POLO FOREST

ADVENTURE CAMPING

Polo Forest & Idar Adventure Camping

To groom the youngsters in the field of adventures and environmental

awareness, Invincible NGO presents the most interactive adventure & trekking
camps at Polo Forest & Idar Circuit. In the adobe of semi dense forests, what’s
experienced, can’t be revealed in words.
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About the Camping

Polo Forest is just 170 km far from Ahmedabad and can be reached in 3 hours.
Most of the visitors choose this as a weekend one-day destination and the area which is
rich with heritage places and monuments gives a different type of feel.

Specifically, this camping is planned as a proper adventure camp. Neither a picnic

nor a tour, these 2 days are filled with physically challenging activities and explorations.
We visualize this camping as an unforgettable experience, where the participants perform
various adventure activities like Rock Climbing, Rappelling & River Crossing. They are also
made to visit the ruins and monuments, especially old temple ruins to understand the
richness of the area. Assisted by young, experienced & enthusiastic volunteers &
supporting staff, this camping is meant as the life changing experience for one and all.

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About Polo Forest

The polo forest area was a part of a vast territory and Vijaynagar was the capital
600 years back. The ancient city was a pilgrimage for the Jains and Shivadharmi people
of the area. The jungle has 4 sculptured gates made of local sedimentary rocks in each
direction. Development of the city was done along the river banks of Harnav.

The temples were destroyed by the Mughals and now are the heritage sites. The
jungles are rich with many wild animals like leopards and bears. Spiders and pythons are
also found in the dense jungle area. In tress, here are more than 600 types. Many species
of water birds and crabs are also found in the river and reservoir. The area is sanctuary
and being maintained by the Dholwani range forest department. The government has
also established a campsite with a view to provide nature education and develop the site
as tourism place.

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According to the wildlife counting 2012, in the polo forest, population of 2

leopards, 12 bears, 12 hyena and 60 mountain vultures are found. The area is rich with
483 species of plants, 260 species of birds and other many types of wild creatures. The
mountain vultures and the grey hornbills are the rare species now.

At Aantarsuba village, an Aryuvedik Medical Garden has been developed on the

bank of Harnav river. It is spread over 20 acres of land and more than 200 types of
medicine plantation is made.

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About Idar Hills

Idar is famous for its hot summer and Aravalli hills. Besides this, the city is rich with
heritage sites like temples, lakes and forts. The fort walls on the ridges all around the city
give a glimpse of the reign of the great Rajput kings of Mewar.

The Idariyo Garh and other ancient temples are the tourist places of the city. The
hill area is having a rich wildlife typically due to presence of various species of bats and
leopards in jungle side hills. Training of Rock Climbing was started in this range by the
government, and then it has become famous in the field of adventure activities in Gujarat.

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Trekking in Polo Forest

In the semi-dense forests of Polo, trekking charms the tourists. Here are around
15 different routes for trekking which scales from 3 to 14 km of length. Here nature
rests with its various species of trees and cool and gentle breeze. The Mango, Kalal &
Bhim are the famous hills for trekking here.

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Schedule/Itinerary
The participants are requested to reach L D College of Engineering Hostel Canteen
by 02:00 AM in late night…

Day 1:

02:00 AM Reporting at L D College of Engineering Canteen

02:30 AM Departure for Idar

04:45 AM Arrival at Idar Fort, Trek to Sunrise Point

08:00 AM Breakfast

09:00 AM Departure for Polo Forest

01:00 PM Lunch

03:30 PM Sightseeing

08:00 PM Dinner

The night halt and accommodation are set as per the weather conditions.

Day 2:

07:00 AM Breakfast

08:00 AM Departure for Rock Climbing & Rappelling

12:30 PM Lunch

02:30 PM Sightseeing

05:00 PM Valedictory Session

06:00 PM Departure for Ahmedabad

08:30 PM Arrival at Ahmedabad

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Participation Fees
The fees structure is based on the 2 different modes of camping.

Type Fees per head

Ahmedabad to Ahmedabad ₹ 950/-

Polo Forest to Polo Forest ₹ 650/-

The fees includes*:

 Simple Food (Gujarati, Jain & Swaminarayan food available)

 Accommodation (adventure accommodation in tents/hall)
 Activities: Trekking, Team games, Campfire and others
 Volunteers/Instructors, First Aid support
 Travel, as per the above table, Forest entry fees

Cancellation:

On receipt of an application for cancellation, cancellation will be granted by the

Project Manager. The cancellation charges will be as under on the total camp fees…

Cancellation Duration Refund Amount

More than 41 days 90%

Between 21 to 40 days 75%

Between 11 to 20 days 50%

Between 0 to 10 days 25%

* All the facilities and services mentioned above are clearly subject to weather conditions and all
other unforeseen situations/factors. No person/invincible NGO will be responsible for any loss
of the luggage or valuables carried by the trekker.

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How to Register?
Visit website for the updated list of camps.

One can apply by both the online and offline modes.

Apply Online: Please visit http://invinciblengo.org/events for online application.

Apply Offline: Visit the NGO office and register yourself.

For more information and registration, call on 9099400699 or write to

info@invinciblengo.org.

How to organize a special camp?

Special camps can be organized by sending a request application on the NGO mail
ID info@invinciblengo.org. More details available on 9099400699.

The fees structure would be same for the group of the fixed strength.

Minimum of 24 participants are needed to organize a special camp.

Things to be carried
Participants are advised to carry the below mentioned things along with them
personally. The NGO will not be responsible to provide if not carried.

1. Bedding Material (Sleeping Bag/Blanket/Chattai)

2. 2 pair Full sleeves shirts/T-Shirts, full pants/treks/ trousers (Half
pants/Shorts are not allowed on treks/activities)
3. Woolen sweater, Woolen cap, Raincoat/Umbrella (as per season)
4. Sports Shoes with a good rubber sole & Socks, sleepers
5. Cap, Sun glasses
6. Torch, Candles, Match Box
7. 2 Water Bottles
8. Plastic Carry Bags & Sanitary Materials
9. Mug/Glass & Spoon

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Contact Details

Invincible NGO
308, 3rd Floor, Above Chocolate Room,
University Plaza, Near Vijay Cross Roads,
Ahmedabad, GUJARAT 380015

+91 90994 00699

+91 99138 00699
http://invinciblengo.org/

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