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Vadodara

(Also known as Baroda )

Gujarat | India
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Vadodara is categorised as Business and Transit


Laxmi Vilas Palace (Nivalink Trip Dated - 1 May 2013)
Kayavarohan Shiva Temple (Photo Courtesy: Lostintherush)
Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum (Nivalink Trip Dated - 1 May 2013)
Galteshwar Temple (Nivalink Trip Dated - 1 May 2013)

Reasons to Visit
  • Vadodara is a major city in Gujarat and an industrial hub.
  • Vadodara is an access point for Pilgrimage centres of Dakor, Pavagadh and Chanod as well as heritage getaways of Rajpipla, Balasinore and Chhota Udepur.
  • Vadodara, formerly Baroda, used to be the industrial capital of Gujarat till Surat took it over.
  • Due to its royal past, it is city a character with palaces, parks, temples and museums, and a history.
  • The University of Baroda, named after this great ruler, is of international standards and is the nodal point of higher education in the State.
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  • Vadodara lies 100 km south of Ahmedabad connected with expressway.
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Vadodara has 10 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

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Mid-segment2
Premium5
Luxury2
Experiential1
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Hotel9
Homestay1

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Airport Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and AnandRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and AnkleshwarRs. 4430
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and BharuchRs. 4430
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and Chhota UdepurRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and JambughodaRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and KevadiyaRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Airport and RajpiplaRs. 3725

Day Sightseeing

ServicesRates Starting From
Vadodara to Chandod Day Visit and backRs. 3725
Vadodara to Pavagadh and Champaner Day Visit and backRs. 3725

Railway Station Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and AnandRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and AnkleshwarRs. 4430
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and BharuchRs. 4430
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and Chhota UdepurRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and JambughodaRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and KevadiyaRs. 3725
Pickup/Drop between Vadodara Railway Station and RajpiplaRs. 3725

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Experience

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Airplane Joyride in VadodaraRs. 22222

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Destination Ideas

  • Dakor Pilgrimage
  • Deccan Odyssey - Luxury Train Experience
  • Pavagadh Pilgrimage
  • Vadtal Pilgrimage

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Laxmi Vilas Palace is residence of royal family of Vadodara and ground floor area is open to visitors. It is a grand palace gives a glimpse of the royal past. Its is recommended for a heritage traveller.
    Heritage Site
    Royal Heritage
    3
    Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum comprises large number of works of art belonging to the Royal family. The museum contains works of art collected by Maharaja Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The major works of art in this museum are the paintings by European and Indian artists
    Museum
    Heritage Museum
    3
    Baps Swaminarayan Temple is a popular temple here and like every other Swaminarayan it has an architectural elegance and a sense of grandeur thats pleasing and awe inspiring for those who havent seen Swaminarayan Temples earlier. Baps Swaminarayan Temple is a popular temple for locals to arrive in evening during weekends.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Swaminarayan Temple
    6
    The Statue of Unity is a statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950) in Kevadiya region overlooking Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat and is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 ft).
    Museum
    Memorial
    100
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kayavarohan popularly known as Karvan is the birthplace of Lakulish, the 2nd Century C.E. Shaivite revivalist, reformer and propounder of the pashupata doctrine. It is an important religious place as its home to a Lord Shiva temple in Lakulish avatar.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    30
    Pavagadh is renowned pilgrim centre set on a hilltop at 46 kms from Vadodara and draws thousands of pilgrims everyday. For convenience of the pilgrims there is even a cable car from the base point. The area of this locality Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park was inscripted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2004
    Temple or Holy Place, Rides
    Ropeway
    46
    Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO protected World Heritage site. Jama Masjid in Champaner, which ranks amongst the finest architectural edifices in Gujarat is an imposing structure on a high plinth, with a central dome, two minarets 30 meters in height, 172 pillars, seven mihrabs, and carved entrance gates with fine latticed windows. Champaner is a popular ex-Vadodara and ex-Ahmedabad excursion for inbound travellers.
    Heritage Site
    UNESCO Heritage Site
    47
    Vadtal is where renowned Swaminarayan Temple is situated. The temple is the highest seat of the Acharya and one of the most visited in the area.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Swaminarayan Temple
    53
    Chandod is a city of temples at the confluence of the Narmada, Orsang and Saraswati rivers, and considered highly sacred. It is a home to temples such as the Kashivishwanath Shiva temple, which has interesting wall paintings. Guests can also visit the Sardar Sarovar Dam from here.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva, River Confluence
    57
    Dakor is a renowned Krishna pilgrimage at 80 kms from Ahmedabad and 60 kms from Vadodara. Ranchhodraiji temple is a major regional pilgrim centre and gets millions devotees every year and therefore a must visit for any Krishna Devotee. Ranchhodrailji temple in Dakor is visited alongwith Shamlaji Temple and Shrinathji Temple as a part of Krishna Pilgrimage itinerary.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Krishna
    60
    Shri Narmadeshwar Shri Laxmi Yantra Mandir is one of the renowned temples in Rajpipla area. Here Pooja and Abhishek are performed based on astrology. Some of the Pujas performed here are Shri yantra khadgamala aavaran puja, Shani dev Abhishekam, Kalbhairav Abhishekam, Nani moti panoti Abhishekam, Shani mahadasha antardasha, Shani marak dosha, Badhak dosh nivaran pooja and Lakshmi Pujan Abhishekam.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple, Other
    68
    About 16 km from Dakor and 25 kms Balasinor is a Shiva temple of the Solanki era, situated on the confluence of the rivers Mahi and Galati.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva, River Confluence
    71
    Hot water sulphuric springs believed to have a miraculous cure for arthritis and rheumatism. Ancient folklore associated with the temple near Timba-Tuva concerning the Pandav - Bhim
    Natural Wonders
    Sulphur Springs
    71

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Average Day / Night Temperature of Vadodara,Gujarat,India

January
30°C / 17°C
February
33°C / 21°C
March
37°C / 25°C
April
39°C / 28°C
May
41°C / 29°C
June
35°C / 28°C
July
32°C / 27°C
August
30°C / 25°C
September
31°C / 25°C
October
35°C / 25°C
November
33°C / 21°C
December
32°C / 20°C

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Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Airport8 kms from Railway station and popular transit option for guests taking a flight next day. Transit/Business-
Akota GardensAn residential area at 3 kms South of Railway station Business2
AlkapuriA residential area at about 1.5 km from Railway station and where a couple of premium hotels are situated.Transit/Business/Holiday3
FatehgunjAn area at 3 kms North of Railway station near the University and city centre areas.Business-
SayajigunjSituated right next to the Railway station and a preferred area for business and transit travellers.Business4
VemaliVemali lies on outskirts of Vadodara offering green countryside character for a getawayGetaway-
ManjapurTransit/Business1
Airport in Vadodara
  • Vadodara Airport ( BDQ ) , Vadodara
Railway Stations in Vadodara
  • Vadodara Junction ( BRC ), Vadodara
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