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Gujarati, Hindi and English |
| Population |
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1.8 million |
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108.26 sq. km |
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:: About Vadodra
Situated on the banks of the river Vishwamitri Vadodra (Baroda) is the capital city of the erstwhile Gaekwad rulers and is also known as the garden city of Gujarat. Baroda is the western derivative of the term; 'Vadodara' meaning 'City of Banyan Trees'. It is an important cultural center of India, known for its art galleries and museums. Vadodra is located in the eastern part of the state of Gujarat and is a pleasant, medium sized city. |
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:: Attraction In and Around
 | Champaner
The town of Champaner (Pavagarh) is 47 kms. northeast of Vadodra, famous for Jama Masjid, which is one of the finest mosques to be found in Gujarat. It also has a medieval fort near it. Sultan Mehmud Begara subjugated this town in 1484 and made it his new capital. |
| Dhumkal
This is a sloth bear sanctuary, which also houses the tiger and leopard. |
| Kirti MandirKirti Mandir
This is a majestic monumental building also known as Temple of Flame, built in 1936 by Maharaja Sayaji Rao to perpetuate the glorious memory of his beloved ancestors. It is the family vault of the Gaekwad rulers. |
| Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
Located in the southern part of the city, this is an important tourist spot, housing the royal collection of copies of European masters. It also has a good collection of Far Eastern Art and contemporary Indian works. |
| Makarpura Palace
This is a beautiful palace designed in the Italianate style, which is presently used as a training school of the Indian Air Force. |
| Nazarbagh Palace
Situated in the old walled city near Mandvi Clock Tower, it is one of the oldest palaces built in old classic style by Malhar Rao Gaekwad in the late 19th century. This palace was used during royal ceremonial occasions. |
| Pavagadh Fort
About 49 kms from Vadodara, this place is also known as the birthplace of Gujarat's famous musician, Baiju, who preceded Tansen. The hill of Pavagarh rises from Champaner in three stages. The plateau at an altitude of 1471 feet is known as the Machi Haveli. |
| Pratap Vilas Palace at Lalbag
Built as the residence of the royal family, the Pratap Vilas is an extravagant and flamboyant building in the Indo-Saracenic style, having a remarkable collection of old armoury and sculptures in bronze, marble and terra cotta. It is now the main training centre of the Indian Railways. |
| Tambekarwada
Vadodara itself possesses probably the best specimens of mural paintings, adorning walls, doors and ceilings of the building called Tambekarwads. This spacious, four storied old fashion building is situated about 35 kms from Vadodara. |
| Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery
Founded by the Gaekwads in 1894 AD, this museum has an impressive collection on art and archaeology, natural history, geology and ethnology. It has a good collection of artifacts, including Indian sculptures, ancient manuscripts and Egyptian antiquities. |
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:: Getting in, Around & Away
| AIR : | Vadodra airport is 8 kms. northeast of the railway station, connecting Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Daman, and Pune. |
| RAIL : | Vadodra railway station is located on the northwestern part of the city, near the local bus station. As Vadodra is on the main Ahmedabad–Mumbai line a number of trains pass and stop at Vadodra. |
| BUS : | The main bus station is north of the railway station. Gujarat state transport buses ply on various routes connecting Vadodra to various places in Gujarat, western Madhya Pradesh and northern Maharashtra. |
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:: When to Visit
| BEST TIME TO VISIT : |
October and February |
| TEMPERATURE (in celcius): |
Summer - Max: 45°C Min: 24°C
Winter - Max: 31°C Min: 11 °C
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| CLIMATE : |
During the summer it becomes very scorching. Winters are cool and pleasant. |
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:: Tourist Information Center
Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited,
Narmada Bhavan, C-block,
Indira Avenue,
Vadodara-390001.
Tel: - (265)-427489, 431297.
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