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Laxmi Vilas Palace

J.n.marg, Vadodara 390001, India
02652411022
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Ranked #1 of 35 attractions in Vadodara
Type: Architectural Buildings, Castles
Owner description: Lukshmi Villas Palace is the Official residence of the Maharaja Of Baroda.The royal family still resides in this magnificent palace builtin 1889.A... more » Owner description: Lukshmi Villas Palace is the Official residence of the Maharaja Of Baroda.The royal family still resides in this magnificent palace builtin 1889.A part of the palace is open for visitors during the day 10 am to 5 pm. Mondays is the weekly off day. Weekends can get crowded , so best to come on any other day.The ticket cost Rs. 150 and it includes a complimentary audio tour guide in either english , hindi & marathi.Photographs inside the palace are not permitted. The tour takes about an hour. Water & other cold beverages are available at a charge for visitors. « less
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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

a heritage monument and a legacy of the gaekwads is seen in this palace and its surroundings. they conduct the tour very well

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

i just love the whole package... the lush green grounds, the use of different colored stones for effect, the frescoes. I especially loved the back face of the palace.. it has threee styles of architecture.. the hindu mandirrajput, the islamic or mogul masjid style and the gurudwara style .. truly portraying religious tolerance... esp as the architect was european( Robert... More

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Vadodara, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Grt Palace, The visit to Darbar Hall brings back the memories of kinghood, what we generaaly see in TV Serials & Movies. The Maharaja Fathesingh Museum is worth seeeing especially for the fantastic collections of Raja Ravi Verma's Paintings

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I went to the palace and was pleasantly surprised that they have an audio guide that one can listen to while walking around the palace. The architecture is beautiful and its a brilliant structure in the middle of Vadodara.

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Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Right in the center of the bustling cultural capital of gujarat lies this island of bless.Surrounded by greenest greens tallest trees largest banyan trees one can ever see today ,a Great divine facade emerges to captivate you.Laxmi vilas palace has been designed keeping in mind values and icons of all the religions of the world.each segement represents soemthing of everlasting... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is one of the most beautiful palace constructed more than 100 years before by the royal family of Gaekwads. From the point of architecture it is a must visit if you are in Baroda. The construction is done in such a manner that represents Hindu , Sikh , Muslim and Christian . The current royal family stays in this... More

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Vadodara, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

worth a visit for the history attached to it but if compared to other privately managed palaces, it requires lot of investment to make it more tourist friendly and attractive.

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Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

i have just returned from a reception at laxmi vilas palace the decoration at night was out of this world whole palace was given lighting and the recepption area was just next to the palace in the golf area the lawns were lush green . though i think special permision was taken for the wedding but it was a once... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Situated in the heart of this city, its a Marvel!! The stunning Palace with its intricate carving and grandnees is a must visit in Baroda. Its the biggest private private dwelling and the part open to visitors gives a glimpse of the royal lifestyle. Surrounded by a vast well maintained garden, it was refresing and amazing to take a tour... More

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Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is a must to visit place for all visitors to Baroda.But the only problem one finds here is --- NO PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed inside the palace.So you can not take the memories back to your home.The authorities allow photography on the outside of this beautiful palace.

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SamGaekwad, Owner at Laxmi Vilas Palace, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thank you for your honest views. We will work towards getting this old structure to a better condition. More

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