Vadodara has a rich historical background. The ardent historians could trace Vadodara s history for more than 2000 years.
Vadodara is the 3rd populated city in the Indian state of Gujarat behind Surat and Ahmedabad. The city is also formerly called Baroda named for the Vad tress that flourishes in the area. It is home to the attractive Lakshmi Vilas Palace and Maharaja Sayjirao University of Baroda, popular for several departments including the Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Psychology, Technology, Management, Medicine and Social Work streams. Vishwamitri divides the city into 2 physically distinct western and eastern regions. Vadodara major industries are plastics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, petrochemicals and Forex.
Tourist Attraction in Vadodara
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
This museum is situated with the Maharaja s palace in Vadodara, India. The museum is constructed as a school for Maharaja s children. It has a wide variety of works of art belonging to Royal family are displayed in the museum. The prime works of art in this establishment are the paintings by Indian and European artists like a collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma.
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
This popular museum is built in 1894 on the lines of Victoria and Albert Science Museums of London. The museum preserves rich collections of sculpture, art, ethnography and ethnology. The picture gallery offers an exceptional collection of famous British painters.
The skeleton of a blue whale and Egyptian mummy are major attractions for those who visit the museum. Several treasures include collection of Mughal miniatures, popular Akota bronze dating the 5th century, oils by some European masters and a full fledged gallery of Tibetan.
Khanderao Market
This palatial building is situated in Vadodara City, Gujarat State of India. The offices of Vadodara Municipal Corporation are situated in this building.
List of Hotels in Vadodara
Revival Hotel
This hotel is 2 miles way from the Vadodara Airport and a mile away from the VADO City. The hotel has approximately 53 spacious guestrooms including deluxe rooms, suite and an executive floor with all modern amenities and most of which command an overlooking view of neighboring and 113 acre garden. It also has one open air garden facing the terrace, perfect for get together.
The on site multi cuisine restaurant Banyan Tree serves south and north Indian, continental Italian food and it is open from breakfast through dinner. The hotel s complete address is Sayaji Gardens, University Road, Vadodara.
The Gateway Hotel Akota
This hotel is situated about 2 kilometers away from the Vadodara s Central Business District and 1 kilometer away from the Vadodara Junction Railway Station. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center with steam room and spa tub. The business center provides complimentary high speed Internet access and business services. Other hotel amenities include currency exchange, dry cleaning service, on site restaurant and gift shop.
Guestrooms offer fully equipped kitchenettes, color television come with cable channels and pay movies, hairdryer, coffee maker and telephone with voice mail. The hotel s complete address is Akota Garden, Vadodara.
Hotel Surya Palace
This 3 star business hotel is situated at the heart of the commercial district of Vedodara. The hotel is 5 kilometers away from the airport and within walking distance from the railway station. The hotel offers laundry service, gym, on site multi cuisine restaurant and business center with update services. All guestrooms including 110 executive rooms and 8 suites are attractively decorated and equipped with amenities to meet the needs of all guests. The complete address of this hotel is Opposite Parsi Agyari, Vadodara.
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