From a population of approximately 20 lions in 1913, they have risen to a comfortable 523 according to 2015 census. There are 106 male, 201 female and 213 sub-adult lions in the wilderness of these four districts.

Address:Gir National Park
Gujarat
02877 285 540
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Marine National Park, Gujarat Overview

Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch is the first marine conservatory built in India. Crediting to its diverse range of flora and fauna, it accounts for a magnanimous natural site for India’s natural resource and beauty. The park is distributed in 42 scattered islands in an archipelago. The park also houses many endangered aquatic animals granting them protection from poachers.

The park provides with a picturesque sight with exotic birds painting the sky, colourful algae adorning the seabed, and coral ornating the reef. A walk along the coast truly makes for an experience where one seems to be one with nature. The pleasant whether further aggravates the experience for tourists. It is advised that one should carry headgear, ample water, and sunscreen while exploring the park.

Entry Fee to Marine National Park

Entry to the park generally costs INR 150 per heard, but if a guide is hired, it would cost INR 100 per head.

Attractions at the Marine National Park

The main attraction of the park lies in its diverse fauna with tens and hundreds of different species of aquatic animals. Not only will one walk along the coral reef, but they may also spot starfishes, jellyfishes, sea snakes, and several types of fish. If they are lucky, they may even spot dolphins at a distance. A trip to Marine National Park makes for a truly enriching journey where people of all ages may enjoy. Most animals easily accessible to the eyes of the tourist makes this park a mandatory trip if one happens to visit Gujarat.

Address: Marine National Park
Asha Marudi, Gujarat 361330
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Located very close to the city, this is a fun theme park that is ideal for a one-day picnic near Ahmedabad. It is segregated into two parts: Wonderland and Snow Park. In the Wonderland area, you can knock yourself out and enjoy some thrilling rides like the zip line, desert bike, traffic island, aqua ball, etc. In the Snow Park area, you can beat the heat and treat yourself to activities making use of snow like snowball combats. And in case of hunger pangs attack you amidst combat, there’s a food court to take care of that.

Best time to visit: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM

Distance from Ahmedabad: 13 km

Address: Maniar’s Wonderland
Highway, Behind Kiran Motors, Sanand – Sarkhej Rd, Sarkhej, Sarkhej-Okaf, Gujarat 382210
084600 10896

Google maps
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Entry fees: Wonderland:  INR 220 per adult, INR 180 per child

Snow Park: INR 450 per adult, INR 400 per child (inclusive of warm clothing)

This one is for the avid birdwatcher. Home to more than 210 species of migratory birds, it is the most significant wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat. While you are here, you can spot herons, flamingoes, rosy pelicans, ducks, geese, ibises and many more nomadic species. And if you don’t enjoy birdwatching that much, there are other activities like boating, horse riding along the lake and camping to enjoy at this picnic spot near Ahmedabad.

Best time to visit: Winter and Spring, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Distance from Ahmedabad: 64 km

Entry fees: INR 60 per visitor, INR 100 for the camera, INR 220 per head for boating, INR 1320 per individual boat

Polo forest, also known as Vijaynagar forest, is a dry mixed deciduous forest near Abhapur village in Vijaynagar Taluka, Sabarkantha district,Gujarat, India. It is located at the foothills of the Aravalli range and on the banks of perennial Harnav river, spread over the area of 400 square kilometres (99,000 acres).

Polo Forest
Abhapur, Gujarat 383460
1800 123 5487
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Special thing

The forest of Polo is spread in a vast area of 400 sq km, the temples here date back to 600 years from now. It is reckoned to be home to more than 450 species of medicinal plants, around 275 of birds, 30 of mammals, and 32 of reptiles. Also known as Polo Monument and Vijaynagar Forest, the jungle has four entry gates.

Some famous polo monument

The forest has ruins of several 15th-century Hindu and Jain temples .

Sharaneshwar Shiva temple

Lakhena na Dera

It includes three Jain temples

Trayatan Shiva temple,Temple with Kund

Shiva-Shakti temple

SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

1. As it is surrounded by mountains and forest,Best time to visit here is in the months of September and December,due to green atmosphere,if you want to do tracking.
2. The Rich wildlife here can be experienced at any time of the year.
3. POLO FOREST is 153 kms from AHMEDABAD.
4. No Entry fees in Polo forest

Hotels near by

The Fern ~ Polo Tourism

4.4 (342)

Outdoor pool

Spa

Polo Retreat Resort

4.5 (983)

Outdoor pool

Free parking

Polo Tent City & Resort

4.3 (394)

Outdoor pool

Free parking

Polo Forest CottagePolo Forest Cottage

4.8 (40)

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Rani ki Vav or Ranki vav (lit. ’Queen’s stepwell‘) is a stepwall situated in the town of patan in Gujarat state of India. It is located on the banks of Saraswati River. Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, daughter of Khengara of Saurashtra, queen of the 11th-century Chaulukya dynasty and spouse of Bhima 1. Silted over, it was rediscovered in 1940s and restored in 1980s by the Archeological Survey of India. It has been listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage site since 2014.

The finest and one of the largest examples of its kind and designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water, the stepwell is divided into seven levels of stairs with sculptural panels; more than 500 principal sculptures and over a thousand minor ones combine religious, mythological and secular imagery.

Rani ki vav is declared the Monument of National Importance and protected by the ASI. It was added to the UNESCO’s World Heritage site on 22 June 2014. It was named India’s “Cleanest Iconic Place” at the 2016 Indian Sanitation Conference.

Address:
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HOTELS/RESTAURANTS near by

Kathiyawadi Dhaba

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Closed ⋅ Opens 7PM

Dine-in

Takeaway Delivery

No dine-in · Happy-hour food · All you can eat

CANDLE LIGHT DATE N DINNER 9227744044

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30PM

Some other points of Attraction near Rani ki vav

• Patan naa patola

• Sahastralinga talav

• Panchmukhi hanuman

• Shri khodiyaar mataji temple

It is located in Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. It is located around the historical city of Champaner, a city which was founded by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Dynasty, in the 8th century. He named it after the name of his friend and general Champa, also known later as Champaraj. The heritage site is studded with forts with bastions starting from the hills of Pavagadh, and extending into the city of Champaner. The park’s landscape includes archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage monuments such as chalcolithic sites, a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital, and remains of the 16th-century capital of the state of Gujarat. There are palaces, entrance gates and arches, mosques, tombs and temples, residential complexes, agricultural structures and water installations such as stepwells and tanks, dating from the 8th to the 14th centuries. The Kalika Mata Temple, located at top of the 800 metres (2,600 ft) high Pavagadh Hill, is an important Hindu shrine in the region, attracting large numbers of pilgrims throughout the year.

Address:https://maps.app.goo.gl/qiZAfopFcN3MzpJ18

Restaurants near by:

Shiv Shakti Hotel
bus stop, Shiv Shakti Hotel ,Near, Champaner, Gujarat 389360
Indian · Champaner, Gujarat

Jay Narayan Nasta House.
Restaurant · Besides Geeta Bhavan hotel,
Pavagadh

Hotel Geeta Bhavan
Varia Colony, Halol, Gujarat 389360

Some sneak peek of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park,