Holiday Destination: Rajkot

Rajkot is a town in the state of Gujarat in western India and it was here that Mahatma Gandhi, the legendary leader of India spent his early life. Rajkot was also the capital of erstwhile Saurashtra state and is located on the banks of Aji River and Niari River. The present day town of Rajkot is a flourishing business and commercial center, Rakjot is quite a very beautiful and picturesque city and also the administrative headquarters of the Rajkot District. Rajkot was founded by Thakur Saheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja of the Jadeja clan in the year 1612. The Great Indian Leader, Mahatma Gandhi spent his early years in Rajkot during which time his father was a Diwan to one of the Saurastra Nawab. Rajkot is quite well known for its Gold purity. It possesses One of the Largest Gold Market called as Soni Bazar. There are an endless number of Tourist Attractions in Rajkot. Every year thousands of tourists from every corner of the world and from all over India come and visit the picturesque city of Rajkot. .

Climate

Summer temperature ranges between 24°C and 42°C. I Winter, temperature 10°C and 24°C.

Tourist Season

October to March

Accommodation

There are good accommodation options available in Rajkot. Most of the hotels are in the budget to mid-range categories. Some of the hotels also provide facilities .

General Information of Rajkot

Area 1,96,024 sq km Population 483.87 lakh Summer temperature 24°C and 42°C. Winter, temperature 10°C and 24°C. Capital Gandhinagar Languages Gujarati, Hindi, English Best Time to Visit October to March

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Rajkot

Aji Dam

This place has a step garden with an amusement park for children, a zoo, an aviary and a crocodile park for those perfect tourist visits.

Kaba Gandhi No Delo

Kaba Gandhi No Delo is the house where Mahatma Gandhi grew up. It now holds a permanent exhibition of Gandhian items. It is within the old city on Ghee Kanta Road.

Lal Pan Lake and Randerda

Lal Pan Lake and Randerda are picturesque picnic spots that attract a lot of tourists around the year.

Aji Dam Garden

A Major Tourist Attraction in Rajkot. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot is a beautiful garden beside the Aji Dam. The garden is situated downstream and looks beautiful with lovely flower plants, trees and different types of floras. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has amusement parks and zoos

Watson Museum

In Rajkot also contains a number of artefact dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. The artefact from Mohenjodaro forms the major attraction of the Watson Museum of Rajkot. The Watson Museum also contains a rare collection of books. The books exhibited in the Watson Museum provide a glimpse of the socio-cultural aspect of the society of Saurashtra.

Rajkumar College

This college dates back to the 19th century and is regarded as one of the India's best private colleges. It was set up by the British for the education of the princes of the Indian state.

Accessibility

By Road

All major cities of Gujarat are connected to Rajkot road. Daily bus services are available to all the major cities of Gujarat like Dwarka, Ahmadabad, Vadodara and Surendranagar etc

By Air

Rajkot has a domestic airport with daily flights to Mumbai and Kandla.

By Rail

Rajkot is a junction on the Western railway. Regular trains connect Rajkot with Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Coimbatore and Bhopal.