A significant tourism destination in the state of Gujarati, Vadodara is home to a wide range of attractions including museums, art galleries, palaces, monuments and nicely landscaped gardens. Boasting an array of eminent cultural as well as historical heritage sites, the city is a prominent cultural centre of India.
A large well-laid park, the Sayaji Bagh is a special tourist magnet housing a small zoo, a planetarium and the very popular Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery.
Presenting a resemblance to Londons Victoria & Albert Science Museums, Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery preserves a rich concentration of sculpture, art, Mughal miniatures, Egyptian antiquities, ancient manuscripts, ethnology and ethnography. Among these, some items at the picture gallery are original masterpieces. With an exceptional collection of original creations by the famous British painters, Constable and Turner, the museum remains a leading tourist attraction in the region.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is another must-visit in the city. It houses largely unexcavated historic, living and archaeological cultural-heritage properties within an imposing landscape including a hill fortress of an ancient Hindu capital, prehistoric sites and more.
A Shiva temple named Dakshinamurty Temple or the EME Temple flaunts a unique design and concept with a geodesic structure covered with Aluminum sheets. This temple in Vadodara is of special significance to devotees and tourists alike.
The city prides itself on having plenty more attractions including the popular picnic spot Galteshwar on the banks of Mahi River, an ancient village called Kayavarohan, Khanderao Market dating back to 1906, Kirti Stambh, also known as the Tower of Fame/Triumph, the grand Lakshmi Vilas Palace serving as the residence of the Royal family, Sursagar Lake and a lot more.
Excursions can be made from this cultured and harmonious university town to Champaner, which is famous for being the home of Jama masjid, one of the finest mosques in Gujarati.
Travellers indulging in
Vadodara Sightseeing can opt to stay at The Gateway Hotel Akota Gardens Vadodara. Located at the business centre of the city, the hotel boasts ample living spaces equipped with modern amenities. Ideal for private events and business meetings, it is among the finest
hotels in Vadodara .
