Location: Vadodara
Top Things to do in Vadodara
Top Restaurants in Vadodara
The 10 Best Things to do in Vadodara, Gujarat
Vadodara (Gujarati pronunciation: [ʋəˈɽod̪əɾa]; formerly known as Baroda) is the third-largest city in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad and Surat. It is the administrative headquarters of Vadodara District and is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, 139 kilometres (86 mi) from the state capital Gandhinagar. The railway line and NH 8 that connect Delhi and Mumbai pass through Vadodara.
Restaurants in Vadodara
1. Lukshmi Vilas Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,292 reviews
Lukshmi Villas Palace is the Official residence of the Maharaja Of Baroda.The royal family still resides in this magnificent palace builtin 1889.A part of the palace is open for visitors during the day 10 am to 5 pm. Mondays is the weekly off day. Weekends can get crowded , so best to come on any other day.The ticket cost Rs. 200 And it includes a complimentary audio tour guide in either english , hindi & marathi.Photographs inside the palace are not permitted. The tour takes about an hour. Water & other cold beverages are available at a charge for visitors
Reviewed By SBahl - New Delhi, India
Lukshmi Vilas Palace, the largest private residence in India, is grand, awe-inspiring, and beautiful. The architecture is a fantastic exposition of Indo-Saracenic architecture; the grounds and carved-out sections like the golf course immaculate; and the collection of art and artefacts exquisite, even by royal standards. A special call out to the collection of Raja Ravi Varma's works, which is the largest at any single place. And another one to the armoury, which has a the best collection of swords I have seen. The museum has audio guides, which makes the experience of visiting the palace much richer. Essential visit while in Baroda. Keep 2-3 hours aside for it.
2. EME Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By 494sunilt - Ahmedabad, India
This temple is located in cantonment area like Hanuman Temple of Ahmedabad. The vehicle has to be parked outside and one needs to walk 200-300 meters to reach the temple. Id card has to be submitted at the gate. The walk is in the peaceful and serene cantonment area which is a great experience. It's open till 8 PM. Its a must visit place of Vadodara.
3. Sayaji Baug
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 653 reviews
Reviewed By kpkaustubha - Nashik, India
Must see place for kids and all .. must take the train ride. And show the kids planetarium.. Wild animals, birds, try to go in afternoon with lower heat so all can enjoy there .. Lot so there
4. Inorbit Mall Vadodara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By RahulPorwal - Mumbai, India
A good place to hang out. Good food options and good branded shops. Parking space is ample but is not free.
5. Tapovan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By PatelA147 - Vadodara District, India
Good place for evening peaceful place me and family very very happy this place very good beautiful place
6. Vadodara Central Bus Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By GopalK544
Last month i visited vadodara. i went from ahmedabad. when my bus was arrived in central bus station i was mesmerized. bus station was renovated beautifully. its like a mall. movie hall, shopping center everything is available.
7. Hathni Mata
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By dushnath - Vadodara, India
It is a seasonal water fall.......very much in the lap of nature...... easily accessible ,needs to track short distance a must after rainy season as a short outing with family and friends.......one should carry food and drinking water..... adults should take care of children as there can be exident if not proper caution taken.
8. Baroda Museum And Picture Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By 208sumitram - Mumbai, India
This museum and picture gallery building looks old and majestic. There are many interesting items like baby blue whale and Egyptian mummy. British era pictures are also major attractions.
9. Ajwa Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By dushnath - Vadodara, India
Ajwa lake was constructed by late maharaja Sayaji Rao ji of Vadodara to provide Vadodara citizens safe drinking water at minimum cost as it's hight is 300' up the Vadodara city....by natural gravitational force water reaches city limits.......the garden is recent (25 years) additional picnic spot.
10. Kuber Bhandari Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By VikasB655
A trip to Vadodra or Baroda is incomplete without darshan to Lord Kuber at Chanod, Karnali's Kuber Bhandari temple and Pavagadh Kali Mata temple Shakti Peeth over 2 days. Kuber Bhandari temple is southern side towards Rajpipla, Bharuch on banks of Narmada river Triveni Sangam ghat. From Vadodra its 1.5 to 2 hours drive. I was with family put up at Country Club 2 nights at Golden Chowkdi on Mumbai National Highway passing Vadodra. We took private vehicle to do Kuber temple and next day Pavagadh. This diverts off national highway towards Rajpipla to reach Chanod. One can do Chanod Kuber and Statue of Unity nearby another 2 hour drive together easily if pressed for time in 2-3 days. Need a private vehicle this area for faster travel though Govt Bus service is well connected on routes. We took light breakfast and found the road through green trees and farms to Chanod. Eating local fruits with salt-chilli masala in winter on road sides is more fun on way. We found no quality restaurants at all not even proper restaurants frankly. For Chanod you need cross Narmada river by a ferry boat to temple. A short 2 minute walk to boating area from Chanon bank. Chanod boat ferry is cheaper with more family members can private rent one. Its a 10-15 minute boat ride to temple across river and you can see bathing and samshan ghats passing by. The sandy river bank is a great break to bath and relax.The temple has a good number of steps 100+ to climb so senior citizens need be careful. The temple is old and historical and has some mini temples inside complex. I recommend taking a holy dip off Narmada before boarding the boat to temple and be clean for worshiping. Carry spare clothes for such a bath. Chanod village has less eating options frankly speaking so carrying decent food is advised. You can have food cooked at Swaminarain Temple on early arrival request and darshan. Then have food after darshan on return. Best to have lunch if visiting late morning-afternoon. Afternoon town is shut down and deserted. When we returned afternoon we found nothing to eat and were hungry. I regret not having a heavy breakfast so can recommend same and some food carry along. On return to Vadodra from Chanod we diverted to Anusuya Mata temple nearby some 15-20 kms diversion on route. Anusuya Mata temples are known to bless childless couples. The mud around this temple is believe to have curative properties for skin diseases. One can do a darshan there. I strongly recommend it if you have come so far. My family was very hungry itw as almost 4 PM as we could not find good lunch at Chanod we found a village wedding outside Anusuya temple we ate there without invitation and gifted token cash to groom's family. That was something.
