7 Must Things To Do In Vadodara, The Royal City

1. Start your day with a visit to Sayaji Gardens, sprawling over 45 hectares of land in the middle of the town.

Also known as Kamati Baug, Sayaji Gardens was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1879.

It houses an aquarium, a zoo, a planetarium, play and exercise equipment, and offers a toy train ride.

The Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery on the same campus has a diverse collection of art and other exhibits.

2. Visit the majestic Laxmi Vilas Palace, the private residence of Sayajirao Gaekwad III constructed in 1890.

Laxmi Vilas Palace is said to be the largest private residence of this size — four times that of the Buckingham Palace in UK.

3. Check out the Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum, which houses a range of antiques and art that once belonged to the royal family.

4. Go to Ratri Bazaar and savour local delicacies and popular street food.

5. Check out local markets for shopping and food.

6. Visit the EME Temple, or Dakshinamurti Temple, built by the EME Corps and located inside the Army Cantt. It acts as a multi-faith centre.

7. Do a city tour to take a look at the old buildings with history written all over them.