Rajkot is a pleasant provincial town and an important industrial area of Gujarat. It was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra. Rajkot is famous for its association of Mahatma Gandhi in his childhood. The city has a number of impressive colonial buildings and educational institutions. Handicrafts like silver and textiles are a highlight of Rajkot, which has the National weaving institute which is working to promote traditional weaves.

Tourist Places of Rajkot -

Watson Museum - Important exhibits are copies of artefacts from Mohenjodaro, 13th centry carvings, silverware, natural history exhibits and textiles . Perhaps the most startling piece is a a huge 19th century marble statue of queen Victoria. This section also has two plaster Venuses and many other splendid portraits and photographs of royal princes of Saurashtra and European dignitaries, historic finds and architectural fragments from archeological sites, dioramas of life among the rural, pastoral and tribal people of Saurashtra, handicrafts and princely relics.

Kaba Gandhi na Delo - Mahatma Gandhi's ancestral home which is now a memorial to the Mahatma, the Rashtriya shala is promoting his love for handlooms by teaching and encouraging various kinds of weaving and handicrafts.

Lal Pan Lake and Randerda - A picturesque picnic spot, 5 kms. from Rajkot.

Rashtriya Shala - The Rashtriya Shala founded by Gandhi is also worth visiting. It is from here that Gandhi undertook his fast unto death during his Rajkot Satyagraha. It is now a centre of village industry. All these memorials are well preserved.

Jagat Mandir - Jagat Mandir is the beautiful carved temple of Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Built of red stones, it is a replica of Belurmath.

Aji Dam - It is situated 8 Kms. from Rajkot and supplies the towns water.

Best Season to visit Rajkot - October to March

How to Reach Rajkot?

By Air - There is an airport in Rajkot and the major domestic airlines run flights between Rajkot and Mumbai.
By Rail - Regular trains connect Rajkot to other important cities in Gujarat and India.
By Road - Rajkot is well connected by road to other cities of Gujarat.