Description of Baroda

Baroda

Baroda is the capital of the former ruling Gaekwad. This is an important cultural center of India, is acknowledged for its art galleries and museums. Baroda has a number of palaces and parks, well done to attract the attention of the tourists.

POSITION

Baroda is located in the eastern state of Gujarat in western India. Vishvamitra river crosses the city of Baroda. And "nearly 100 km south of Ahmedabadand about 392 km north of Mumbai. The climate of Baroda is moist and warm. Although it is located near the Arabian Sea in the summer in Baroda too hot and the winters are extremely cold. The ideal holiday destination in Baroda and winter, from October to February.

HISTORY

The basic theorems of Baroda is granted in one country to 812 AD, is located. In granting Baroda is transmitted as Vadapadraka. It was also recognized as Chandanavati,the name of a local Rajput kings. The city has a title change from time to time Varhavati, Vatpatraka, and subjected to in 1971, Baroda.

Tourist Attractions

Baroda is famous for its palaces, museums and beautiful parks. The Sayaji Bagh is a well made full size up the park and a big crowd-puller. In this park you can see the Baroda Museum and Art Gallery and learn the facts and figures of history in the context of Baroda. The museum has a good qualityCollection of artifacts that are not only Indian monument and very old manuscripts, but also works collections of Egyptian antiquities, while the art gallery has Mughal miniatures and some major works by European masters. The Sayaji Bagh also has a planetarium and a zoo in the inside. Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum, located south of the city, is an important place travelers. It has the majestic works collected copies of European masters. The museum alsohas an upper and a unique collection of modern art of the Far East and Indian factory. The Laxmi Vilas Palace, north of the Maharaj Fateh Singh Museum, has an excellent collection of artifacts. Since this museum is usually for the display of the community, advance booking is open to do if you want to go to a quiet. Naulakhi The Well, an excellent example of a good or step Baoli, and the EME temple, a temple with a unique aluminum cover are WO