Vadodara

Also known as Kamati Baug, this sprawling 113-acre garden is home to the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery, Sardar Patel Museum and Sayaji Baug Zoo. It has nearly 100 species of trees.

Constructed and maintained by the Indian army, this monument is also called Dakshinamurthy Temple. Built using artistic aluminium sheets, with a striking hemispherical dome, this temple incorporates features from various Indian religions.

Constructed near the Ajwa Reservoir on the outskirts of the city, Ajwa World delights you with an amusement park, a water park and a resort.

Built by the visionary ruler of Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Laxmi Vilas Palace is a lavishly built property exhibiting Indo-Saracenic style architecture. It is said to be four times the size of Buckingham Palace.

Constructed in the shape of letter ‘E’, this temple was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad to honour his ancestors. Interiors are marble washed and decorated with murals retelling popular lores and myths.

Centrally located in Vadodara, Sursagar Lake is popularly known as Chand Talao and is the best place in the city to enjoy breezy evenings. The Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan has installed a 120 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva here, which is the primary attraction.

For over six decades, Baroda Prints in Alkapuri has been the go-to place for travellers looking for traditional block prints, local handicrafts and hand spun good quality cotton fabrics that reflect Baroda's artistic styles.