Gujarat state is famous all over the world for its beautiful colours, festivals and food. Vadodara located here is also called the cultural capital of Gujarat state. You can see a lot while you are here. Be it a palace or a museum.

Vadodara city has a lot to offer to the tourists visiting it. Lakshmi Vilas Palace, EME Temple, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Sayaji Garden etc. are present in the city itself. However, not only does Vadodara offer you a different travelling experience, but you will also find many great places around it worth seeing and visiting.

Well, today in this article we are telling you about some such places, which you can explore around Vadodara-

Champaner

If you have even the slightest interest in history then you must visit Champaner once. It is one of the most popular tourist spots near Vadodara and is considered to be one of the finest historical places in India. The distance from Vadodara to Champaner is just 50 km.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Champaner-Pavagadh is an archaeological park found in the 8th century. In Champaner you can see a wonderful mix of architecture of Hindu and Muslim monuments due to the changing empires over time. In Champaner you will find many forts, temples, mosques etc. in ruins. Here you can click some good pictures and learn about the history.

Zarwani Waterfalls

Spending time near Jarwani Waterfall can be a good experience for you. However, to see it you will have to go to Shoolpaneshwar Zoo. Reaching there, you can see a lot of flora and fauna.

It is about 90 km from Vadodara and is considered to be one of the best waterfalls near Vadodara. To reach the waterfall, you can either trek or take a safari. The third option is a nature trail walk. It is considered very good to visit the waterfall during monsoon time.

Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of ​​607 square kilometres. This sanctuary is surrounded by hilly terrain covered with dense deciduous forests. Here you will see a large range of fauna and flora. If you are fond of wildlife and nature, then Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a must-visit.

Here you can see leopards, rhesus macaque, chausingha, pangolin, chital and many other animals. Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best picnic spots near Vadodara. This wildlife sanctuary is at a distance of 145 km from Vadodara. Here you can enjoy trekking and wildlife photography in the forests.

KadiaDungar Caves

KadiyaDungar Caves are located near Jajpore village in Jhagariyataluka of Gujarat. One can easily reach here from Vadodara city. These caves are located at a distance of about 107 km from Vadodara. These historical caves date back to the first or second century AD and have been carved out of a single mountain. There is a Durga Mata temple on the top of the hill, which also gives spiritual importance to this place.

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