Panchmahal
On the eastern edge of Gujarat, is the district of Panchmahal. Given that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Panchmahal warrants special consideration.
It is a huge structure built on a high platform with large open space in front. The main entrance of the mosque is flanked by minarets on either side the minarets are carved artistically and the niches are filled with floral designs. He Mosque has three large domes constructed over the main prayer hall supported by decorative columns and windows.
The double storeyed central dome of main prayer hall is provided with balcony. The complex of mosque also comprises of a few brick structures, well etc. The cenotaph located on north eastern side of the mosque has openings on all cardinal directions. Façade as well as the columns and niches on the wall of the cenotaph are beautifully decorated and exquisitely carved with floral and geometrical designs. A series of beautifully designed projecting corbels decorate the cornice, with geometric motifs at regular intervals. These motifs are repeated on the base, both inside and outside. The dome of cenotaph is missing.
NH8 passes through Baroda, making it well connected by road as well.
The city lies on the busy Mumbai-Delhi Western Railway Mainline and is well connected by premium trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani.
Domestic flights connect Vadodara (BDQ) to major cities in India.