Vadodara Trip Overview
Visit Vadodara, the cultural capital of the West Indian state of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, the city was the capital of the princely state of Baroda. Visit the palaces of Vadodara and discover the cultural heritage and royal roots of this prosperous city. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh that houses an Archaeological Park dating back to the 15th century.
Highlights:
• Laxmi Vilas Palace
• Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
• Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
• Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Vadodara, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Visit Vadodara, the cultural capital of the West Indian state of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, the city was the capital of the princely state of Baroda. Visit the palaces of Vadodara and discover the cultural heritage and royal roots of this prosperous city. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh that houses an Archaeological Park dating back to the 15th century.
Highlights:
• Laxmi Vilas Palace
• Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
• Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
• Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Vadodara
Pass By: Royal Orchid Central, Mujmahuda Rd, Pratham Avenue, Akota, Vadodara, Gujarat 390020, India
You will be met on your arrival in Vadodara and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Royal Orchid Central in Vadodara
Day 2: Vadodara Sightseeing
Stop At: Lukshmi Vilas Palace, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Vadodara 390001 India
After breakfast, visit the grand Laxmi Vilas Palace. The palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of 180,000 Pounds Sterling. It is the largest private dwelling built to date and is about four times the size of Buckingham Palace. The palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. A part of the palace has been converted into a museum that has the private collection of the Maharaja on display. The collection includes paintings by British painters like Turner and Constable as well as masterpieces by Indian painters like Raja Ravi Varma. The museum also has a rich collection of marble and bronze sculptures as well as an Oriental Gallery that contains Japanese and Chinese sculptures collected by the Maharaja during his travels.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baroda Museum And Picture Gallery, Sayajibaug, Vadodara India
Founded by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the museum was opened to the public in 1894. Built along the lines of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the museum has a rich collection of original paintings by European masters as well as a stunning collection of sculptures, Indian miniature paintings and a full section on Tibetan Art. An Egyptian mummy and the skeleton of a blue whale are among the major attractions of the museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Pavagadh India
The Archaeological Park at Champaner-Pavagadh is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated at a distance of 30 miles from Vadodara, the park has several monuments that mark the transition from Hindu to Muslim culture and architecture in the 15th and 16th century. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the various forts, palaces, mosques, tombs, temples and stepwells, which date from the 8th to the 14th century.
At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Vadodara.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Hotel Royal Orchid Central in Vadodara.
Day 3: Departure from Vadodara
Pass By: Harmony Arts, Gf – 46/47 Paradise Complex Sayajiganj, Vadodara 390004 India
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
