02 Nights & 03 Days Vadodara and Champaner Tour

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3 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Visit Vadodara, the cultural capital of the West Indian state of Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the River Vishwamitri, the city was the capital of the princely state of Baroda. Visit the palaces of Vadodara and discover the cultural heritage and royal roots of this prosperous city. Also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Champaner-Pavagadh that houses an Archaeological Park dating back to the 15th century.

Highlights:
• Laxmi Vilas Palace
• Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum (Closed on Monday/National Holdiays/Diwali)
• Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery (Closed on National Holidays & Diwali)
• Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

What's Included

02 nights’ accommodation in the listed hotel or similar
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Entrances fees
02 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast on Days 2 & 3
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your hotel / Airport in the city of Vadodara

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Vadodara

    1 stop
  • 1

    You will be met on your arrival in Vadodara and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours

  • Day 2

    Vadodara Sightseeing

    3 stops
  • 2

    After breakfast, visit the grand Laxmi Vilas Palace. The palace was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 at a cost of 180,000 Pounds Sterling. It is the largest private dwelling built to date and is about four times the size of Buckingham Palace. The palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. A part of the palace has been converted into a museum that has the private collection of the Maharaja on display. The collection includes paintings by British painters like Turner and Constable as well as masterpieces by Indian painters like Raja Ravi Varma. The museum also has a rich collection of marble and bronze sculptures as well as an Oriental Gallery that contains Japanese and Chinese sculptures collected by the Maharaja during his travels.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Founded by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the museum was opened to the public in 1894. Built along the lines of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the museum has a rich collection of original paintings by European masters as well as a stunning collection of sculptures, Indian miniature paintings and a full section on Tibetan Art. An Egyptian mummy and the skeleton of a blue whale are among the major attractions of the museum.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Archaeological Park at Champaner-Pavagadh is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated at a distance of 30 miles from Vadodara, the park has several monuments that mark the transition from Hindu to Muslim culture and architecture in the 15th and 16th century. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the various forts, palaces, mosques, tombs, temples and stepwells, which date from the 8th to the 14th century. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Vadodara.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Departure from Vadodara

    1 stop
  • 5

    After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
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