Vadodara / Baroda

Vadodara is having another name as Baroda which is our next tourist destination of India. This short note will help voyagers to learn about the place and available tourist locations of city Vadodara. Baroda is the 3^rd biggest and occupied city of Gujarat, followed by Ahmedabad and then Surat. This city is having revolutionary background as it was ruled by British Empire for longer period. The entire state was ruled by Maratha’s in early period. Baroda was the high pay city of Gujarat at the period of Maratha Ruling. The countless historical evidence of living style of Maratha is still present in the city. By the 9^th era this was the small town known as Ankottaka. As the city is having rich history background so tourist will get countless historical and religious destinations in Baroda.

With average 1 million plus population the city is all time busy with trade. The one more name of city is Sayaji Nagari given after Maratha ruler Sayajirao Gaekwad. This metropolis is positioned near to Vishwamitri River.

Few big spots of Vadodara where travelers can attain are:

Laxmi Vilas Palace: Baroda is place of Palaces and Laxmi Vilas is one of them. Construction of laxmi palace was done by King Sayajirao Gaekwad 3 in 1890.

Maharaja Palace: next spot for visitor is Maharaja Palace popular for having series of palaces in Baroda. Construction of palace was done under the supervision of Gaekwad ruler from Maratha family. Actually it is a complex constructed in old style so the place is renamed as Maharaja Palace from Nazarbaug Palace.

Baps Swami Narayan Mandir: temple of Swami Narayan is another destination where travelers can visit. This temple is constructed in ancient style, though local people have huge believe in temple so weekend darshan for voyagers could become little difficult.

ISKCON: our next location is Iskcon temple also identified as Sri Radha Krishna Temple. Beautifully constructed with marble appeals best to visitors. Visitors must attain to Iskcon temple of Baroda once they reach the place.

S-Cube Water Park: this is the theme park in India having countless entertaining events. People once reach there can spend their whole day by playing water games. S-Cube is the company having parks at several other cities also. Baroda Water Park is best constructed with lots of water events so travelers must enjoy the trip by reaching this spot.

Countless other tourist locations of Baroda are available for visitors such as Maharaja Fatesingh Museum, Narmada Canal, Kabirvad, Akkalkot Swami Math, Ten Talav, Kirti Stambh, Gandhi Nagar Gruh Town Hall, Motibaug Palace, Shruti Mandir Ashram, Jubilee Baug, Ravibhan Temple, Hari Dham Society, Shiv Temple Manjalpur, and Chandralok Society.

Attaining to Baroda:

Vadodara city is properly linked through countless cities of India. The major metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai are having direct train for Baroda.

By Air: Vadodara Airport is allowing international flights to board. Domestic airlines of India having flights for Vadodara so reaching the destination is not difficult. Flights from New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore are available for Vadodara.

By Rail: Vadodara railway station was started in January 1861. Vadodara junction is most busiest railway station of Gujarat. Approximately 150 trains are passing from Baroda every day. Direct train from Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Kota are available for Vadodara. Gujarat’s biggest Electric Shed for railway is located in Vadodara. The 5 railway stations of Vadodara are allowing numerous trains to reach or pass city. The known stations are Vadodara Junction (Railway Code: BRC), Vishwamitri, Pratapnagar, Makarpura and Bajwa.

By Road: NH 8 is passing from the city linking big metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai. It also passes from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and many other cities. Indian Expressway 1 is also crossing the city so overall tourist can easily reach to Vadodara by train, air and road.