PLACES TO VISIT IN VADODARA

Vadodara is a city flourished with the architecture of various landmarks like ancient buildings, temples and libraries of medieval as well as modern times depict how progressive the rulers of this city were. The cosmopolitan blend of people from different states possessing various beliefs and evolving upon new ideas has made Vadodara up to the list of “Top 10 Smart Cities” of India.

For a wonderful experience that a visitor can obtain, a brief content of places all places worth visiting that can act as a guiding map for the outsiders is noted down:

DAY #1

Early Dawn

• SAYAJI BAUG/ KAMATI BAUG: The garden is nicely manicured with lush of green grass which is kept all clean and tidy, where public can visit here for their daily walking, jogging, exercising, yoga, minor sports, etc.
• FLORAL CLOCK: Consisting of hour, minute and second hand, it moves on the 20ft diameter dial, where in the machinery for the same has been developed underground giving it a natural look to the clock.

Brewing Breakfast

• MAHAKALI SEV USA : It is made with the blend of various sweet, tangy and spicy flavor including peas, Indian spices embellished with sev, served with a packet of buns, chopped onions, tari & lemon juice.
• PYARELAL NI KACHORI: Puri served with the stuffing of puffed rice, sev, onions, potatoes, some boondi and chutney of various flavors like green pepper, sweet tamarind sauce and red garlic sauce
• KALYAN CAFÉ: Those who wish to have items like omelette or breakfast in the form of buffet can dine over here.

Sedative Sight- seeing

• SAYAJI BAUG ZOO & AQUARIUM: This Zoo has to offer 167 types of 1103 animals of variety of shapes and sizes. Asiatic lions are the chief centre of attraction. It even has a divergent section of birds consisting of unique varieties of birds. An aquarium was added to it in 1962, consisting of 45 species of fish.
• BARODA MUSEUM & PICTURE GALLERY : This famous museum preserves a rich, affluent collection of finest art, sculpture, paintings, masterpieces and exquisite ethnography. The famous attraction of this museum is the Egyptian Mummy and Skeleton of Blue Whale.
• LUKSHMI VILAS PALACE: The Palace houses a remarkable collection of old armory and sculptures in bronze, marble and terracotta. The ornate Darbar Hall has an Italian mosaic floor and walls with mosaic decorations.
• KIRTI MANDIR: It is an E-shaped building featured with beautiful elements like balconies, terraces, tombs and domes. The interiors are bound to showcase impressive pictures and rare paintings from famous painters.

Executive Lunch

• AZURE- GRAND MERCURE: A global cuisine serving authentic food from Chinese soups to Hyderabadi shorbas, from Delhi kebabs to Lebanese falafels, from Kashmiri gravies to Thai curries, from Indian sweets to gourmet cakes & pastries.
• BAYLEAF- EXPRESS RESIDENCIES: A multi cuisine serving all types of Indian food and is preferred best for Punjabi, Chinese & distinctive starters.
• PESHAWARI- WELCOME HOTEL: Best restaurant to dine for Mughlai and North- Indian cuisine with pure tandoori touch.

Lip-Smacking Snacks

• TASTY VADA PAV: The vadapav is served with tangy red chutney, tamarind chutney garnished with spicy red chilly powder adding to its unique taste.
• VISHAL SANDWICH: Samosa sandwich over here is the highest selling product leading to the increase in its USP. Other sandwiches are worth trying as well.
• DULIRAM PENDAWAL : Penda, a popularly known Indian sweet which is made out of pure ghee satiating the sweet cravings is served best over here.
• BHAI BHAI DABELI: Offers buttery bun stuffed with smashed potatoes and special Dabeli masala & other ingredients, served with tangy & sweet chutney, providing unique ranges of Dabeli.

Evening Exploration

• KHANDERAO MARKET: Acts like a traditional market where one can buy things, like household products, antique decorative items and items for Hindu ceremonies. It is an important center for wholesale and retail sales of fruits and vegetable.
• SUR SAGAR: The concrete wall is set over by the lake, often used to enjoy evenings. The standing statue of Lord Shiva looks extremely beautiful during the moonlit nights.

Fine Dinner Dining

• LA QUELLO- MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN: Serves international cuisines like Lebanese, Italian, Thai, etc. to all the customers and is recommended for its high quality for vegetarians.
• FIORELLA- EXPRESS RESIDENCIES: An exotic restaurant for various Italian delicacies like soups, raviolis, wood-fired pizzas, pastas, garlic breads and mouth watering desserts.
• SHEESH MAHAL: It serves food categorized in North Indian, Chinese, Punjabi, Continental, Mughlai, Barbeque, Sizzlers, etc.

After- Dinner Spots

• MN SODA SHOP: Most preferred place to have lemon & ginger shots and the fountain fruit soda is the specialty of this shop.
• PARAS PAN: Chewing pan after dinner is one hell of an indulgence that a person can go through upon for an after-mint post meal time.

DAY #2

Early Dawn

• PAVAGADH/ CHAMPANER: A unique pilgrimage for worshipping Kalika Maata situated on the edgy hill top, accessible via ropeway/staircase. Ancient Pavagadh Fort adds to its beauty. It provides best view for early morning sunrise and sight.
• VISHNU TEA STALL: Experience heavenly cutting chai & coffee in a way much ordinary & simple manner in the pleasing atmosphere of daybreak.

Brewing Breakfast

• JAGDISH FARSAN: Enjoy traditional, hot & fresh breakfast including spicy namkeens, Indian sweets, varied bakery items and hot snacks, live items made up keeping hygiene and quality in consideration.
• MANMOHAN FARSAN: Small stall providing delicious bhajiyaas & samosas fried in fresh oil, served with chopped onions & sweet, yet tangy chutney.
• LALAKAKA NA BHAJIYA: It serves unique range of bhajiyaas served with desirable types of chutney.

Revered Worshipping

• EME TEMPLE: Depicts army architecture where the aluminum building of this temple is ringed by a garden featuring a rich collection of 106 ancient statues. It also holds the idol of Lord Dakshinamurthi driving through a holistic experience.
• SURYA MANDI : In the compound of temple is Black Elephant which is made up of Stone, surrounded with a beautiful garden. Whenever Sun rises, the rays enter the Temple.
• AUROBINDO AASHRAM: Relics of Sri Aurobindo are present here. It is open to all for meditation. It houses a library, study room and sales emporium.
• SHRI NARSINHJI TEMPL : Idol of Lord Narsinhji has been installed 275 years ago, where many devotees come for worshiping, retaining the piousness of this temple.

Executive Lunch

• MANDAP- EXPRESS RESIDENCIE : Voted as the best restaurant for serving homespun yet an authentic Gujarati thali, maintaining a wholesome and nutritious value.
• SHREE KATHIYAWADI KHADKI: One of the most preferred kathiyawadi cuisine providing pocket friendly yet unlimited thali that one can eat until they don’t feel stuffed.
• SASUMAA GUJARATI THALI:  Offers super fast and efficient service and serves very good Gujarati thali at a very reasonable rate.
• CHHAPPANBHOG: Relish Gujarati cuisine having authentic taste, cooked in pure ghee serving unlimited thali at a very moderate range.

Evening Exploration

• SINDHROT: The dam over here is a beautiful picnic spot for many youngsters and outsiders wishing to spend some good time, where one can also find small eatery snack shops. It is also known for its location of a beautiful sunset.
• PAINTBALL: Vadodara has the biggest Paintball Facility in all of India at Delta 9 Adventures who are committed to make it as a regular household sport and to reach out to all the adventure sport lovers.
• GO KARTING: Thrilling laps are set up with complete safety, giving a delightful experience of racing in open- wheeled & formula cars and experience and adrenaline rush on the tracks.

Lip- Smacking snacks

• MANN SHANTI HANDVO & DHOKLA CENTRE : Famous among most of the barodians, this eatery serves unique and varied range of handva and dhokla in addition with tangy and spicy red and green chutney.
• SHRIRAM TAMTAMWALA: This type of farsan has a way different recipe than others served with the mixture of ingredients like dry & raw mango, raisins, chopped onions, tangy ground spices giving Indian touch and chutneys of different kinds.
• PUFF: Not only specialty in baking cakes/ cookies, but it also serves fast food and is indulged more into selling of varieties of puffs, offering different options to choose upon.
• RAJU OMELETTE CENTRE: Famous for all of its egg dishes cooked in fresh & healthy olive oil it is served with fresh bread depending upon the item.

Shopping Spree

• INORBIT MALL : A great place to shop(inclusive of the international brands), eat (food court), watch movies and spend a quality time with all the family members and outsiders.

Fine Dinner Dining

• BARBEQUE NATION: Offers pioneers of live & fiery grills and saucy appetizers, bringing taste to every mouth crave.
• KABIR’S KITCHEN: Offers extensive menu including good starters, main course and desserts. A good place to have coffee too.
• THAT PLACE: A place to have Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Continental and neo-Indian cuisines, offering rejuvenating main course.

Desserts to drown in

• RAJASTHAN KULFI: The kulfi house serving faloodas, roll-cuts & candies with identical flavors satisfies the sweet tooth craving.
• SARVODAYA ICECREAM: Serves ice creams & desserts at a moderate rate preferred by most of the Barodians.
• DAIRY DEN: Experience exotic taste of icecreams, sundaes and softies(specialty) with variety of flavors.