Gujarat
Tourist Place in Vadodara
| Location: | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 36°C,23°C: Winter:30°C, 15°C |
| STD Code: | 265 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Laxmi Vilas Palace, Naulakhi Baoli, Baroda Museum and Art Gallery |
| Language: | Gujarati, Hindi, and English |
Laxmi Vilas Palace
The Laxmi Vilas Palace built in the 19th century is a curious mix of arches, domes and towers. The city is dotted with quite a few palaces constructed by various Maharajas. The interiors also have a classic potpourri of antique chandeliers, fountains, silver trophies, magnificent statues and a rogues gallery with busts of former rulers cast in bronze.
Naulakhi Baoli
The literal translation would be nine million gallon pond. It is a step well, designed to store water for the city. The stepped design also allowed people to get water during drought conditions. You could have a bath on these steps. If you are interested in the old utility designs, you just can not afford to miss this.
The Garden of Sayaji
This garden also known as the Sayaji Bagh, is a sprawling park spread over more than a hundred acre with a mini rail track around the periphery. Cheerful kids can be seen enjoying a joy ride on the toy train. You may also join the fun after a little coaxing of the guard.
Baroda Museum and Art Gallery
Baroda Museum and art gallery was set up by the Gaekwads in the 1890 and it is located within the Sayaji Bagh. The displayed works are on myriad number of subjects; geology, natural history, and archeology. The Art Gallery would give you a glimpse of the Mughal miniatures and manuscripts on palm leaves by the Buddist and Jain preachers.
Nyay Mandir
Nyay Mandir is a building with Byzantine architecture is the District court of Vadodara and aptly named the Temple of Justice. Naturally, they say that in India you can only pray to get justice.
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum is one of the important place to visit, the images of the works by European masters like Raphael, Murillo and others; the finest pieces of the Greco-Roman era; paintings by the Chinese and Japanese artists and few Indian masterpieces.
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