Vadodara One-Day Itinerary

1. 9:00 AM: Sayaji Baug
   10 minutes (2.3 km) from Vadodara Junction

   Sayaji Baug is a vast garden spread over 113 acres. It houses a zoo, a planetarium, a flower clock, and a toy train ride. A perfect place to start your day.

2. 11:00 AM: Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
   5 minutes (1.5 km) from Sayaji Baug

   Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery has a collection of art and artifacts from around the world. The museum has a library, a cafe, and a souvenir shop.

3. 1:00 PM: Mandap Restaurant
   15 minutes (3.5 km) from Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery

   Mandap is a vegetarian restaurant that serves authentic Gujarati Thali. The restaurant has a traditional ambiance and serves unlimited food.

4. 3:00 PM: Laxmi Vilas Palace
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Mandap Restaurant

   Laxmi Vilas Palace is a majestic palace built-in 1890 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The palace has a museum, a golf course, and a beautiful garden.

5. 5:00 PM: Kirti Mandir
   15 minutes (3.5 km) from Laxmi Vilas Palace

   Kirti Mandir is a memorial dedicated to the Gaekwad dynasty. The memorial has murals and paintings depicting the life of the royal family.

6. 7:00 PM: Vadodara Central Mall
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Kirti Mandir

   Vadodara Central Mall is a shopping center that has a variety of shops, food courts, and entertainment options.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can visit Sursagar Lake, EME Temple, and Nazarbaugh Palace. You can also take a day trip to Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park or the Statue of Unity.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sayaji Baug (2 hours, free)
• Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery (2 hours, INR 150)
• Mandap Restaurant (1 hour, INR 300)
• Laxmi Vilas Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
• Kirti Mandir (1 hour, free)
• Vadodara Central Mall (2 hours, varies)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 700