Vadodara

“Pack your bags and book your ticket, you’re going on an adventure”

Welcome to Vadodara, also known as Baroda, a city resonating with the royal legacy of the Gaekwad dynasty! A captivating blend of majestic palaces, renowned museums and art galleries, verdant public gardens, and a rich cultural ethos often hailed as ‘Sanskari Nagari’ (Cultural City), Vadodara offers a unique journey through history and heritage for every visitor. From the breathtaking grandeur of the Laxmi Vilas Palace, an architectural marvel still housing royalty, to the sprawling Sayaji Baug with its diverse attractions, and the artistic treasures within the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum featuring Raja Ravi Varma’s works, Vadodara is a repository of regal splendor and artistic significance. The city’s distinct charm lies in its vibrant Gaekwad past seamlessly integrated with modernity, its celebrated Fine Arts faculty at MS University fostering creativity, bustling local markets, and its flavourful Gujarati cuisine, featuring specialties like Sev Usal and elaborate Thalis, making it a haven for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and culture seekers. Vadodara truly comes alive during the exuberant Navratri festival, famed globally for its energetic Garba celebrations. The ideal time to explore Vadodara is from October to March, when the climate is cool and perfect for sightseeing. Vadodara enjoys excellent connectivity as a major railway junction and through national highways/expressways, and also has its own domestic airport. Come and immerse yourself in the royal elegance, artistic spirit, and cultural richness of Vadodara, and discover why it remains one of Gujarat’s most prominent and cherished destinations.