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Ahmedabad → Statue of Unity → Polo Forest Bike Loop 2026: Perfect 2–3 Day Weekend Ride (450 km)

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November 2025 end – I fired up my trusted Yamaha FZ-S FI Hybrid V4, tank full, GoPro charged, and left Ahmedabad for one of the most satisfying weekend loops you can do in Gujarat right now.

  • Bike: Yamaha FZ-S Hybrid
  • Odometer at start: 16,2xx km
  • Total distance covered: 498 km (round trip)
  • Real fuel average this trip: 59.4 kmpl (AC on half the time, 80–100 kmph cruising)
  • Total fuel cost: only ₹960 (at ₹102/litre)

Also Read: Best Places to Visit in Gujarat in Monsoon

Why This Loop is Perfect for Ahmedabad Riders

  • 100 % tar road till Kevadia (Statue of Unity)
  • Almost zero toll on this route (only ₹65 one way)
  • Weekend doable – leave Saturday morning, back Sunday night
  • Mix of modern India (SOU) + raw nature & history (Polo)
  • Safe for solo riders and girls’ groups too

For more such Gujarat bike routes, check our complete pillar guide hereUltimate Guide to Bike Trips in Gujarat 2025–26

Day-wise Breakdown (Tested on FZ-S Hybrid)

Day 1: Ahmedabad → Kevadia (Statue of Unity) – 200 km | 4 hrs 15 mins riding time

  • 5:45 AM – Started from SG Highway (odometer 16234 km)
  • Route taken: SG Highway → Vasad → Dabhoi → Rajpipla bypass → Kevadia
  • Breakfast: Honest Restaurant, Vasad (8:15 AM) – pav bhaji + cold coffee
  • Road condition: 95 % silky 4-lane till Dabhoi, then smooth 2-lane state highway
  • FZ-S Hybrid mileage till SOU: 55 kmpl

Reached Statue of Unity gate at 10:10 AM.
2025 Ticket: Observation deck ₹450 (booked online night before – instant QR)

Highlights inside campus

  • Laser show at 7:30 PM is still free with deck ticket
  • Butterfly Garden & Dino Trail (new in 2025)
  • Ekta Mall food court – tried Gujarati thali for ₹220

Stay: Tent City-1 (Swadhar Cottage – ₹7800 with all meals – splurged because why not once!)
Night photo tip: Shoot Sardar Patel statue with Milky Way if you have tripod – light pollution is minimal after 10 PM.

Day 2: Kevadia → Polo Forest via Tribal Belt – 140 km | 3 hrs 40 mins

  • 7:00 AM – Checkout & breakfast (live jalebi counter)
  • Route: Kevadia → Rajpipla → Dediyapada → Netrang → Harsol → Polo Forest
  • This stretch is pure bliss on FZ-S – empty roads, tribal villages, sudden ghats, and zero potholes
  • Stopped at Zarwani waterfall turn (dry in November, skipped)
  • Reached Polo Forest entry at 10:45 AM

FZ-S Hybrid performed like a champ on light off-road inside Polo – ground clearance never scraped even with pillion bag.

Polo Forest activities done

  • Hiked to ancient Shiv temple & stepwell
  • River Harnav trail (bike parked, 20-min walk)
  • Spotted 6 peacocks within 100 metres
  • Lunch at Polo Vanshoda Resort – unlimited thali ₹180

Evening camping

Booked Polo Camps & Resort riverside Swiss tent (₹3200 incl. dinner, breakfast, bonfire)
Temperature dropped to 14°C – perfect bonfire weather

Day 3: Polo Forest → Ahmedabad – 158 km | 3 hrs exact

  • 6:00 AM – Morning jungle walk (saw fresh leopard pugmarks – guide confirmed)
  • 8:00 AM – Breakfast (poha + jalebi again)
  • 8:45 AM – Started back via Himmatnagar → Prantij → Chiloda
  • Quick chai stop at Chamunda Tea Stall, Chiloda
  • Reached home at 11:45 AM (odometer 16732 km)

Best Bikes for This Loop

  • Royal Enfield Classic / Meteor / Himalayan
  • Bajaj Dominar 400
  • Honda CB350 / Highness
  • KTM Adventure 250 (if you love corners in Polo)

Photography & Instagram Hotspots

  • Statue of Unity with Sardar Patel silhouette at sunrise
  • Ekta Bridge (newly opened – looks like Atal Setu)
  • Polo Forest river + ruined temple reflection shot
  • Tribal kids waving on Dediyapada road

Final Thoughts

If you own a Yamaha FZ-S Hybrid (or any 150–160 cc bike), this is the perfect weekend loop from Ahmedabad – no fatigue, amazing mileage, mix of patriotism + raw nature, and Instagram-worthy photos at every turn.

Devesh Chauhan

I’m Devesh Chauhan, a travel writer, explorer, and the founder of MainAwara. For me, travelling is not just about visiting a destination - it is about experiencing the journey, discovering places beyond the usual tourist trail, meeting people, understanding local culture, and collecting stories along the way. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, I combine my love for travel with my passion for long-distance motorcycle journeys. Over the years, I have explored destinations across India by road, on motorcycle, and through independent trips. These journeys have taken me from the beaches and temples of Odisha and Gujarat to the deserts and landscapes of Kutch, the historic cities of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, and the spiritual destinations of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. One of my memorable journeys was a solo motorcycle ride from Ahmedabad to Jagannath Puri, Odisha, covering a long-distance route across multiple states. I have also ridden through several memorable circuits, including Ahmedabad–Bhavnagar–Diu–Somnath–Dwarka–Jamnagar–Rajkot–Ahmedabad, and the Kutch circuit covering Dholavira, Nara Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar, Bhuj and Ahmedabad. My road journeys have also taken me from Ahmedabad to Agra and Mathura, travelling through Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Dausa and Bharatpur. Closer to home, I have explored destinations such as Polo Forest, Idar and Saputara. Beyond Gujarat and Rajasthan, I have explored the Spiti Valley circuit in Himachal Pradesh, destinations across Maharashtra including Nashik and Sambhaji Nagar, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. My travels in North and Central India include places such as Kashi Vishwanath in Uttar Pradesh, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Gwalior and Indore, along with several nearby destinations. What I Share on MainAwara Through MainAwara, I share firsthand travel experiences, detailed travel guides, road-trip itineraries, destination guides, travel tips, things to do, places to visit, and practical information that can help other travellers plan their journeys. I particularly enjoy writing about road trips, motorcycle journeys, mountains, beaches, spirituality, adventure, offbeat destinations and Indian culture. My aim is to combine personal experience with practical information so that readers can understand not only where to go, but also how to get there, what to expect, and what makes a place worth visiting. I believe travel information is most useful when it comes from experience. That is why I try to share the details I discover during my own journeys—from road conditions and routes to places worth stopping at, local experiences, viewpoints, food, accommodation and things I wish I had known before the trip. Beyond Travel When I’m not travelling or writing, I work in the IT industry. I also enjoy swimming and playing volleyball. I have contributed to platforms such as Wikipedia and Tripoto, sharing information and experiences related to the places I explore. The Story Behind MainAwara MainAwara is my space to document the journeys, places and experiences that inspire me. Whether it is a long motorcycle ride across India, a road disappearing into the mountains, an ancient temple, a quiet beach, a remote village, or an unexpected experience on the road, I believe every journey has a story worth sharing. So, if you are planning your next road trip, looking for an offbeat destination, or simply love exploring India— Welcome to MainAwara. Explore more. Travel farther. Stay Awara.I’m Devesh Chauhan, a travel writer, explorer, and the founder of MainAwara. For me, travelling is not just about visiting a destination—it is about experiencing the journey, discovering places beyond the usual tourist trail, meeting people, understanding local culture, and collecting stories along the way. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, I combine my love for travel with my passion for long-distance motorcycle journeys. Over the years, I have explored destinations across India by road, on motorcycle, and through independent trips. These journeys have taken me from the beaches and temples of Odisha and Gujarat to the deserts and landscapes of Kutch, the historic cities of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, and the spiritual destinations of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. One of my memorable journeys was a solo motorcycle ride from Ahmedabad to Jagannath Puri, Odisha, covering a long-distance route across multiple states. I have also ridden through several memorable circuits, including Ahmedabad–Bhavnagar–Diu–Somnath–Dwarka–Jamnagar–Rajkot–Ahmedabad, and the Kutch circuit covering Dholavira, Nara Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar, Bhuj and Ahmedabad. My road journeys have also taken me from Ahmedabad to Agra and Mathura, travelling through Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Dausa and Bharatpur. Closer to home, I have explored destinations such as Polo Forest, Idar and Saputara. Beyond Gujarat and Rajasthan, I have explored the Spiti Valley circuit in Himachal Pradesh, destinations across Maharashtra including Nashik and Sambhaji Nagar, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. My travels in North and Central India include places such as Kashi Vishwanath in Uttar Pradesh, Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Gwalior and Indore, along with several nearby destinations. What I Share on MainAwara Through MainAwara, I share firsthand travel experiences, detailed travel guides, road-trip itineraries, destination guides, travel tips, things to do, places to visit, and practical information that can help other travellers plan their journeys. I particularly enjoy writing about road trips, motorcycle journeys, mountains, beaches, spirituality, adventure, offbeat destinations and Indian culture. My aim is to combine personal experience with practical information so that readers can understand not only where to go, but also how to get there, what to expect, and what makes a place worth visiting. I believe travel information is most useful when it comes from experience. That is why I try to share the details I discover during my own journeys—from road conditions and routes to places worth stopping at, local experiences, viewpoints, food, accommodation and things I wish I had known before the trip. Beyond Travel When I’m not travelling or writing, I work in the IT industry. I also enjoy swimming and playing volleyball. I have contributed to platforms such as Wikipedia and Tripoto, sharing information and experiences related to the places I explore. The Story Behind MainAwara MainAwara is my space to document the journeys, places and experiences that inspire me. Whether it is a long motorcycle ride across India, a road disappearing into the mountains, an ancient temple, a quiet beach, a remote village, or an unexpected experience on the road, I believe every journey has a story worth sharing. So, if you are planning your next road trip, looking for an offbeat destination, or simply love exploring India— Welcome to MainAwara. Explore more. Travel farther. Stay Awara.

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