ABOUT VADODARA:

• Graceful city of magnificent palaces, museum, splendid temples, lush gardens, shady avenues.
• World renowned institutions of learning are perhaps the de-facto cultural capital of Gujarat.
• Served as the capital of princely Gaekwads III (1885 – 1920).
• A great patron of art and learning is said to be the golden era of Vadodara.
• Today, the city on the banks of river Vishwamitri.
• Industrial and commercial centre and is also regarded as the ‘Industrial Capital’ of Gujarat.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Civil Airport Harni, Vadodara (BDQ), 5.5 kms away from Vadodara city centre.
• Rail: Vadodara Railway Station, Vadodara, 1 km away from Vadodara city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

FORT & MONUMENTS	Maharaja Sayajirao University  , Nazarbaugh Palace
HOLY CENTRE	Kirti Mandir , Dakshinamoorthy Temple, Dakor   Kayavarohan  , Pavagadh ,Suklatirth
MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM	Vadodara Museum & Picture Gallery
PARK & GARDEN	Sayaji Baug , Ajwa & Nimeta
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Navratri Makar Sankranti National Kite Festival Modhera Dance Festival Republic Day Christmas New Year

For more information visit https://www.gujarattourism.com/central-zone/vadodara.html

 

ATTRACTIONS OF VADODARA

 

Vadodara Museum & Picture Gallery:

• It was founded by Sayajirao III in 1894 and is one of the finest museums is Asia.

 

Maharaja Sayajirao University:

• Prestigious university was set-up by Maharaja Sayajirao in 1840.
• Campus is noted for its architectural grandeur.

 

Sayaji Baug:

• Public garden with an excellent zoo is the heart throb of Vadodara.

 

Nazarbaugh Palace:

• It was built in 1721 and is noted for the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ or mirror palace made in old classical style.

 

Kirti Mandir:

• It is adorned with murals painted by Nandlal Bose.

 

Dakshinamoorthy Temple:

• It was constructed by EME School in the cantonment area.
• Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is set amidst five banyan trees and is unique in concept and design.

 

ATTRACTIONS AROUND VADODARA

 

Ajwa & Nimeta:

• 20 kms away from Vadodara city.
• Twin gardens hare are designed on the lines of famous Brindavan Gardens of Mysore.
• There is also an amusement park and nearby.

 

Dakor:

• 80 kms away from Vadodara city.
• The second most sacred town in Gujarat, after Dwarka, for the devotees of Lord Krishna.

 

Kayavarohan:

• 29 kms away from Vadodara city.
• Pilgrim site is associated with Lord Lakulish (Shiva).
• Main attractions are, the idol of Lakulish, a Shivalinga and pictures showing various yoga forms.

 

Pavagadh:

• 51 kms away from Vadodara city.
• Sacred hill of Pavagadh, near Champaner is Jain Temples, a Kali temple and a fort on the hill.

 

Suklatirth:

• 87 kms away from Vadodara city.
• Known for the legendary shrine of Lord Vishnu, on the banks of river Narmada.
• An annual fair is held in November.