Luxury Vadodara Tours

Ornate arched and domed facade of Laxmi Vilas Palace in golden daylight, Vadodara, Gujarat

Overview

Vadodara At A Glance

Vadodara, Gujarat, is the old Gaekwad capital, still called Baroda by many. It is a graceful, unhurried city of palaces, museums and lakes. It also makes the best base for two very different day trips. Laxmi Vilas Palace is the centrepiece. It was built in the Indo-Saracenic style for Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, and finished in 1890. Its towers and arches are grand, but the setting feels calm. Nearby Nyay Mandir and the museum quarter reward a slow afternoon. Champaner-Pavagadh lies about 50 km away. This UNESCO site holds fifteenth-century mosques, gateways and stepped hill trails. It is the most complete Sultanate-era town in the state. The Statue of Unity stands about 90 km from the city. At 182 metres, it is the tallest statue in the world. Vadodara also has an airport and good rail links. It fits easily between Ahmedabad and the coast, and it is a relaxed place to unwind between longer drives.

Where To Stay: Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace
Continue To: Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Dhordo

What To See

What To See In Vadodara

Vadodara's real highlights are what a private guide builds each day around.

Fort / Palace / Heritage

Laxmi Vilas Palace

Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, was built for Sayajirao Gaekwad III and finished in 1890. An Indo-Saracenic royal residence with grand interiors.

Fort / Palace / Heritage

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Champaner-Pavagadh, Gujarat, is a UNESCO site about 50 km from Vadodara. Fifteenth-century mosques, gateways and a hilltop shrine.

Carved stone pillared pavilion of the Champaner monuments with a domed mosque beyond, Gujarat

Fort / Palace / Heritage

Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity, Gujarat, honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. At 182 metres it is the world's tallest statue, about 90 km from Vadodara.

Culture / Heritage Experience · About 3 to 4 hours

Champaner Heritage Walk

A guided walk through Champaner-Pavagadh's fifteenth-century mosques and gateways, a day trip from Vadodara. Best in the cooler months.

Sandstone minaret and dome of a historic mosque at Pavagadh-Champaner, Gujarat, at sunset

How To Travel

Journeys Through Vadodara

Every journey comes with a private guide and driver for each day on the road. Full details live on each journey's own page.

An Asiatic lioness yawning in the forest of Gir National Park, Sasan Gir, Gujarat

8 Nights

Gujarat Lions & Palaces

Ahmedabad · Sasan Gir · Vadodara

The Sun Temple and its stepped tank at Modhera, Gujarat, on a clear sunny day

6 Nights

Gujarat Heritage & Stepwells

Ahmedabad · Vadodara

Where To Stay

Where To Stay In Vadodara

Stays are chosen for the setting and the service, then matched to the pace of your route.

hotel · premium

Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace

★★★★★

This is Vadodara's five-star address in Sayajigunj. The hotel has 146 rooms and suites. The railway station is 1.5 km away. Laxmi Vilas Palace is a five-minute drive. The airport is ten minutes off. Rooms are calm and modern. Beds are king-sized with crisp white linen. Executive rooms add space and a work desk. Views open over the city. Swim in the pool on the sun-lit terrace. Work out in the fitness centre. Dine at Azure, the all-day restaurant. Champaner and Pavagadh, a UNESCO site, lie 50 km away. The Statue of Unity is 90 minutes by road. Your guide will fold the palace, the old bazaars and Champaner into one easy stay. A reliable base for a first night on the Gujarat circuit.

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