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11 Top Attractions and Tourist Places to Visit in Vadodara

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  • 19 May 2023
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The cultural capital of Gujarat, Vadodara, is situated 139 kilometers away from the state capital, Gandhinagar. The third largest city of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad and Surat, is the creation of a farsighted ruler, Sayajirao III. This ‘Sanskari Nagari’ or the City of Tradition has many pre-Mughal Islamic forts, Hindu & Jain shrines, a beautiful garden, and gigantic monuments.

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11 best places to visit in Vadodara

1.  Laxmi Vilas Palace


The residence of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Laxmi Vilas, was built in 1890 under the supervision of British architect Robert Fellows Chisholm. This Indo-Saracenic structure took 12 years to complete and spans a massive area of 700 acres, which includes buildings such as Moti Bagh Palace, Makarpura Palace, Pratap Vilas Palace, Navlakhi Step Well, Maharaja Fatehgarh Museum, and a mini zoo.

Well-maintained mosaics, Belgian glass windows, imported chandeliers, and famous artworks by Raja Ravi Verma have been used to decorate this grand structure of India. To give it a Western touch, luxury amenities such as elevators and a miniature train were also available on the premises.

Royal families still stay in this Vilas, however, travelers can also visit this unique mansion from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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2. Sayaji Garden


The largest garden of Western India, Sayaji Baug, is named after Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Located on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, this park is sprawling over 45 hectares. It has the Baroda Museum, the Sardar Patel Planetarium, the Health and Hygiene Museum, the  Picture Gallery, and a zoo.

One of the major attractions of this park is the Toy Train, a 3.5-kilometer-long long, joy ride that cannot be missed. Tourists can also watch the show of the Planetarium, which highlights the entire universe is half an hour. This show is available in three different languages, Gujarati, English, and Hindi. This park remains open every day from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.

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3. Makarpura Palace


The summer palace of the Royal family was built in 1870 by the Maharaja Khende Rao, later renovated by the Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. This Italian structure has now been transformed into a training school for the Indian Air Force.

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4. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park


This UNESCO World Heritage site is located around the historical city of Champaner, a city built by Sultan Mahmud Begada. Famous for mosques, Jain, Hindu temples, and other historical monuments, this park has a total of 114 ancient structures according to the Heritage Trust of Baroda.

Some of the renowned Islamic edifices are Jami Masjid, Kevda Masjid, Nagina Masjid, Lila Gumbaz ki Masjid, and Bawman Masjid. These mosques are perfect examples of Mughal structures.

The most visited Hindu temple in this park is the Kalika Mata Temple. It is one of the Shakti Peethas of Gujarat. During the festival of Navaratri, thousands of devotees across India visit the temple for the blessings of Kalika Mata.

Jain temples of Pavagadh are also remarkable for their architecture. Constructed between the 14th -15th centuries, this shrine has carved images of the Jain pantheon and stone images of Tirthankaras.

This archaeological park is open all day, and travelers can explore the site between 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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5. EME Temple


One of the unique tourist spots of Vadodara is the EME temple. World-famous for its contemporary structure, this temple is dedicated to Dakshinamurti, one of the forms of Lord Shiva. This uncommon modern temple is made with aluminum sheets and surrounded by 106 ancient statues. This temple is open from Monday to Saturday, between 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

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6. Vadodara Museum & Picture Gallery


This Indo-Saracenic architecture was designed by Major Mant and R.F. Chisholm. Divided into two parts, the museum building and the photo gallery, this museum was built in 1894. Artifacts of foreign countries like Japan, China, and Nepal can be found here. The photo gallery is also well stocked. Many original and masterpieces paintings are available here.

In the zoological section, tourists can witness the Egyptian mummy and a 22-meter-long skeleton of a blue whale. Tourists can also explore the library, which has a good collection of books based on the various rulers of Gujarat. Except for public holidays, it remains open between 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM every day.

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7. Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary


Located 70 km away from the main city Vadodara, Jambughoda wildlife sanctuary has a variety of animals and trees. Two water reservoirs named Kada and Targol are the main water resources of this sanctuary. A forest rest house is also there near the Kada water reservoir.

Animals like a leopard, jackal, hyena, barking deer, sloth bear, and nilgai can be seen here. This forest area is dominated by trees like mahuda, khair, bamboo, and sag. After a tiring tour of the cosmopolitan city, Vadodara, travelers can visit this peaceful sanctuary to rejuvenate their energy.

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8. Surya Narayan Temple


Dedicated to the Sun God, this temple is very famous in Vadodara. People across India visit this temple with the belief that the Sun God will save them from their enemies and fulfill their lives with happiness.

The Sun Lord resides here with other deities like Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva and Swaminarayan. Visitors can also avail themselves of the dinner and residence facilities provided by the temple authorities. This temple is open for devotees throughout the year between 7 AM to 7 PM.

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9. Sursagar Lake


Popularly known as the Chand Talao, Sursagar Lake holds 26 crore gallons of water and is spread over an area of 65,000 square meters. Located in the middle of the city of Vadodara, this lake is a great place to hang out. The boating option has been prohibited on the lake for various reasons.

One of the major attractions of this lake is the statue of Lord Shiva. Built by the Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan in the year 2012, this 120 ft. tall statue is placed in the middle of the lake. During the festival of Mahashivratri, people come to visit this statue. During the moonlit night, the lake looks extremely beautiful.

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10. Sri Aurobindo Ashram


Aurobindo Ghose, well known as Rishi Aurobindo, was a freedom fighter and a Yogi. He was the personal secretary of Sayajirao III, and during this time, he lived in Vadodara. His residence has now been converted into a meditation centre. It also has a library, a study room, and a sales emporium.

Located near Dandia Bazar, Aurobindo Ashram remains open every day from 9 AM to 7 PM. During the period of 1894 to 1906, many famous people like Lokmanya Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Sister Nivedita, Sakharam Ganesh Dueskar, and some Marathi yogi has visited this sacred place.

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11. Nyay Mandir


Nyay Mandir or the Temple of Justice is famous for its Byzantine architecture. In memory of his beloved wife, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III built this spectacular monument. Robert Fellows Chisolm, the architect of this monument, has used Mughal, Renaissance and Gothic elements for the creation of this master piece.

Constructed in 1896, this ancient building currently houses the District Court of Baroda. It remains open from 9 AM to 6 PM every day.

Apart from the mentioned spots, travelers can also visit Kirti Mandir, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Khandaro Market, Tambekar Wada, Vishwamitri river, etc.

Vadodara, with all its amazing spots, deserves to be in your travel list. This city is not a usual cosmopolitan city; rather, it holds great importance. So, witness these places with your friends and family and enjoy rich culture of Vadodara.

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