#Vadodara also known as #Baroda, is the 3rd largest city in the state of #Gujarat, #India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Vadodara District and is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, 141 kilometers from the state capital #Gandhinagar. Baroda derives its native name Vadodara from the Sanskrit word Vadodara, meaning ‘in the heart of the Banyan (Vata) tree Its name has been mentioned as Broderie by early English travelers and merchants, from which its later name Baroda was derived.
the city is a major hub of sports patronized by erstwhile Maratha rulers even before independence. Head office of the famous Bank of Baroda the city is an economic and cultural hub also. There are numerous industries located in and around the city. Steeped in history the city is a major cosmopolitan city with people from all corners of the country making it their home. As such there are numerous historic buildings like palaces, forts, and much more that attract #tourist attention. Vadodara is not just an ideal getaway for a memorable weekend.
Tourists visiting Baroda can go out for shopping a variety of items like silver jewelry, woodcraft, ethnic wear., handicrafts., footwear, applique quilts, wall hangings. , paintings. and much more. There are numerous markets such as Teen Darwaza bazaar, Lehripura Mandir bazaar, Mandvi, and Madar market that sell a variety of products. Besides, there are also several shopping malls that sell a variety of branded products. Well connected by road, rail, and air with all major cities, Baroda, #Tourism in Baroda is centered around prominent buildings and locations like Makarpura Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Kirti Mandir: Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, and Sayaji Gardens.
There are several prominent temples that are worth visiting. In the city, these include Nadalay temple ISKCON temple, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir,, EME temple, Surya Narayan Temple, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. There are also museums that house the history about this place, such as Vadodara Museum & Picture Gallery, and Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum. for nature and wildlife enthusiasts there is Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Sursagar Lake, Narmada Canal:, Sayaji Zoo, Hathni Waterfall, Zarwani Waterfalls, and Ajwa Nimeta Garden: Also worth visiting are The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Nyaya Mandir: Sardar Patel Planetarium, Kabirvad, Mandvi Gate, and Hazira Maqbara.
Those in search of amusement can visit S-Cube Water Park. Baroda is also well known for its food with Khichdi being the staple food among almost all the Gujarati families in the city. A khichdi is an overcooked rice and lentil mix. The typical Gujarati Khichdi includes yellow and split moong lentils. Khichdi is served with buttermilk and pickle. The other popular dishes are Gujarati thali, dhokla, hand, khandvi, muthia, and more/.
most restaurants serve these besides a delectable range of no vegetarian and as well as Chinese food items. Street food is also very popular in the city. there are several hotels, lodges that provide luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation for tourists. open to visit throughout the year best time to visit is from September to March when the city bears a festive look because of various festivals like Diwali, Navratri, and Uttarayan. A visit to Baroda is indeed worth it for anyone interested in knowing more about nature and architecture.
