Vadodra
Vadodara also known as Baroda is situated at the
bank of Vishwamitri river. Vadodra means city of Banyan trees. It is
famous for its museums and galleries. The interesting places in Vadodra
are Champaner (known for Jama Masjid), Dakorhas a well known Temple of
Ranchodrai, Dhumkal is a bear sanctuary (it also has a tiger and
leopard), Kirti Mandir, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, Makarpura Palace
and Nazarbagh Palace. Vadodara is located in southeast of
Ahmedabad. Vadodara is famous for its palaces, parks, temples and
museums. Vadodara is number one industrial city of Gujarat. Vadodara is
also called as 'Sanskari Nagari' for its rich culture traditions.
Vadodara is one of india's most cosmopolition cities.
Vadodara is also famous for education. MS University of Baroda is
the only university in Gujarat with English as the medium of
instruction. It has 13 faculties and 17 residential hostels, 4 of them
for girls. The university caters to over 30,000 students
History Of Vadodara
Baroda was the capital of one of the most powerful princely state prior
to independence. Baroda now called Vadodara is a pleasant, medium sized
city with some interesting museums and art galleries and a fine park
etc.
Situated on the south of city of Ahmedabad lies the city of Vadodara.
Vadodara is a graceful city of palaces, parks, temples and museums. It
is also known as Baroda and rises from the banks of River Vishwamitri.
Vadodara is the industrial and cultural capital of Gujarat. Vadodara,
originally 'Vadapadraka' means a village amidst the banyan trees.
Baroda is known as the garden city of Gujarat. In the centre of
Vadodara town is a huge lake.
Baroda was the capital of one of the most powerful princely state prior
to independence. Baroda now called Vadodara is a pleasant, medium sized
city with some interesting museums and art galleries and a fine park
etc.
Situated on the south of city of Ahmedabad lies the city of Vadodara.
Vadodara is a graceful city of palaces, parks, temples and museums. It
is also known as Baroda and rises from the banks of River Vishwamitri.
Vadodara is the industrial and cultural capital of Gujarat. Vadodara,
originally 'Vadapadraka' means a village amidst the banyan trees.
Baroda is known as the garden city of Gujarat. In the centre of
Vadodara town is a huge lake.
Vadodara at a glance
Population of Vadodara City.....18,00,000
Temperature Summer ..:...... Max 46 °C, Min 24 °C
Winter........ :.......Max 31 °C, Min 9 °C
STD Code ......:........ 0265
State .........:......... Gujarat
Best time to visit :......Winters
How to Reach to Vadodara City :
Vadodara
is known for its palaces, museums and parks. The Sayaji Bagh is a big
well-laid park and an important tourist attraction. Vadodara Museum and
Art Gallery is also attractive place for tourist.
Bardoa Museum & Picture Gallery
Considered
as one of the most famous museums of the country it was built in 1894.
The picture gallery which offers an excellent collection of originals
by famous British painters Turner and constable and many others attract
tourists from every part of the country. The Egyptian mummy and
skeleton of a blue whale are major attractions for those who visit the
museum.Other treasure includes the famous Akota bronzes dating the 5th
Century A.D., A collection of Mughal miniatures, a full fledged gallory
of Tibetan Art and oils by several European masters.
Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara
The
Royal Family's residence is an extravagant building in Indo- Saracenic
style. The palace built by Maharaja Sayajirao in 1890 is till date the
residence of the royal family. Its ornate Darbar Hall has an Italian
mosaic floor and walls with mosaic decorations. The palace houses a
remarkable collection of old armoury and sculptures in bronze, marble
& terracotta.
Sayajibaug in Vadodara
Sayaji
Baug (the famous park) is situated on river Vishwamitri and was built
by Sayajirao III in 1879. Sprawling over 113 acres, it also includes an
excellent zoo, the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, the Museum of
Health and Hygiene and the Sardar Patel Planetarium.A major attraction
for children is the 3.5 kms joy ride through the park on the toy train.