Vadodara and Champaner-Pavagadh: 3-day itinerary

3 daysBest time: Oct–MarHeritagePilgrimage

Day 1

10:00 AMLakshmi Vilas PalaceGaekwad royal palace; allow two hours Map
12:30 PMMaharaja Fateh Singh MuseumRaja Ravi Varma paintings, in the palace grounds Map
4:30 PMKirti MandirGaekwad memorial with Nandalal Bose murals Map

Day 2

9:00 AMSayaji BaugLarge garden with a zoo and toy train Map
10:30 AMBaroda Museum & Picture GalleryInside Sayaji Baug; Egyptian mummy and Indian art Map
4:00 PMEME TempleArmy-built Shiva temple covered in aluminium Map

Day 3

8:30 AMChampaner-Pavagadh Archaeological ParkUNESCO site about 50 km from Vadodara Map
10:30 AMJama Masjid, ChampanerFinest mosque of the old capital; see the carved windows Map
2:00 PMKalika Mata TempleRopeway or steps up to the hilltop shrine Map

What a 3-day trip to Vadodara costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,800 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹14,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹31,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Vadodara is not included.

Before you go

Gujarat is a dry state
Alcohol is not sold without a permit. Visitors can get a temporary permit at some licensed hotels with ID.

Use this plan

Pick your dates in Turkart. It adds the train booking reminders, permits, checklist and group expenses for you.

Start with this plan

Timings are suggestions. Check opening days, permits and road conditions before you travel.