Vadodara (વડોદરા), Gujarat

Mangal Market in Vadodara, Gujarat


Vadodara (Gujarati: વડોદરા) is the third largest city in Gujarat behind Ahmedabad and Surat. Located on the right bank of the river Vishvamitri, it was also formerly known as Baroda. Today the city has a metropolitan area with a population of 1.6 million people.

Vadodara is believed to have been settled in the 9th century. It was ruled by Hindu kings until 1297, when Muslim rule spread across India. The Delhi Sultans were in turn overthrown by Mughal emperors.

Today Vadodara is considered as the cultural and educational centre of Gujarat. It also has a number of dominant industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cotton textiles and machine tools.

Planning your trip to Vadodara

There are flights to Vadodara from major cities in India, though the nearest international airport is the one in Ahmedabad.

Places of Interest in Vadodara

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