The stepped tank and carved shrine of the Sun Temple at Modhera

North Gujarat heritage

North Gujarat heritage trip from Ahmedabad: Modhera, Patan, Ambaji and Polo Forest

The North Gujarat heritage trip from Ahmedabad: Modhera, Patan, Ambaji and Polo Forest covers about 513 km of driving over 2–3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).

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Days
2–3 days
Driving
513 km
the whole loop
Stops
4
from Ahmedabad
Fare from
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days

Eleventh-century stone at Modhera's sun temple and Patan's UNESCO stepwell Rani ki Vav, darshan at Ambaji, and a green morning in the Polo Forest on the way home.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

North Gujarat heritage

₹21,100–25,800

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 513 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Modhera Sun Temple
  3. Patan
  4. Ambaji
  5. Polo Forest

Day-by-day plan (2–3 days)

  1. Day 1: Modhera and Patan135 km

    The sun temple in the morning, Rani ki Vav and a Patola weaving house in the afternoon.

  2. Day 2: Patan to Ambaji118 km

    North to Ambaji for darshan and Gabbar hill.

  3. Day 3: Polo Forest and home260 km

    The forest temples on the Harnav river, then south to Ahmedabad.

What the circuit costs

About 513 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.

North Gujarat heritage: fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 3 daysQuotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹18,000–22,700Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹21,100–25,800Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹24,300–30,600Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹33,700–45,500Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹45,500–61,300Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹53,400–69,100Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Cost per person

The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.

North Gujarat heritage: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹1,500–1,890
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹1,240–1,520
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹930–1,180
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹960–1,300
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹930–1,250
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹950–1,230

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Which vehicle for your group

One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.

North Gujarat heritage: which vehicle for your group size
PeopleVehicleFull day (250 km), each
12Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹5,800–7,400
17Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹6,800–8,400
26Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats)₹7,900–10,000
35Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats)₹11,000–15,000
49AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats)₹15,000–20,200

Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.

Good to know

  • Polo Forest is greenest from September to December.
  • Ambaji is very crowded at Navratri and Bhadarvi Poonam.

Book the North Gujarat heritage trip

Post your dates and group size once. Verified operators quote the whole circuit, line by line; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.

Operators for North Gujarat heritage

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Questions groups ask

How many days do you need for North Gujarat heritage?

2–3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Modhera and Patan; day 2: Patan to Ambaji; day 3: Polo Forest and home.

How far is the North Gujarat heritage circuit?

About 513 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Polo Forest and home), 260 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.

What does a North Gujarat heritage trip cost for a group?

For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹53,400–69,100 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

Which vehicle should we take?

12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

Can we do Modhera and Rani ki Vav as a day trip?

Yes: the two are close together in North Gujarat. Ambaji and Polo Forest need the second and third days.