The westernmost state of India, Gujarat, is blessed with a coastline of around 1,600 km. The state has grown leaps and bounds over the years and has developed as a major hub for culture, technology, handicrafts, and food. Gujarat is best known for being home to the Great Rann or the Rann of Kutch and yes, the majestic Asiatic Lions. The state has a number of cities including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Surat, Rajkot, Porbandar, Junagadh which have developed not only as industrial spots but also as major tourist spots. The state government has been doing a lot of work to promote tourism in the state and the Rann Utsav is one of the major examples of the amazing work done.
About Vadodara
Formerly known as Baroda, Vadodara is situated on the banks of Vishwamitri river. Gujrati is the official language of the city while the city has a semi-arid climate throughout the year. The perfect time to plan a trip to Vadodara is between the months of October to March since the weather remains on the cooler side. Vadodara is majorly an industrial city and is famous for a variety of textiles, handicrafts, and furniture. The city has also been a home to artists and painters of great renown. Vadodara is best-known for the Lakshmi Vilas Palace and the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
Must-Visit Places
When in Vadodara, you must check out the residence of the Gaekwad dynasty of the Maratha royal family at the Lakshmi Vilas Palace. The palace is a wonderful example of Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture constructed in 1890. It is four times the size of Buckingham Palace and was originally built with modern amenities like elevators. The largest university in Baroda, the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is also situated in the city center. The university was originally established in 1881 and is spread over a sprawling campus of 275 acres.
Other places to visit include Sayaji Gardens, Baps Swaminarayan Temple, Makarpura Palace, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Sursagar Lake, Mandvi Gate, and Zarwani Waterfalls.
How to Reach?
Vadodara is easily accessible by air, train, and roads. The nearest airport is located just 6.2 km from the city while the nearest railway station is the Vadodara railway station. Frequent flights and rail facilities are available from all the major cities like New Delhi and Mumbai. You can also book a bus or taxi to visit all the major tourist attractions across the city.
Hotels in Vadodara
OYO hotels in Vadodara are perfect in terms of comfort, facilities, budget, and security. OYO hotels in Vadodara are spread across prime locations throughout the city and can be booked within a budget ranging between ₹500 to ₹2200. OYO hotels have spacious rooms with super-comfortable beds where you can sleep like a baby after a long day of exploration. Each of these hotels is located in premium neighborhoods with all the basic amenities you could think of like free Wifi, AC, geyser, parking facility, CCTV camera, etc. OYO hotels in Vadodara are specifically designed to cater to all your needs and to make your stay very comfortable.
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Questions and Answers
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What are some of the best accommodation options in Vadodara?
OYO Rooms has various accommodations options throughout the city. You can find a good place to stay based on what you plan to do in the city and also your budget
Vadodara is full of interesting places you must visit. Most of these places have a rich history and some wonderful stories attached to them. Some of the top places to visit when you are in Vadodara are Lakshmi Vilas Palace, EME temple, Sayaji Baug, Neelkanth Dham Swamy temple, Mahisagar Mata temple, Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Surya Mandir, Nazarbaug Palace, Kirti Mandir and Sursagar Lake.
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What is a good time to visit Vadodara?
The city experiences three major seasons, summers, monsoons and winters. The summers in the city very hot and dry. The monsoons can make the weather really humid which can be often uncomfortable. Therefore, the winters are ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Winter season in Vadodara is between October to March and the maximum temperature during this time stays between 27°C and 35°C.
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What is there to do in the city?
Vadodara is an old city with its history dating back to 2000 years. So, Vadodara has a number of places to be explored. It also has a few heritage sites and many palaces, forts and other relevant historical buildings that are a must visit when you visit this erstwhile royal city. Along with the historical pleasure, Vadodara also offers the entertainment of modern days with malls, adventure parks and amazing fine dining options. The street food culture and street shopping scene are also hot here.
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What is the best food that you can eat here?
Vadodara has some fascinating cuisines to offer alongside its rich history. While most of the residents of the city are vegetarians, the street food and restaurants here do offer amazing non-vegetarian food along with the city’s unique vegetarian delicacies. The best food items that need to eat in Vadodara are sev usal, vada pav, dabeli, fafda and jalebi and chicken noodles. Some of the good places to eat are The Barbeque Grill, The Loaded Parathas, Sasuma Gujarati Thali, Spice Valley and TGB.
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Is the city covered by Metro/bus network? What is the best way to travel across the city?
Vadodara does not have a metro network yet, but it is in the pipeline. The city has a good bus network that ensures hassle-free commutation. The most inexpensive and preferred method of commutation in Vadodara is auto rickshaws. These are available for local and tourists on prepaid as well as metered basis. You can also choose to rent a car, motorcycle or bicycle to explore the city. Vadodara also has app-based taxi services like Ola and Uber.
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What are the unique things that you can buy in Vadodara?
Varodara offers you a huge range of unique items to shop for. Vadodara has now become an industrial city and has become very famous for its textiles, furniture and handicraft items. This city is also known as the city of artists, therefore you will find a lot of artistic items that you can take home. Some of the best local markets are Khadi Bhandar, Lehripura Mandir Bazar, Teen Darwaza, Reopura and Mandvi.
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What are some interesting facts about Vadodara?
Vadodara is the first non-metro city to hold an international marathon. It started in the year 2009 and the last marathon took place in 2016.
The moon of Baroda, which is a 24.04-carat cut diamond was discovered in Vadodara and was gifted to the only female monarch of Habsburg Dynasty, Maria Theresa of Austria.
Vadodara Airport is now the second Green Terminal in India. The first is the Kochi airport.
Vadodara had India's first narrow gauge railway line in India. This line was 13 km long and was initially hauled by oxens.
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How many Vadodara hotels are available for booking at OYO?
Total 34 properties are available for Vadodara hotel booking so you can book hotel in Vadodara without any hassle.
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How can I book a room in The Pacific hotel vadodara?
You would be delighted to know that The Pacific Hotel has partnered with OYO Rooms to become OYO Rooms 043 Sampatrao Colony. Just click on the link given below and select the number of guests and rooms accordingly and make the payment. Soon after that, you'll receive a booking confirmation E-mail.