Vadodara - a booming city in Gujarat dotted with significant relics of past

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Vadodara is a major part of Gujarat. It is one of the largest, oldest, and most modernized cities of the state. It is also a well-known tourist destination home to infinite tourist attractions and allures. Visit the city to explore it in depth and pick from the best hotels in Vadodara.

 

Vadodara is a well-known city of Gujarat. One of the fast growing cities, it is the third largest city in the state of Gujarat. Also called and spelled as Baroda, it is the district headquarter of Baroda district. It is an important centre of culture, education, and industrialization. The city is home to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, one of the prestigious universities in India and the largest one in the state. Although today the city has put a modern facet but it still retains the essence and charm of the old world. It is a historic city established by the Gaekwads of the Marathas and was their capital. It is filled with numerous references to the past and an archaeologically significant city. It is a seamless fusion of the old world and the new age, which flourished under the guidance of Maharaja Sayajirao II. Presently, it is one of the richest cities in the western region of India and home to a sizable concentration of NRIs. Lately, the place is also seeing a growth in the Information Technology field as many new IT companies and their branches are getting established year after year.

 

When it comes to exploring the tourism aspect of the city, the place is one of the best tourist destinations in western India. It is famous for parks, palaces, temples, museums, shopping centres, entertainment hubs, and large concentration of restaurants and hotels in Vadodara. Getting into the city is easy and so is getting around the city. The place shares excellent air, road, and rail connectivity to rest of India and has its own railway station, airport, and several bus stands.

 

Also just often called Sanskari Nagri signifying city of traditions, Baroda is a major cultural city. It has welcomed people from different regions and religions in India and is a melting pot of cultures. Navratri is one of the most noted festivals here when people wear traditional and colorful attire and dance Garba and Raas on the tunes of traditional music played by music maestros. While exploring the place, the important sightseeing spots that one should not miss include:

 

Kirti Mandir - Located close to the Vishwamitra Bridge, Kirti Mandir is a cluster of Lord Shiva temples. They are built by Sayajirao Maharajah and are the fine exhibits of ancient Indian temple architecture. There are marble treated inlay work, murals, photographs, and sculptures adorning the beauty of the temples.

 

Sayaji Bagh - It is a well-known attraction of the place. Consisting of art gallery, museums, a zoo, rides, and toy train, it is a large complex which remains flocked by tourists year long. The Kamati Baug is a chief attraction of here. It is a well maintained garden with sprawling lawns adorned with beautiful fountains.

 

Baroda Museum and Art Gallery - Providing a detailed glance on the checkered history of the place, the museum is one of the oldest and museums in the city, rich in artefacts and relics. Its construction started in 1887 and was completely built in 1894. The architecture of the museum itself is stunning and resembles Victoria and Albert and Science Museums situated in London.

Apart from these, there are several other interesting attractions spread all over the place. Simply visit this old yet modern city for an exquisite and unforgettable vacation. You may also pick from the good Vadodara tour packages, they are available in plenty.