Laxmi Vilas Palace, Royal palace in Vadodara, India
Laxmi Vilas Palace is a royal residence in Vadodara built in the Indo-Saracenic style, covering a large estate with courtyards, halls, and garden grounds. The domes, towers, and ornamented facades show the architectural influence of both European and Indian traditions from the late 1800s.
Architect Robert Chisholm designed the palace for Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who completed the building in 1890. The residence became the largest private estate of its time in India and reflects the power of the Gaekwad family during British colonial rule.
The museum inside holds metalwork, historic weapons, and ceramics from the Gaekwad dynasty era. Visitors can walk through halls decorated with mosaics and view artworks collected over centuries.
The palace offers guided tours through the main rooms and outdoor grounds, with photography allowed in certain areas. The visit typically takes a few hours, depending on how much time you spend in the exhibition rooms.
The Gaekwad family still lives in parts of the estate, while other sections are open as a museum and venue for cultural programs. This dual use makes the palace one of the few royal houses in India that remain both privately inhabited and publicly accessible.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Gujarat in the northwest of India has very different places. You can visit Champaner-Pavagadh, a UNESCO site with old walls and mosques from the 16th century. Ahmedabad is also worth seeing. Its old town has traditional houses and buildings from the time of the sultans. The region also has the Rann...
Sayaji Baug Zoo
2.1 kmSayaji Baug
2 km
Ajwa
21.9 km
Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery
2 km
Kirti Mandir, Vadodara
1.5 km
Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum
317 m
Nazarbaug Palace
2.2 km
Makarpura Palace
5.9 km
Akota Bronzes
2.4 km
Hazira Maqbara
2.4 km
Nyay Mandir
1.6 km
Sardar Patel Planetarium
1.7 km
Khanderao Market
1.1 km
Kirti Stambh
677 m
Tomb of Sikandar Shah
37.4 km
Borsad Stepwell
32.7 km
Premanand Sahitya Sabha
944 m
Saptamukhi Vav
29.6 km
Navlakha Kothar
38 km
Rudra Mahalaya temple, Desar
37.7 km
Nandodi Gate, Dabhoi
30 km
Historic site, Vadodara
1.3 km
Ancient site, Kayavarohan
24.4 km
Fresco Rooms in Bhau Tambekar's Wada
1.1 km
Gateway of Torana, Kayavarohan
24.2 km
Hira Gate, Dabhoi
30.1 km
Vadodara Gate, Dabhoi
29.1 km
Mahudi Gate, Dabhoi
29.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes