Hotel Accommodation within 3 to 4 km – Alkapuri & Sayajigunj, Vadodara:

• Budget-Friendly-
  • Shagun Hotel: A Standard 'Executive’ room includes Free Breakfast. An average expected tariff would be between Rs. 1,000 – Rs. 1,050 per room, per night.
  • President Hotel: Their Standard room includes Free Breakfast. The average room charges could be around Rs. 1,235 – Rs. 1,480 per room, per night.
• Affordable-
  • Best Western (Alkapuri): It offers a superior room inclusive of Free Breakfast and Free Wi-Fi. Their room price can be varied between Rs. 2,800 to Rs. 3,150 per room, per night.
  • The Fern Residency: A standard room includes Free Breakfast, but Wi-Fi might be chargeable additionally. Their usual tariffs are within Rs. 3,500 per room.
• Premium-
  • Hotel Express Residency: Standard 'Double’ room includes Free Breakfast and Free Wi-Fi. You can get your room reserved at this hotel at a rate of Rs. 3,800 or above.

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Lunch options (Within 4 km from Alkapuri)

• Those who want to try typical popular Gujarati snacks or have a light meal during their lunch should go for Jagdish Farsan at the Old Padra Road that offers a range of traditional Gujarati farsan (snacks), sweets, bakery items, dry snacks, and lunch options from their wide range of menu. They are most recommended for their Bhakarwadi and Lelo Chivdo. 
• For those who want to have a good meal for their lunch in traditional Gujarati style, do try out the Gujarati Thali served by Mandap Thali Restaurant. They have Thali meals for both lunch and dinner hours. 

Arrive at the Akota Bridge that is famous which is a good spot for viewing and selfie-point. You can spend here 20-30 mins experiencing the surroundings and capturing some photos.

• The bridge is a first-of-its-kind project in India, which has solar panels installed over the top of its dome structure. The bridge is approx. 3.5 km away from the Mandap Thali Restaurant and about less than 2.5 km away from Jagdish Farsan.
• Right after leaving the Akota Bridge, your next stop will be the Sayaji Baug which is also within 3.5 km distance. You should begin your tour by 3:00 pm at this park. The garden is situated on the banks of River Vishwamitri. In its vast area comprise a Zoo, Museum & Picture Gallery, and a Planetarium with Toy Train, Lawns, Sculptures, and Fountains. The museum is visited mostly for Egyptian Mummy and Skeleton Remains of a Blue Whale. It is more popularly known as ‘Kamati Baug’.
• Timings: Open from 09:00 am to 6:00 pm, It is closed every Thursday
• Entry Fee for Adult: Rs. 20, Children (below 12 years): Rs. 5
• Camera Fee: Rs. 50, Video Camera Fee: Rs. 100

After finishing your tour at the Sayaji Baug, you can relax for a while and have a quick bite, You get a variety of food choices from pav bhaji, dosa, sandwiches & pizza, chinese and much more just opposite the zoo entry gate, across the road. You will also find a lot of stalls for tea/coffee and dry snacks around this place.

After your refreshment break, if you want to continue exploring the city, you can drive down another 2.5 km from the Sayaji Baug and reach the Sur Sagar Lake to spend the rest of your evening with a view. It is an iconic landmark situated right in the centre of the city.

• It has a Gigantic magnificent man-made sculpture of Hindu mythology God ‘Lord Shiva’, and lits up on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, as a tribute to God and its devotees.

In case, you want to go shopping, like sarees and other traditional clothing such as ‘chaniya choli’ you must visit Baroda Prints which is famous for Patola Silk Sarees. You can find this shop approx; 2 km away from Sayaji Baug. For other casual and everyday wear, there is plenty of outlets and showroom in the Alkapuri area such as the Centre Point, Gauri showroom, etc.

Dinner options:

• If you are looking for some street-side food, then come down to the ‘Raatri Bazaar’ or Night Bazaar at Fatehgunj which is around 4 km away from Alkapuri. Here you will get to enjoy Matka Biryani, South Indian, Punjabi food, and even street food like momos, etc. Later you can enjoy other local food like kulfi, falooda, shakes, fresh fruit juices, ice gola, tandoori chai, etc.
• If you wish to try Gujarati Thali Meals, there are plenty of options available in Vadodara. Another good spot for Thali is the Shree Kathiyawadi Khadki where you get not only traditional Gujarati Thali, but also try their famous Kathiyawadi-style Thali in a village-like ambiance. It is located in Raopura which is within 3.5 km reach from Alkapuri.
• If you are looking for some egg preparations then visit Raju Omelette and try out their burjis, half-fry, omelet, boiled egg, and many such varieties made from egg. They have few outlets in Vadodara, but the one near Railway Station, Alkapuri will be the closest. Their main outlet is at the Old Padra Road but is a little farther than 4 km of distance.
• If you are not too tired from the day’s tour and want to explore the nightlife of the city, you can proceed to visit Mandvi Gate for a stroll and also have a view of its night illumination. This historic landmark of Vadodara is the north gate of the Royal Enclosure for Baroda State. A four-story building with a clock at the centre-top of its structure is at the centre of the walled city where the roads leading to the 4 gates cross. This place is at a distance of around 5 km from the centre point of Alkapuri.
• Overnight Stay at Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel. If you wish to explore local food, consider the following options:

• At a walkable distance of less than 1 km from the Lakshmi Vilas Palace, you can find Jay Mahakali Sev Usal street stall that is very famous throughout Vadodara for its lip-smacking spicy Sev Usal.
• At a longer travel distance of around 8.5 km, the Shriram Tam Tam Wala Farsan Mart is quite a well-known local outlet for its variety of farsan available.

Start your day by 10:00 am to tour the Lakshmi Vilas Palace, the residence of the Royal Clan of Gaekwad’s. It is a lush green park-like premise that includes a state-of-the-art golf course, guest rooms, museum, banquet hall, convention, café, cricket ground, and rare indoor teak floored tennis and badminton court.

• The palace and its adjacent places of interest are at a distance of 4 km away from the Alkapuri city area.
• Timings: Open from 09:30 am to 5:00 pm, it is closed every Monday & Public Holidays.
• Indian National Adult Entry Fee to Palace: Rs. 225 Museum: Rs. 60
• Foreign Adult Entry Fee to Palace: Rs. 400, Museum: Rs. 150

Lunch options:

• A subsidized canteen organized by the Swaminarayan Community Premvati is located in the BAPS Mandir premises. The place is more of a food court with ample seating arrangements for its guests. You can choose from a variety of options that are all Pure Veg with Swaminarayan and Jain (no onion, no garlic) preparation. They serve right from fast food to chinese to pav bhajis to Thalis cold drinks, pastries, and ice cream. This place is reachable with a driving distance of 6.5 km from the Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
• If you looking for a cozy dining place, you can come down to try authentic South Indian food at Sankalp restaurant. They serve some very good Dosas, Uttapam, Idli varieties, and filter coffee at their outlet. It is within a distance reach of 5 km from the Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
• Maratha Katta is for those who want to have non-veg food in Vadodara. They serve authentic Maratha preparations (Maharashtrian style) for their chicken, mutton, prawns, and other such delicacies. You need to travel by car about 8.5Kms from the Lakshmi Vilas Palace to reach here.

After lunch, proceed to visit Kirti Mandir, an ancient architectural E-shaped building that features balconies, terraces, tombs, domes, and magnificently carved shikhara.

• It was built in memory of deceased members of the royal Gaekwad family and a tribute to Lord Mahadev. It is very close to Alkapuri’s city centre and reachable in 2 km by car.
• End of Stay at Vadodara, Depart for Home.