Vadodara is a graceful city of palaces, parks, temples and museums and considered by many as the de-facto cultural capital of Gujarat. Once the capital of the Gaekwads, the former rulers of Vadodara, it is also known as Baroda and rises from the banks of River Vishwamitri. Vadodara is also the industrial capital of Gujarat.

Archaeological findings indicate that human habitations existed here since prehistoric times. Vadodara passed through the hands of, the Guptas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakubas, Solankis, the Sultans of Delhi and the Mughals before passing on to the Marathas. It owes its present day grandeur to Maharaja Sayajirao, a great patron of art, architecture and music.

Vadodara, Gujarat's third largest city, is considered the state's cultural capital. Pavagadh Hill, graced with a combination of Hindu and Jain shrines, towers over Champaner, the 15th c. pre-Mughal Islamic fort. Together they represent the diversity of religious influences that have pervaded Gujarat. Vadodara is situated on the Vishwamitri River and is the administrative headquarters of Vadodara District. The city is mixture of many eras and its reputation as "Cultural Capital" dates largely from the late 19th c, when it was the capital of the pricely state of Baroda.

Ecotourism

Sayaji Baug

Sursagar Talav

Tribal Museum - Chhota Udepur

 Vadhvana Wetland & Eco Campsite

Heritage

 Dabhoi

Department Of Archeology - M.S.University

Kadia Dungar Caves

 MS University

Other buildings

Palaces

 Sankheda

Museums

 Sri Aurobindo Niwas

 Vadodara Museum

Religious Sites

Ankottaka

EME Temple

Visit  Champaner – Pavagadh, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad University & The Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary