Places to see in Vadodara

Vadodara is also known for its distinctive pristine and old world charm. Apart from that the city is also known for its natural beauty and is also now a blooming center of production and textiles.  The city also offers a convergence of untarnished natural beauty and serenity along with a rich heritage with modernity.  There are very few places in the country that offers this union. From a tourists perspective, Vadodara offers tourists peace and tranquility and an experience to truly enjoy the culture of Gujarat and distinctive identity.



Hence the places to see in Vadodara are:

Laxmi Villas Palace- The Laxmi Villas palace is known for its distinctive style of architecture. A reason for this it epitomizes the Indo sacrosanct style of construction that is distinctive of monuments in the state.  The palace offers an example of the royalty, rich traditions and culture of the state. For tourists visiting it is nothing less than a tryst with royalty. Spread under almost 50 acres, the palace was once the stronghold of the vivacious the versatile community of the Jat community of Bharatpur.  The mosaic facades and intricate and ornate construction. the place also has a collection of some of the best armory and bronze and terracotta statues. In the middle of the nineties the palace was converted in to five star luxury hotel and renamed as the Laxmi Vilas Palace of Bharatpur. Tourist are allowed in the vicinity of the complex and catch a glimpse of the history and the culture of the place.

Nazarbaug Palace- This palace offers tourists another tryst with royalty and monarchial and princely hermitage. The Nazarbaug Palace is known as the strong fortress of the Gaekwad dynasty that ruled the ruled the princely state of Baroda in recent times.  The family is known for its contribution the city and the social economic reforms of the state that were formulated by the rulers. The mansion offers a rich heirloom of the family that lives on to the present day. The richly constructed and decorated rooms and at the entire façade also exude royalty and pristine beauty that has stood the test of times.  The exhibits of the Palace in particular include the two guns that are fashioned in pure gold and silver and weighing at about a 100kg each. The palace also offers a look in the rich history, architecture and distinctive culture of the state that blends both Gharana and the western style.

Makharpura Palace- Another example of the royalty and benevolence of the Gaekwad family, the distinctive feature of the state palace is the distinctive architecture that is incompliance with Italian and renaissance style of architecture.  This façade and architectural style has maintained its distinctiveness all through the years. This palace served as the royal summer residence of the family despite the fact that the royal family spends most of their holidays in the Nilgiris. The timely renovation of the years has enhanced the feel of the place and renewed its distinctive splendor.  The palace today is used and currently houses the elite Indian air force.

Kirti Mandir-  The Kirti Mandir is another example of the royalty and heirloom of the royal Gaekwad family. Do not be mistaken there is also a place called Kirthi Mandir that is referred to as the Birth Place of Mahatma Gandhi that is situated at his birthplace Porbandar.  Kirti Mandir was built by the royal family as a tribute the royal family and portraying and preserving some of the best in terms of culture and the heritage of the reason. Built in the year 1936 on the centenary celebrations, The Mandir really radiates the culture and the rich heirloom of the place.

Kirti Stamb- The tower of fame as it is called in an architectural marvel. One the popular landmarks in the city of Porbandar, Kirti Stamb located near Polo grounds is certainly a sight to behold. The monument is fashioned with ornate construction and  a tribute the great towers dedicated to the fearless warriors. The construction of the Stamb is characteristic of fine and intricate designs and is certainly sight to behold. Meant for the greatness and behold as greatness the Kirthi Stamb is a must visit for travelers to the state.

Anokottaka- The modern akkota is historical site and was famous for the jain studies. In excavation there were recovered almost metallic statues that were distinctive of the style and the art form of the Jain.  The place is also attributed to have discovered and developed the metal technology in the medival times. This is an historic place and almost 68 bronze statues were recovered.

Pavagadh- One of the strongest hill fortress in the city, the fort of Pavagadh is also spread over a circumference of 42 kilometers and is also an ineffaceable part off the history and the cultural tradition of the city. 4 kilometers from the historical and majestic Champener this place is also believed to be the piece of land that Hanuman carried away.  The Kalika Mata peak is situated on the highest and highest peak.  The areas is strived in three different places that include a jain temple, Hindu temple and  are also important places to visit and also historical for the jain and Hindu pilgrimage sites.

Aurobindo Institute- Christened after the great philosopher and freedom fighters. The Aurobindo Institute is also known as the national memorial. Apart from that the Institute also houses yoga and meditation classes.  The institute is also surrounded by verdant and well manicured gardens that  offer tourists a true opportunity to relax and rejuvenate and truly spend some quality time in relaxation and solace. Apart from that there is also a museum also dedicated the Aurobindo and his contributions to the society.

Baroda Museum and Gallery- This one of the oldest and at the same time most famous museum sin the state. Founded in 1894, this museum houses original and collector addition of paintings from renowned painters. The other exhibits of the collection of Egyptian mummy and a Skelton of a blue whale. Apart from that the collection of the collection also includes artifacts from Akkota that are distinctive for the bronze statues of the Jain temples.

EME Temple- The EME temple Vadodara is a distinctive for its style of architecture and at the same time it’s distinctive religious importance. The Geodesic structure is supported with aluminum sheets and built by the Indian army is one of the Electrical and Mechanical engineering g corpse wing.  The five religions of the country is portrayed in different architectural facets of the building. For instance the Kalash is symbolic of the Hinduism, The tower for Christianity, domes for Islam ,  The stupa for the Buddhist and the entrance of the temple for the Jains.  The place truly exudes an ambience of prayer and a convergence of religions that is both symbolized in the façade and in the spiritual devotion of the same.

Vadodara offers a confluence of royalty and historical importance. The rich heritage and culture is best experienced when visited and as such Vadodara is a wonderful place to visit explore and also to relax in the true earnest in well earned holiday.