Gujarat is considered a great place to visit where its culture, food, and lifestyle attract everyone. Every city in Gujarat is known for its distinct specialty. Today in this episode we are talking about Vadodara, the cultural capital of Gujarat, which is the third largest city of the state. Vadodara is also known as Baroda. Tourist places near Vadodara are considered to be the best places for leisure vacationers and adventure lovers. The city will impress you with grand monuments, museums, palaces, gardens, temples, markets and other attractions. Today we are going to tell you about some famous places in Baroda that you can enjoy visiting. Let us know about these places...
Makarpura Palace
Makarpura Palace is one of the most popular places located in Vadodara. Makarpura Palace was built in 1870 as a summer palace for the royal family of the Gaekwads. Designed with an Italian touch of architecture, the ornate palace remained unused as the royal family favored the cooler climes of the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu to spend most of their summers in Vadodara. The palace currently serves as a training school for the Indian Air Force, called No. 17 Tetra School. Visit this three-story palace to see its architectural brilliance and lavish gardens adorned with ivory fountains.
Lakshmi Vilas Palace
One of the most magnificent palaces in India, the iconic Lakshmi Vilas Palace is the residence of the royal family of Vadodara. Built-in 1890 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the massive palace is the largest private residence ever built and four times larger than Buckingham Palace in London. You should visit this magnificent palace on weekends. The attractive Lakshmi Vilas Palace was built in 1890 and let us tell you, it took about twelve years to complete. Spread over an area of approximately 700 acres, it is still home to the royal family of Vadodara, the Gaekwads. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style and the palace is counted among the top tourist places to visit in Vadodara.
Sayaji Garden
Sayaji Garden located in Vadodara is considered to be one of the largest public gardens in the western part of the country. This garden was built in 1879 by Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad. The presence of the Sardar Patel Planetarium, the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, a toy train, a zoo, an aquarium, and more than 98 different species of trees make this garden one of the most attractive tourist places in Vadodara. The garden also has a giant floral clock with a 20 feet diameter dial.
Vadodara Museum and Picture Gallery
Vadodara Museum is one of the two museums in Sayaji Bagh which attracts tourists a lot. The museum was built in 1894 under the patronage of Maharaja Sayajirao III by Major Charles Mant and R.F. Chisolm. Was done by. The museum has a vast collection ranging from Mughal miniatures to sculptures, textiles, and objects from Japan, Tibet, Nepal, and Egypt. In addition, a collection of coins from around the world, various Indian musical instruments, paintings by various European masters, mostly from the Maharaja's collection, the skeleton of a blue whale, objects of earth science, natural history, and zoology are exhibited.
Shri Swaminarayan Temple
Among various tourist attractions in Vadodara, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple is quite famous. The temple has an intricate design, awe-inspiring architecture, and a serene atmosphere that instantly soothes your mind and soul. Sri Swaminarayan Temple has beautifully carved idols of Sri Swaminarayan, Sri Neelkanth Varni, Sri Gopalanand Swami, Sri Aksharbrahman Gunitanand Swami. This temple holds great importance for Hindu devotees.
Sursagar Lake
Sursagar Lake situated in Vadodara city is surrounded by lush green trees and plants on all sides, due to which the view of this lake increases even more. The 120-foot-high statue of Lord Shiva situated in the middle of Sursagar Lake adds to the beauty of this lake. This lake presents a very good view at night. Boating etc. can also be enjoyed in this lake. If Sursagar Lake is described in fewer words, then this lake is enough to spend some moments of peace as well as peace in a tension-filled life.
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Pavagadh is situated between the hills, and Champaner In the heart of the city, the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is one of the best places to visit in Vadodara. This amazing park has made the exclusive list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has magnificent forts, citadels, and other architectural wonders such as mosques, temples, tombs, cultural heritage monuments, agricultural structures, and step-wells. This park beautifully presents the relationship between Hindu and Muslim cultures.
Eme temple
EME Temple also known as Dakshinamurthy Temple is managed by the Indian Army. The temple is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is extremely beautiful because of its design, concept, and geodesic design covered with aluminum sheets. The specialty of the temple is that it includes the sacred symbols of every religion, due to which the temple is considered a symbol of secularism. Let us tell you, the Kalash placed at the top is a symbol of the Hindu religion. The dome is a symbol of Islam. The tower represents Christianity. The golden structure on top of the minaret represents Buddhism. The structure of the entrance reflects Jainism.
Sun Temple
You must have seen Sun temples in many places in India, one of them is the Sun Temple of Vadodara. The Sun Temple, located in the city of Borsad in Gujarat, is primarily dedicated to the Sun God. The Sun Temple of Borsad is very famous. People believe that by coming to the temple even the most serious diseases can be cured. Therefore, people from all over the world visit the Sun Temple enthusiastically. The history behind this temple is quite vague, stating that the Sun Temple was built at the behest of the Lord himself.
Jarvani Falls
Located far away from the busy area of Vadodara city, this waterfall attracts people not only from Vadodara and Gujarat but also from other regions of India. This waterfall is very important for tourists who are fond of photography and nature. People from far and wide also come near this waterfall for trekking and picnics. The natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and views here will take away all your tension for a few moments.
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