Sayaji Baug

Sayaji Baug which is also known as Kamati Baug is located in the city of Vadodara under the state of Gujarat, India. Surrounded by more than 100 acres of the area this is the biggest garden in Western India. This garden has one of the biggest floral clocks in India and also in the world. The massive green square which has over 96 species of trees and a small zoo is a very interesting place for nature lovers. It is one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Vadodara. If you are visiting this city, you must go there.

Attraction

This is one of the most beautiful places in Vadodara. This is a huge garden and the toy train in the garden attracts the tourists most. The well-maintained park with fountains and ducks in the artificial pond is also very beautiful. The atmosphere of the bag is very clear and the garden is also very neat and clean. You would love to have a morning walk there. There you will find different kinds of birds in the zoo and various kinds of flowers. So, if you are in Vadodara you cannot miss this excellent place at all.

History

The huge garden “Sayaji Baug” was built by H.H Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad who was a great visionary ruler of Vadodara or Baroda.

The huge garden “Sayaji Baug” was built by H.H Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad who was a great visionary ruler of Vadodara or Baroda. Maharaja donated his one private collection of Indian Exotic Animals to the zoo. The park was declared open to the public on 8th June 1879. This was constructed on the bank of the famous river Vishwamitri.

Inside/Outside Views

In this extremely beautiful garden, you will find a Museum and Picture gallery, Kid-friendly sights like a zoo, health museum, planetarium, an aquarium, and a toy train.

In this extremely beautiful garden, you will find a Museum and Picture gallery, Kid-friendly sights like a zoo, health museum, planetarium, an aquarium, and a toy train. The picture gallery and the museum have multiple collections of art, sculpture, ethnography, and ethnology; much of them are gathered by Maharaja Sayaji Rao III, from India, China, and Japan. It has a decent Egyptian room with a mummy and an entire floor stuffed with wildlife specimens. In the gallery, you can see lovely Mughal miniatures and various crews of European masters.

Opening Hours

Sayaji Baug is open every day of the week except Thursday. Kids, adults, and senior citizens all are allowed here and all will like this wonderful place.

Opening and closing times of the garden are 5 am to 8 pm
The opening and closing time of the Zoo is 10 am to 6 pm
The opening and closing time of the train is 10 am to 10 pm

Entry & Others Fees

Yes, there is a little entry fee, which a visitor has to pay to visit this place.

Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 200 per person (Museum)
Rs 40 for adults and Rs 20 for children per person (Toy train)
Rs 10 for Adults and Rs 5 for children per person (Zoo)
Rs 7 for adults and Rs 5 for children per person (Planetarium)

How to Reach

By Air: Vadodara International Airport is the nearest airport to Sayaji Baug. Which is 1.5 km away from Sayaji Baug. It has domestic flights and international flights also. Any local transport is easily available at the airport.

By Train: Located at a distance of 1.3 km from Sayaji Baug, Vadodara Railway Station is the nearest station to Sayaji Baug. This railway junction is well connected with the other cities of the country. From the station, you can take any cabs or taxis to go to your destination.

FAQ

Que: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: It is a safe place for travelers. You can go there without any fear. But for your convenience here is the nearest police station location for you-

Professor Chandravadan Mehta Marg, Dak Bunglaw, Sayajiganj, Vadodara, Gujarat 390020, India

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ypGmZf5VUm5geV5a7

Que: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes, cameras are allowed inside this place. A traveler can take pictures there. This is an excellent place for photography.

Que: When is the best time to visit Sayaji Baug?

Ans: The renowned Garden Sayaji Baug can be visited any time of the year. But October to December is the best time to visit this place. At this time the weather in the city remains pleasant. So, the traveler can enjoy the beauty of the city properly.