Vadodara

One of the cosmopolitan cities of India, Vadodara is the third most populated town of Gujarat. The city has preserved rich cultural traditions, due to which it is also referred as Sanskrit Nagari. Vadodara has seen a drastic changes in the recent year and emerged as a hub of large industries and IT. The place holds great tourist attraction as it is dotted with many museums, palaces, art galleries and parks.
Popular Tourist Attractions in/ around Vadodara

Sayaji Park
Sayaji Park is one of the popular tourist attraction. Within the park premises, one can visit the Museum and Art Gallery. The museum treasures a unique collection of artifacts including exquisite Indian sculptures, ancient manuscripts and Egyptian antiquities. Art gallery displays some beautiful miniatures and some work of European masters. Sayaji Bagh also has planetarium and a small zoo.

Highlights:Museum, Art Gallery, Planetarium and Zoo



Laxmi Vilas Palace
Laxmi Vilas Palace is a specimen of architectural wonder, built in Indo-Sarascenic style by Maharaja Sayajirao III in 1890. The palace comprises of many splendid chambers that are masterpiece of skilled craftsmanship. Darbar Hall is enhanced with Italian mosaic floor and decorated walls. In addition with amazing architecture, the Palace has also houses a collection of old armory and sculptures in terracotta, bronze and marble.

Highlights:Houses artifacts such as old armory and bronze, marble and terracotta sculptures.

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
Located in the southern part of part of the city, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is a great place of tourist interest. It treasures a royal collection of Chinese and Japanese art, Greco-Roman exhibits and contemporary Indian works.

Highlights:Western and Indian paintings, Chinese and Japanese art and collection of contemporary Indian art.

Nazarbagh Palace
Built in the Victorian classical style, Nazarbagh Palace holds immense importance for its architectural splendor. The palace was constructed in 1727 A.D. It is treasures rare royal heilooms, gold and silver guns many more.

Highlights:Stunning architecture of the Palace and has collection royal heilooms, gold and silver guns

Pratap Vilas Palace
The stunning Pratap Vilas is designed in Indo-Saracenic style. Earlier it served as residence for the royal family but now it houses the railway staff college.

Highlights:Built in Indo-Sarcenic style of architecture.

Makarpura Palace
Magnificent Makarpura Palace is one of the fascinating tourist attraction in the city. It is built in Italian style of architecture. The Palace now serves as an Indian Air Force training school.

Highlights:Alluring Italian style of architecture

Kirti Mandir
Kirti Mandir, also referred as 'Hall of Fame' stands as memorial of Gaekwad rulers. It is a stone building designed in Hindu style, consisting of domes, balconies, terraces and a shikhara. The temple is adorned with exquisite murals designed by the famous Indian artist, Nandlal Bose.

Highlights:Building decorated with murals and comprises of domes, terraces, balconies and shikhara.

Popular Excursions from Vadodara
Champaner and Pavagadh are among popular excursions from Vadodara. Jama Masjid is the major charm of the place, listed as one of the best mosques in Gujarat. Enroute visit some formidable forts that belongs to medieval period. Another place of interest is 13th century Hindu Military Architecture. The devotees can visit Temple of Ranchodrai, located at a distance of 50 km from the city. Wildlife enthusiasts can plan to visit Jambughoda Sanctuary situated 78 km form Vadodara. The sanctuary is a dwelling place of some exotic wildlife species such as panthers, four horned antelope, reptile species and also spot rare avifauna species.

Popular Shopping Items/ Shopping Centres in Vadodara
Vadodara is a shopper's paradise. The city boasts number of colorful bazaars selling all kinds of items like furniture, textiles, handicrafts and many more fulfilling every need of the visitors. Alkapuri and National Plaza are the major shopping malls in the city where you can look for branded collections. Roopura, Mandvi, Teen Darwaza and Lehripura Mandir Bazaars are the popular markets equipped with all kinds of trendy outfits and other accessories.

Vadodara Travel Information

Closest Airport:

• Vadodara Airport

Closest Railway Station:

• Vadodara Railway Station

Road Link:

• National Higway 8

Local Transport in Vadodara
One can avail the local means of transport to travel across the city. There is a variety of transport options in the city for instance metered taxi, tourist cabs, auto rickshaws, local buses. Rickshaws can be taken to cover a distance.