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| Vadodara Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Although it is the number one industrial city in Gujarat, it still shows its Gaekwads legacy. The Gaekwads, who once ruled in Vadadora and made it into their own capital, gave the city a second name, Baroda, which is still occasionally used these days. The city has large parks and several impressive palaces, such as the Laxmi Vilas and the Pratap Palace and a handful of impressive museums. The Baroda museum and its Picture Gallery are definitely worth a visit. Modern Baroda is a great and fitting memorial to its late ruler, Sayaji Rao Gaekwad III (1875-1939 AD). It was the dream of this able administrator to make Baroda an educational, industrial and commercial centre and he ensured that his dream would come true. Baroda is situated on the banks of the river Vishwamitri (whose name is derived from the great saint Rishi Vishwamitra). The city was once called Chandravati, after its ruler Raja Chandan, then Viravati, the abode of the brave, and then Vadpatra because of the abundance of banyan trees on the banks of the Vishwamitri. From Vadpatra it derived its present name Baroda or Vadodara. Baroda has a rich historical background. The ardent historian can trace Baroda’s history over 2000 years and more. However, the recent threads can be picked up when the Moghul rule over the city came to an end in 1732, when Pilaji brought the Maratha activities in Southern Gujarat to a head and captured it. Except for a short break, Baroda continued to be in the hands of the Gaekwads from 1734 to 1949. The greatest period in the Maratha rule of Baroda started with the accession of Maharaja Sayajirao III in 1875. It was an era of great progress and constructive achievements in all fields. Maharaja Sayajirao was one of the foremost administrators and reformers of his times. He initiated a series of bold socio-economic reforms. He attached great importance to economic development and started a number of model industries to encourage initiative, and then handed back the working industries to private enterprise. He started model textile and tile factories. It is as a result of his policy of industrial development that Baroda is today one of the most important centres for textile, chemical and oil industries today. He introduced a number of social reforms. In no department of administration has the far-sighted policy of this wise ruler been more conspicuous than in education, and in none have the results been more real and tangible. He boldly introduced compulsory primary education and a library movement (the first of its kind in India) to augment his adult education scheme. It was he who visualised a general scheme of development in all branches of knowledge at different stages, with the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at the apex. Modern Baroda owes its beauty, its educational institutions and its masterpieces of architecture to the insight and vision of this great ruler. There is a saying that nothing grows under the banyan tree, but this is not true of Baroda. Having witnessed the rise and fall of the empires and kingdoms of the Hindus, Pathans, Moghuls and Marathas, it now occupies a unique position on the educational, cultural and industrial map of India. Yet, it has been fortunate enough to retain the beauty of its rich and varied past. And it is one of the few cities in India which is still influenced by the lost might of its ruling dynasties. The People & Culture The people of Baroda like to tell visitors that their city is a ‘Sanskari Nagari’, that is, a ‘cultured city’. By and large, the visitors agree. The city does indeed have rich cultural traditions. And today’s Barodians have quite a full and hectic cultural life throughout the year. The outstanding trait about Baroda’s cultural life is that it is remarkably cosmopolitan. And while there are hundreds of different identities, everyone participates in all activities. So, the culture of the city is not just history or heritage; it is dynamic, ever-changing and alive. Yes, Baroda is one of India’s most cosmopolitan cities. Thanks to the vision and broadmindedness of the Gaikwads, the subsequent industrialisation, the proliferation of academic activities and a strategically important geographical location, Baroda has welcomed a wide variety of people from all over India and also from all over the world. More or less every Indian community has an active identity in this city. And this happy co-existence is reflected in the social and cultural life of the people. In all of this, the sprawling and cosmopolitan MS University campus and the large number of local, national and foreign industries act as a catalysing and unifying force. The average Barodian is open to the world and overflowing with hospitality, as the history and growth of the city aptly testify. If you want to see Baroda’s cultural enthusiasm, you should visit this city during any festive occasion Navratri, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Id, New Year, Uttarayan, Holi, campus fun fairs, etc. On any given day, some cultural activity or the other is going on in the city. Classical music and dance have their patrons, and so does the modern stage and pop culture. The culture and the traditions are both alive and being forever experimented with. Can you expect anything less from a city which is blessed by its geography and its history, which is the home of a vibrant internationally renowned university and which is a key component of India’s industrial base? The people of Baroda have not only hung on to the cultural heritage, they embellish it as they exuberantly go on with their daily lives. The official language of Gujarat is Gujarati, but Hindi, Marathi and English are also widely used in Baroda. State and local government offices in the city use both Gujarati and English, Central government offices use English and Hindi and industrial and commercial organisations use English. The medium of instruction at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) is English. The medium of instruction in the city’s schools varies Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, English, etc. The cultural life is of course in many languages. And on the streets, in the markets and at other public places you can hear ‘AKHA INDIA’ (the whole of India). Industry & Commerce Baroda enjoys a special place in the state of Gujarat. Till the early 1960’s Baroda was considered to be a cultural and educational centre. The first modern factory (Alembic Pharmaceuticals) was established in Baroda in 1907 and subsequently companies such as Sarabhai Chemicals, Jyoti, etc., came up in the 1940s. By 1962 there were 288 factories employing 27510 workers. At that time, the dominant industrial groups were chemicals and pharmaceuticals, cotton textiles and machine tools. In 1962, Baroda witnessed a sudden spurt in industrial activity with the establishment of Gujarat Refinery. Several factors like raw material availability, product demand, skillful mobilisation of human, financial and material resources by the government and private entrepreneurs have contributed to Baroda becoming one of India’s foremost industrial centres. The discovery of oil and gas in Ankleshwar and North Gujarat led to the industrial development of Gujarat in a big way. The Baroda region is the largest beneficiary in the process of this industrialisation. Gujarat Refinery went into the first phase of production in 1965. The refinery being a basic industry made vital contributions on several fronts at the regional and national levels. In Baroda various large-scale industries such as Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals, Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited and Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited have come up in the vicinity of Gujarat Refinery and all of them are dependent on it for their fuel and feedstock. Other large-scale public sector units are Heavy Water Project and Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited. In addition to these public sector enterprises, a number of other large-scale enterprises have come up in the private sector. The products of these industries have wide applications in various sectors of the Indian economy. The establishment of large industrial units in a region automatically brings into existence a number of smaller enterprises. Baroda is no exception and the city and the surrounding areas are today humming with industrial activity. The industrialisation of Baroda has attracted entrepreneurs not only from Baroda but also from all over Gujarat and India. A large number of the entrepreneurs come with sound business backgrounds and the level of education and technical skills is exceptionally high. Education Baroda is synonymous with education. The patronage of education started with Maharaja Sayajirao and the city has built further on the academic infrastructure established by him. The present educational foundation rests on over 20 public schools and over 100 private schools. Towering benevolently over all is the Maharaja Sayajirao University, the jewel in the Baroda crown, so to speak. MSU is the only university in Gujarat with English as the medium of instruction. It has 13 faculties and 17 residential hostels, 4 of them for women students. The university caters to over 30,000 students. ________History Edit This i Baroda State was a former Indian State in Western India. It was an important native state and had direct relations with the Indian Government but geographically was in intimate connection with Bombay Presidency. Baroda State has a rich historical background. The ardent historian can trace Baroda's history over 2000 years and more. Before the Gaekwars captured Baroda, it was ruled by Babi Nawabs, who were the officers of the Delhi ruler. Moghul rule came to an end in 1732, when Pilaji Rao Gaekwar brought the Maratha activities in Southern Gujarat to a head and captured it. Except for a short period, Baroda continued to be in the reign of the Gaekwars from 1734 to 1948. The greatest period in the Maratha rule of Baroda started with the accession of Maharaja Sayaji- Rao III in 1875. It was an era of great progress and constructive achievements in all fields. The State became a part of Bombay State in May 1948 and of Gujarat State on 1st May 1960. Vadodara or Baroda, the capital city of Gaekwar State, is situated on the banks of Vishwamitri, a river whose name derived from the great saint Rishi Vishvamitra. The city was once called Chandanavati after its ruler Raja Chandan of Dor tribe of Rajputs, who wrested it from the Jains. The capital had also another name "Virakshetra" or "Virawati" (a land of warriors). Later on it was known as Vadpatraka or Wadodará, which according to tradition is a corrupt form of the Sanskrit word Vatodar means 'in the heart of the banyan tree'. It is now almost impossible to ascertain when the various changes in the name were made; but early English travellers and merchants mention the town as Brodera, and it is from this that the name Baroda is derived. Again in 1974 the name changed to Vadodara. ________Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Bhavsar Sameer Edit This Very nice place to visit. Small city but people have big hearts. Nice malls, nice gardens, Zoo, Museum, and Theaters. type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] ________Getting There Edit This By Rail: I have tried to give here the details for your most convinience, so that you can plan accordingly, but it will be Better to check the Exact Train Timmings and Details here. Vadodara and Baroda are the same Names used, almost everywhere, so dont get confused. Mumbai to Baroda ( Gujarat Express - 9011) Daily, Time: 5.45 Mumbai to Baroda ( Shatabdi Express - 2009) Except Friday, Time: 6.25 Mumbai to Baroda ( Karnavati Express - 2933) Except Wednesday, Time: 13.40 Mumbai to Baroda ( Saurashtra Express - 9215) Daily, Time: 7.55 Bandra to Baroda (Sayajinagari Express - 2963) Daily, Time: 14.40 Bandra to Baroda ( Bandra Bikaner Express - 4708) Daily, Time: 15.00 Last modified on 12th January, 2002. ________Road Distances Edit This mahesanaPort Pipavav - 341 Km mahesana Rajkot - 290 Km Bharuch - 82 Km Abu Road- Daman- 251 Km Dwarka- 545 Km Junagadh- 372 Km Modhera- 214 Km Nalsarovar- 143 Km Nathdwara- 363 Km Palitana- 285 Km Saputara- 288 Km Somnath- 461 Km Tithal- 216 Km Mahuva - 450 Km _________ The museum was established in 1961.The museum is run by a private trust. the museum is noted for its modern display. The collection includes copies of Greek, Roman and later European sculpture, Masterpieces of European oil paintings, sculptures by Felici, French furniture etc. The museum collections fall into many catagories. However, it is noted for oil paintings by Ravi Varma, sculptures made of marble greeco-Roman arts, chinese and Japanese art etc. The oil paintings representing members of the then Gaekwad princely ruling family are striking. Visiting Hours : 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed : Monday and important public holidays. Admission Fee : Rs.10/- for adults Rs. 5/- for children. Rs.50/- for educational group. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://www.vadodarayellowpages.net/cityatglance-c/display.jsp?id=38 Contributors December 27, 2005 change by le transporter [Add Museum] Maharaja Fatehsinh Museum Edit This Museum collections fall into many catagories. The collection includes very rare articles and ancient collectibles which also has 'Blue skeleton'. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 91265426372 ________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This photo Nitin Kumar Recently many new Multiplex has been develop in baroda city. You can enjoy very comfortable movie time with a relax lounge type chairs. One of the newest Multiplex, PVR Deep has come with the THX Sound system and it is also the first Multiplex to start with m-ticketing which you can book ticket by just sms text. There are many single screen Cinema halls, which are many years old. Many of theaters have been dimolished due to the change in the area and locality and demand for shopping areas and malls. Contributors December 27, 2005 new by le transporter [Add Entertainment place] Inox Multiplex Edit This photo photo by: Nitin Kumar INOX Vadodara is located at the prime Racecourse Circuit Road. The four auditoriums at INOX Vadodara are equipped with state-of-the-art projection, advanced digital sound systems, wide range of theatre food and well maintained utilities. To integrate entertainment and retail needs, INOX Vadodara has retail outlets of premium lifestyle brands like Mc Donald's and Café Coffee Day amongst others, to provide the right combination of movies, food and shopping. type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 265-3056888 url: www.inoxmovies.com address: ElloraPark email: baroda@inox.co.in PVR Deep Multiplex Edit This PVR Deep Multiplex PVR Deep Multiplex photo by: Jwalan Vyas PVR Deep Multiplex is a popular hangout for youngsters. It is first in Gujarat to introduce 3-Way TRIAMP Dolby Digital EX surround sound system. It provides state-of-the-art movie experience by providing the latest in comfort, sound and viewing. You would find amenities such as deep-cushioned plush seats arranged in stadium-style, along with advanced sound system and Wide Harkness Hall screens that takes the entertainment experience to a whole new level. It also includes Vadodara's biggest food court with variety of fast food resturants, a fun game more.. type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (91) 265 2776600, 2776611 url: www.pvrcinemas.com address: Old Chhani Road, Vadodara email: feedback@pvrcinemas.com Chandan Multiplex Edit This Chandan Multiplex This multiplex is little bit away from the city area, but it has very nice location and has a well builtup area. type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] address: Sevasi Priya Edit This This is a single screen cinema. type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] address: Gotri |