Tourist Places and Things to do in Vadodara

Formerly known as Baroda, Vadodara is one of the largest and most prominent cities in the state of Gujarat. Located on the banks of the Vishwamitri River, the city is dotted with magnificent monuments, museums and temples that will surely charm you. Among the most popular attractions in Vadodara are Makarpura Palace, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Maharaja Sayajirao University and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. One can also witness the beauty of Sur Sagar Lake and Sayaji Garden which are among the top places to visit in Vadodara. Further, there are umpteen spiritual shrines in the city; EME Temple, Surya Narayan Temple and Nyay Mandir are a few of the most revered temples in Vadodara. If you are a food-lover then you are going to love the authentic Gujarati food that is served at the local eateries which are in abundance here. For a fine-dining experience, you must visit Mandap, Sasuma, San’s Sizzlers, Gazebo Garden Restaurant or Barbeque Nation which are some of the most popular restaurants in Vadodara. For spending fun-time with your family, you can also opt for visiting one of the many water parks in Vadodara including Ajwa Water Park, S-Cube Water Park, Fun Time Arena and Swapna Srushti Water Park.