[ Edit ] Overview

Vadodara, formerly known as "Baroda", is the third largest city in Gujarat and home to 1.6 million people.

Of interest in Vadodara are some interesting buildings including the Laxshmi Vilas Maharaja Palace.  Near Baroda is the World Heritage Site - the Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

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[ Edit ] History

Baroda was once called "Chandravati", after its ruler Raja Chandan.  The name then changed to "Viravati", (or "Abode of the Brave"), and then subsequently to "Vadpatra" given the abundance of banyan trees on the banks of the Vishwamitri River where the city is locate.  "Vadpatra", over time, evolved into Vadodara.

Baroda's history can be traced back 1,500+ years with the rise and fall Hindu, Pathan, Moghul and Maratha kingdoms. But its prominence grew following the control of the city by the Marathas (from the Mughals) in 1732 when Rao Pilaji expanded his empire northwards into Gujarat.  Vadodara remained with the Gaekwads from 1734 to till India's independence. 

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[ Edit ] State

Gujarat, India

[ Edit ] Location

Baroda is located approximately in between Ahmedabad and Surat on NH-8.

Driving distances from:

• Ahmedabad: 113 kms
• Surat: 142 kms
• Indore: 323 kms

[ Edit ] Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Gujarat / Vadodara is during the months of October to February.

[ Edit ] Tourist Offices

[ Edit ] STD Code

0265

Sightseeing

Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Lakshmi Vilas Palace

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

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