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Weather: In summer: 24°C to 42°C.
In winter: 10°C to 24°C.
Rainfall: 276 mm.
About Rajkot
Rajkot is situated in the Saurashtra region of the western Indian state of Gujarat. The city extends from latitude 23°32 in the North to longitude 70°4 in the East. Rajkot, now a major industrial town, was once the capital of a princely State. It has the rich heritage of ancient civilization and freedom struggle. Rajkot shares many memories with the political as well as cultural history of India. Gandhi has rightly called the city a priceless laboratory for the freedom struggle based on non-violence.
Rajkot is a part of the Jamnagar Circuit comprising places like Dwarka, Jamnagar, Pirotam Island, and Rajkot.
For today's generation, Gandhian philosophy may seem to be a fable told by an idiot. However, Rajkot offers you an insight into the life of the Mahatma who almost single-handedly led a great nation and shaped India's destiny. All you need is to go through the Kaba Gandhi No Delo and Rashtriya Shala where exhibits of Gandhi and his philosophy are practically carried on. The Watson Museum offers a good insight into the past.
Rajkot also gives an opportunity to buy Gujarati handlooms and handicrafts, which are famous all over India. The Gujarati dishes, which are known for their sweet and sour tinge, are not to be missed.
Tourist Places
Jagat Mandir Jagat mandir is a delightful shrine situated at rajkot, the former capital of the princely state of saurashtra, in gujarat. this beautiful carved ...more
Hotel Silver Palace
Hotel Silver Palace, among the premier business hotels in Rajkot, the economic capital of Saurashtra... more hotel info Hotel Services: Safe, Credit Cards, Business Centre, Money Exchange, Coffee Shop.
Tarnetar Fair An exciting and unique fair held annually at Tarnetar in Saurashtra. The fair coincides with the festval at the Trineteshwar Temple, celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharat hero, Arju
To move around in the city, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws are the best options.
How to reach
By Air: There is an airport in Rajkot and the major domestic airlines run flights between Rajkot and Mumbai. Indian Airlines has four flights a week to Mumbai while Jet and Sahara have daily flights. Jet airways also provides tele check-in facility in Rajkot.
By Rail: Regular trains connect Rajkot to other important cities in Gujarat and India. There are trains for Delhi, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Cochin, Coimbatore, and Bhopal from Rajkot. There is also a meter-gauge service to Veraval.
By Road: Rajkot is connected by road to other cities of Gujarat like Jamnagar, Junagarh, Porbandar, Veraval, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bhuj, Bhavnagar, Una, Mt Abu, and Udaipur.
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