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V A D O D A R A - [ B A R O D A
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Brief
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Formerly
Baroda, Vadodara is one of the few cities in India still influenced,
by the lost might of its ruling dynasties. Known as the City
of Palaces and Gardens, Vadodara was the capital of the most
powerful princely states. Though, it is now a rapidly expanding
industrial town, yet the older part has magnificent palaces
and is pleasant and interesting to wander through. Highlights
of Vadodara include the Maharajah Sayaji Rao University building,
the frescoed Kirti Mandir, Nyaya Mandir, Sayaji Bagh Garden,
the beautifully painted Tambakarwada Haveli and the 1586 step
well in Qutub-ud-Din Masjid. |
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History
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The
Gaekwad (meaning Protector of Cows), stood high in the order
of precedence among rulers, being one of the only five to
receive a 21-gun salute. He was reputedly so rich, that he
had a carpet woven of diamonds and pearls, and cannons cast
in gold. |
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Culture
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Navratri
is very colourful when local Garba, Dandia and Raas performances
are held, and pilgrims head for Pawagadh. The large Maharashtrian
population here celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi. |
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Climate
& Geographical Location - |
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Vadodara
is hot and dry in summer and cool and pleasant in winter.
Vadodara is 100 Km south of Ahmedabad. |
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How
to Reach - |
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Vadodara
is well connected by rail, road and air. By air, Vadodara
is connected to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Ahmedabad. By rail,
Vadodara is the nearest railhead and lies on the main broad
gauge route linking Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Agra and Mumbai.
By road, Vadodara is connected by an excellent network of
highways to various parts of the state and to other states
like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. |
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: T O U R I S T P L A C
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Champaner
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An
Islamic citadel rivalling Fatehpur Sikri and Bidar, with some
grand Indo-Saracenic architectural monuments, built on the
foundations of a former Rajput capital. |
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Pawagadh
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A
temple-covered fortified hill, overlooking, and historically
guarding Champaner. A ropeway service takes tourists to the
hilltop fort. |
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Others |
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AJWA
- NIMETA - It
is a lake shore garden with picnic facilities. The Ajwa Fun
World on the Ajwa Nimeta Road is barely 22 km from downtown. |
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BARODA
MUSEUM & ART GALLERY -
The Museum has some good Indian statues and carvings, but
there are also zoology exhibits and an Egyptian room, The
gallery has Mughal miniatures and a mediocre collection of
European masters. |
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CHANDOD
SHUKLA TIRTH -
A holy place for taking a dip in the Narmada River. There
are good hotels, including Savita Palace, a former aristocratic
mansion. |
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CHOTTA
UDAIPUR - One
of the most colourful tribal areas of this region, noted for
its Bhil and Ratwa handicrafts. |
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DABHOI
FORT - A 13th century
Rajput fort, with 4 magnificent gateways. |
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JAGADIYA
- This is an important
Jain temple complex. |
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MAHARAJA
FATEH SAGAR MUSEUM -
South of the centre, this royal art collection includes copies
of European works by Raphael, Titian and Murillo and examples
of Greco-Roman, Chinese and Japanese art, as well as Indian
exhibits. |
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RAJPIPLA
- The second most
important princely capital in eastern Gujarat after Vadodara,
Rajpipala has a number of palaces, including a majestic city
palace given over to the Forest Rangers Collage. |
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SANKHEDA
- A crafts village
known for its woodcarvings and excellent furniture decorated
with laquerware. |
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SAYAGI
BAGH - This extensive
park, encircled by a mini-railway, is a popular spot for an
evening outing. |
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