Located on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, Vadodara is a sprawling city in Gujarat and is about 141 km from Gandhinagar, the state capital. The city is known for its historical significance and rich culture. Moreover, the city is home to several landmark monuments, historical architectures and academic institutions.
Also called Baroda, the city houses the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
Things to do in Vadodara
One can visit Sayaji Bagh with family and friends to spend a peaceful evening surrounded by flowers and trees. The city is a perfect place to relish spicy and flavoursome dishes. Moreover, tourists can visit art galleries and museums to witness a diverse collection of art. Vadodara has some of the best palaces and historical sites that must be visited once in a lifetime.
Tourist attractions in Vadodara
The major attractions in Vadodara include the magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, EME Temple, Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple, Kirti Mandir, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery and Sayaji Baug Zoo, among many others.
Places to shop in Vadodara
Centre Square Mall, M Cube Mall and Seven Seas Mall are some of the famous shopping malls where you can find luxury goods and branded items. Moreover, other amazing shopping destinations in Vadodara are at Salatwala Road, Khadi Bhandar, Sejal Handicrafts and Khanderao Market. Here, you can shop for a variety of hand-printed fabric, handcrafted jewellery, artefacts, sculptures and other knick-knacks at affordable prices.
Best time to visit Vadodara
The city sees pleasant and soothing weather during the winter season – November to February. The period is suitable for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Summers here are extremely hot while monsoon comes with low to medium showers.
Modes of transport
The best way to travel across the city is by buses and auto-rickshaws. These modes of transportation are cheap and easily available for day-to-day travel.
Weather in Vadodara
In summers (March to June), the temperature can reach even 40 degrees Celsius, making it extremely hot. Winter months (December to February) are quite pleasant and soothing with the minimum temperature hovering around 12 degrees Celsius. The city sees moderate rainfall in monsoons between July and September.
Airport in Vadodara
Vadodara Airport (IATA: BDQ) serves as the main airport operating domestic flights between Vadodara and other major locations within India. For more information on flight routes from this airport, visit the ‘Flight Schedule’ page on IndiGo’s website.