"Vadodara (Baroda) (Baroda), an erstwhile princely state on the banks of the River Vishwamitiri, is a heady mish-mash of old world charm and modern prosperity. Grand old palaces and temples juxtapose with swanky IT parks and corporate offices."
Baroda zaps one with its abundant tourist traps. The UNESCO World Heritage site at Pavagadh-Champaner has a rich nostalgic appeal of the medieval era city and the mosques there captivate the senses. Amongst numerous other irresistible attractions dotting this fabulous city, a couple of other not to be missed spots are the famous Pavagadh Kalika Mandir and the priceless art collection at the Fatehsingh Museum and Laxmi Vilas Palace.