Places to visit in Vadodara

This eye-catching Laxmi Vilas Palace was built during 1878 to 90. The Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara is the private residence of the royal family and if you want to visit this eye-catching Palace then you need to take the permission. The Fatehsinh Museum and Darbar Hall are open to the tourists for sightseeing. The Darbar Hall was the king's court and a place where musician used to perform to entertain the royal family. Nowadays it is among the favorite place for organizing public concerts. The interior decoration of the Laxmi Vilas Palace is magnificent with eye-catching chandeliers, lovely glass windows and splendidly carved jharokhas, a palace feature from where womens can look out without being seen. The Fatehsinh museum displays the private collection of the royal family, which includes beautiful paintings from famous Indian and European artists, beautiful furniture and artifacts collected by Sayajirao III. The Laxmi Vilas Palace Vadodara is one of the worth tourist Tourist places in Gujarat.

The Sayaji Baug Park is also popularly known as Kamatibaug. The Sayaji Baug Vadodara was named after Sayajirao III, who built this lovely park in 1879. The Sayaji Baug Park is located opposite to the railway station. The Sayajibaug Park is spread over an area of about 45 ha. The Sayaji Baug Vadodara houses two interesting museums, a lovely zoo, a lovely planetarium and a flower clock where tourists can spend their lovely moments with friends and family. There is also an operational toy train in the park where you can explore the park while enjoying the ride. The Baroda Museum and Art Gallery is very popular for its rich collection of antiques, paintings, sculptures and manuscripts. One of the major attractions of this Museum is 2300 year old Egyptian mummy and also interesting 22 meter long blue-whale skeleton. The planetarium takes you on a half-hour trip across the universe. The Sayaji Baug Vadodara is one of the best Vadodara Tourist Places.

The restored Sursagar Lake is an artificial lake. The Sursagar Lake Vadodara is large and always full of water, which makes Sursagar Lake Vadodara a lovely place to hang out, and also for boating. The Sursagar Lake is the place where Ganesh idols are immersed during Ganesh Chaturthi. The Sursagar Lake Vadodara is truly interesting tourist place in Vadodara.

The Khanderao Market was built in the year 1907 in the memory of Khanderao II. The Khanderao Market is open day and night. The Khanderao Market Vadodara is perfect market to shop everything you could possibly need over a lifetime. The design of the Khanderao Market is the mixture of Maratha, Jain, Islamic and Gothic architecture. Part of the Khanderao Market Vadodara building houses the Municipal Corporation. This Vadodara Tourist place is worth visiting for shopping.

Nearby dam are the famous Ajwa garden also known as Brindavan Garden. Ajwa Garden Vadodara is very popular for its coloured fountains and a musical fountain. The gardens at Ajwa are influenced after the famous Brindavan Gardens of Mysore. The coloured lighting of fountains is a major attraction for visitors. The Ajwa Garden Vadodara is among the peaceful tourist places in Vadodara.

The Vishwamitri River is a seasonal river. The Vishwamitri River Vadodara flows from east to west between the Mahi and Narmada rivers in Gujarat. The Vishwamitri River Vadodara begins in the hills of Pavagadh. The Vishwamitri River is home to approximately 100 crocodiles. The Vishwamitri River is awesome tourist place in Vadodara.

The Ajwa Nimeta Dam is an earthen dam that was constructed during the early 20th century by the Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The Ajwa Dam Vadodara main purpose was to provide water to the people of Vadodara. The place is truly amazing for spending quality time with friends and family. The Ajwa Dam Vadodara is enjoyable tourist place to visit in Vadodara.

This busy and crowded market is the perfect place to shop everything from household products to beautiful chaniya cholis and Bandhani clothes at affordable price lower than anywhere in the city. The peak seasons of this Nava Bazaar Vadodara are just before the Navratri and Diwali festivals, during this period market is very busy and crowded. The Shukravari market is held here every Friday, where you can shop everything from old motor parts to goats. This Vadodara Tourist place, Nava Bazaar Vadodara is best for shopping in Vadodara.

The Gaekwads fortified the city, with four gates marking its boundaries. Today the city stretches far beyond the existing gates of Lehripura, Champaneri, Pani and Gendi. Lehripura Gate is the most remarkable with jharokhas (balconies) and a Maratha-influenced façade. Close to Lehripura is Nyaya Mandir or "Temple of Justice", a notable building with a mix of European and Maratha architecture, now housing the district court. The colorful Mandvi square, the center of 'Old Baroda', is a wonderful site, thronged with people shopping and eating in the narrow lanes. This is also an interesting tourist place to visit in Vadodara.

The Sayaji Sarovar is also known as Ajwa Lake and is a lovely lake to visit. The Sayaji Sarovar Vadodara is located 22 kilometers away from Vadodara. The Sayaji Sarovar is made by damming the Vaghali Nala and Surya River. Work on the Sayaji Sarovar began in the year 1885 and completed in the year 1890. The Sayaji Sarovar Vadodara is one of the interesting tourist places in Vadodara.