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India

Vadodara / Where Royal Roots Meet Urban Beats

MeowScore 😻91/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

To witness the vibrant kite festival during Uttarayan.

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january

Tourists visit Vadodara to experience the vibrant kite festival (Uttarayan)

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february

Weather is pleasant, perfect for exploring historical monuments

🎉
march

Colorful Holi celebrations and the annual literature festival (Sahitya Sammelan)

🎶
april

Witness the stunning architecture and attend the classical music festival (Vasantotsav)

🌺
may

Experience the captivating beauty of Sayaji Baug and visit Pavagadh Hill

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june

Visit the famous Sursagar Lake and indulge in local street food

🎵
july

Explore the historic Laxmi Vilas Palace and attend the monsoon music festival (Tansen Samaroh)

🛍️
august

Shop at the vibrant local markets and visit the Baroda Museum

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september

Witness the spectacular Garba dances during the Navratri festival

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october

Experience the Diwali festival and visit the iconic EME Temple

🏃
november

Celebrate the cultural diversity at the Vadodara International Half Marathon

🎭
december

Attend the annual Sanskruti International Arts Festival and explore the Sindhrot Lake

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of a visiting cat, Vadodara is moderately expensive. Prices for food and transportation are reasonable, but accommodation can be pricey depending on your preferences.

To save money, consider staying in budget hotels or hostels and eat at local street food stalls for delicious and affordable meals.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Heritage sightseeing

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Heritage sightseeing

Vadodara has numerous historical landmarks.

Tipping

0-5%

not expected in most places

Tipping

0-5%

not expected in most places

Cash is preferred, split billing not common, no specific etiquette.

internet situation

good Speed

Relatively fast but inconsistent

great Availability

Available in most parts of the city

great Cellular

Good coverage across all networks

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Low social acceptance

Welcome to a paw-mazing city filled with purrfect spots to curl up or satisfy your feline curiosity with thrilling cativities and adventures!

Indulge your whiskers in delicious street eats, and strut your fluff through exquisite gardens where prime napping and bird-watching opportunities await every cat!

Things to do

The mainstream

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EME Temple
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Sursagar Lake
🖼️
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
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Sayaji Baug
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Laxmi Vilas Palace

The mainstream

🕌
EME Temple

A modern temple built entirely of aluminum, with stunning architecture and a serene atmosphere.

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🛶
Sursagar Lake

A picturesque lake surrounded by temples, perfect for a peaceful stroll or boat ride.

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🖼️
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery

An extensive collection of art and artifacts from India and beyond in a beautiful building.

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🌳
Sayaji Baug

A sprawling park with a zoo, museums, and an iconic floral clock.

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🏰
Laxmi Vilas Palace

A stunning palace showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture with beautiful gardens and a museum.

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Off the beaten path

1
Nimeta Garden
2
Sayaji Baug
3
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
4
EME Temple
5
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Off the beaten path

1
Nimeta Garden

Fur real, this tranquil garden is great for a walk to watch squirrels; purrlaps eat some street-food too. 😻🌳

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Sayaji Baug

Here, cats can enjoy a beautiful mix of gardens, a mini zoo, and a flower clock - it's always time for cattitude! 🌺⏰

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3
Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery

This purrfect museum exhibits everything from Egyptian mewmies to modern Indian paintings. 🐱🎨

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4
EME Temple

Visit this unique temple made entirely out of aluminum, it's shiny and bright just like a new cat toy! 🐈✨

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5
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Expawlore ancient Hindu and Islamic architecture, mos-cow houses, step-wells and remnants of forts at this UNESCO World Heritage-site! 🐾🏰

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Low social acceptance

Mindful meoweler tips

Greetings Are Important

Cats should give a polite namaste to greet humans in Vadodara. It signifies respect and is an essential aspect of local culture.

Try The Local Food

Vadodara is known for its delicious street food like Vada Pav and Pani Puri. Cats should explore the streets and try some of these delicacies.

Don't Hesitate to Bargain

Bargaining is very common in Vadodara's markets. When cats are shopping, they should try to bargain with the vendors to get a fair price.

Visit Laxmi Vilas Palace

Laxmi Vilas Palace is one of the grandest and most beautiful palaces in India. Cats should visit this stunning wonder of architecture and design.

Watch Garba Dance

Garba is a traditional Gujarati dance form performed during Navratri. Cats should witness this vibrant and magnificent dance style during their visit to Vadodara.

Useful external sites

www.vadodara.gov.in/tourism.aspx

Vadodara tourism↗

Official tourism website of Vadodara city

www.aai.aero/en/airports/vadodara

Vadodara flights↗

Official website to book flights to Vadodara airport

www.olacabs.com/cabs-in-vadodara

Ola cabs Vadodara↗

Official website of Ola cabs for booking taxis in Vadodara

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