Sayaji Baug 🇮🇳

Sprawling over 113 acres along the Vishwamitri River, Sayaji Baug—also known as Kamati Baug—is one of the finest public gardens in Western India. Built in 1879 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and maintained by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation, this green sanctuary features rich flora with more than 98 tree species. You can explore a variety of attractions nestled within the park's grounds.

Visit the Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery, built in 1894 to resemble London's Victoria & Albert Museum, to admire Mughal miniatures and works by Turner and Constable. Discover the pyramid-shaped Sardar Patel Planetarium near the main gate, or tour the Sayaji Baug Zoo, which spans both riverbanks and houses Asiatic lions, a dedicated bird zoo, and an aquarium. Take a seat on the Joy Train departing from Swami Vivekananda Station for a 20-minute audio-guided heritage journey, or stop by the 20-foot floral clock, the first of its kind in Gujarat.

Do not miss the bronze statues of Arjan and Hari Koli, two brave brothers honored for saving the Maharaja from a lion. Accessible via three entrance gates, Sayaji Baug offers a pleasant view right in Vadodara.

What to see at Sayaji Baug

• Baroda Museum & Picture Gallery featuring works by J. M. W. Turner and John Constable
• Sayaji Baug Zoo and Aquarium hosting Asiatic lions and 45 fish species
• Sardar Patel Planetarium offering multilingual public astronomy shows
• Joy Train tour providing 20 minutes of heritage commentary
• First floral clock in the state featuring an underground clockwork mechanism

Visiting tips

If you plan to ride the Joy Train from Swami Vivekananda Station, note that it runs from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. and is closed on Thursdays.

How long: 2-4 hours · Best time: Early morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Sayaji Baug is easy to reach on Vadodara’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Laxmi Vilas Palace and Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Vadodara travel guide.