Created Date: 29 January 2016

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About RajkotRajkot is a small historical town in the state of Gujarat. It lies in the centre of the Saurashtraregion and is at a distance of 254 km from Gandhinagar, the state capital. One reason forRajkot’s fame can be attributed to India’s greatest freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi, who spenthis early years here and also married his wife in this town.

Pre-independence, Rajkot was under various rulers. After India’s independence, it wasseparated from Bombay and became a part of the newly-formed state of Gujarat on 1st May,1960.

Some of the places to visit in Rajkot are the Aaji Dam – a dam site made during British rule, theRace course – popular for morning and evening strolls, the Rotary Dolls Museum – this uniquemuseum gives an overview of the culture and traditions of the world through its collection ofdolls, the Watson Museum and the Lang Library.

The Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Mahatma Gandhi's childhood residence, which has now beenconverted in to a memorial called ‘Gandhi Smriti’ is another major attraction. This museum hasphotographs, objects and other belongings of Mahatma Gandhi. The Mahatma Gandhi HighSchool, where Gandhi got his primary education, the Rashtriya Shala, an educational institutionstarted by Gandhi, the Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Ramkrishna Ashram, are other attractions.

Near Rajkot one can see the Hingol Gadh situated near Jasdan about 70 km from Rajkot. Thefamous Jamnagar with its Reliance Industries settlement is about 90 km away. Mount Girnarand the Gir forest (known for its healthy lion population) is around 150 km from Rajkot. SomnathTemple and Diu (of Daman & Diu, formerly a Portugese colony) are other options that can bevisited from Rajkot.

Rajkot is also famous for its traditional sweets and dandiya and garba dances. In order to buythe regional specialities, the local markets such as the Dharmendra Road Bazaar can be visitedfor perfumes, incense sticks, clothes, handlooms, etc. The Bangdi Bazaar specialises inimitation jewellery and the Mochi Bazaar in footwear.

Rajkot is well connected by the rail network. There are direct trains from all parts of India toRajkot. Some of the longer routes include trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore andBhopal. Rajkot is quite well connected to the entire region of Saurashtra and the rest of Gujaratby buses. There are several daily direct flights from Rajkot to Mumbai.

The best time to visit Rajkot is in the autumn and winter months.InformationState: GujaratFamous for/as: HeritageAltitude: 439 M

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Top attractions in Rajkot recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersRace Course Grounds

Type: Offbeat AttractionEntry: FreeRanked: 1 Of 32Ratings: 5.92/7 (7 Reviews)"racecourse is always been a fascinating part of rajkot city. every celebration took place herefirst then to other areas of rajkot. its always live with public. and here u find every type of eateryas well, fast food, street food. a must visit..." - Ashutosh Shilu, Rajkot, Jul 25, 2015

Swaminarayan TempleType: Place Of WorshipEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 32Ratings: 6.42/7 (5 Reviews)"Swaminarayan temple in rajkot is near by Race course ground in city.atmost 1 km to racecourse.Thousands of peoples have darshan and pooja of god swaminarayana.On eachevening the lesser arti is one of the miracle scene in swaminarayana temple.On..." - VishalKela, Bhuj, 3 weeks ago

Mahatma Gandhi High SchoolType: Offbeat AttractionEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 32Ratings: 5.69/7 (4 Reviews)"This was the school where our father of nation used to study. Now its a government school andnot at all maintained. The facility has just a school and a ground which is sandy" - ReemaLathia, Mumbai, 2 months ago

Ramakrishna AshramType: Religious PlaceEntry: FreeRanked: 4 Of 32Ratings: 6.50/7 (2 Reviews)"as soon as you enter in the main hall of prayer hall of this place you instantly feel serenity inyou, you feel calm and relaxed in here. outside there's a library too if you like to read some indepth knowledge on hindu culture and the life of..." - Ashutosh Shilu, Rajkot, Jul 25, 2015

Aji Dam GardenType: ParkEntry: FreeRanked: 5 Of 32

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Ratings: 5.50/7 (2 Reviews)"Aji dem is very peaceful place. Its located at 20 min distance from rajkot (from bhaktinagarcircle) . water level in dam is good and one can enjoy bath over its bank. But its deep in cemtre.Well amusement park is also there near by aji dem. You..." - Chirag Kapuria, Bhavnagar, 3months ago

Ishwariya TempleType: Place Of WorshipEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 32Ratings: 6.67/7 (1 Reviews)"Its one of the best place to visit, I like it. You can enjoy here with family with having fun." -Kartik Savaliya, Ahmedabad, Sep 30, 2013

Rotary Midtown Dolls MuseumType: MuseumEntry: FreeRanked: 7 Of 32Ratings: 7.00/7 (1 Reviews)"A great exhibit of dolls from around the worl d displaying varied culture, environment, attire andfestivals. The surprise package was the african dolls had never even wondered that the dollscan be negro. Amazingly beautiful. Very well..." - Meghna Baid, Mumbai, Aug 21, 2014

Kaba Gandhi No DeloType: Historic PlaceEntry: FreeRanked: 8 Of 32Ratings: 6.00/7 (1 Reviews)"This is the place where gandhiji stayed for a long time with his wife kasturba. This is a historicplace and must be visited for those who like historic places. It is a place where most of thedignitaries and delegates from other country always..." - Munjal Mehta, Jamnagar, Sep 22,2014

Panch Nath Mahadeo TempleType: Place Of WorshipEntry: FreeRanked: 9 Of 32Ratings: 7.00/7 (1 Reviews)"It is famous and old temple . Located near Shastri emdan ,it houses idols of all Gods andDaities. During SHivratri festival and sravan mas temple is decorated . The trust is runningvarious activities for benefit of poor . " - Prakash Sheth, Rajkot, Oct 16, 2014

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Type: MuseumEntry: FreeRanked: 10 Of 32Ratings: 2.75/7 (1 Reviews)"The museum is not well maintained and not much care seems to have been given to thedisplay of the exhibits/artifacts. Most of the boards are only in Gujarati. Lot of scope for makingthis a much better museum." - Suresh Ramaswamy, Mumbai, Mar 30, 2015

Popular hotels in Rajkot recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersImperial Palace

Price: Rs. 4,900 - 7,700Ranked: 1 Of 157Ratings: 5.81/7 (141 Reviews)Address: Dr. Yagnik Road,

RajkotPhone: 281-2480000Website: Www.theimperialpalace.bi"Very active and smart staff, good hospitality, however all the restaurants arequite occupied by walk in customers and in house guest has to wait, and thenthey charge 10% extra for serving food in room, which is not justified at all. overall..." - Sharad mittal shubham housing , , 5 days ago

Chouki DhaniPrice: Rs. 3,500 - 3,600Ranked: 2 Of 157Ratings: 6.04/7 (27 Reviews)Address: Near All India Radio Tower

Jamnagar RoadRajkot Dist.

Phone: 281-6544664Website: Www.choukidhani.com"we organized our college fresher party for junior. so we need a place at whichwe take good fool , play games, and time pass play etc. so we go there. weenjoy so much and choki dhani contains discotheque. we organized our collegefresher..." - Vinit Shah, Rajkot, 2 months ago

The Fern ResidencyPrice: Rs. 4,000 - 6,000Ranked: 3 Of 157Ratings:

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Ratings: 6.1/7 (53 Reviews)Phone: 281-7111000Website: Www.fernresidencyrajkot.com"One of the best hotel in rajkot. Location wise its ok. Otherwise its cool, hotelroom and service is very nice, interier and environmet is supperb.. enjoied a lotl. And fully satisfied. Hotel staff and service is also veyrr good. Irecommandad..." - Paras Patel, Rajkot, 1 month ago

The Evergrand PalacePrice: Rs. 2,200 - 2,500Ranked: 4 Of 157Ratings: 6.01/7 (32 Reviews)Phone: 281-2482500Website: Www.hotelevergrandpalace.in"This is my second visit at this hotel,first being a guest at one of the wedding.Iwas impressed by the hotel.Reception area,neatness,cleanliness,staff responseand above all the rooms.though morning be improved but watever is offered isof good..." - Riten sejpal , , 4 days ago

The Grand ThakarPrice: Rs. 2,300 - 2,600Ranked: 5 Of 157Ratings: 5.26/7 (43 Reviews)Phone: 281-2230091Website: Www.hotelthakar.com"Its a nice hotel to stay, rooms were neat clean and very nice. Hotel is in themiddle of the city. The food here was awesome. staff behaviour was nice. It isnot far away from railway station and airport. Also the service was good. Wasworth..." - Ronak , Rajkot, 3 weeks ago

The Grand BhagwatiPrice: Rs. 2,400 - 7,200Ranked: 6 Of 157Ratings: 6.19/7 (51 Reviews)Address: Opp. Drive-In Cinema

Kalawad RoadRajkot

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Website: Twww.hegrandbhagwati.comrajkot"Firstly the location, very easy to locate, just below the sardar flyover. Very closeto kidney hospital (that's the major reason why people come to nadiad). Theappearance is neat and tidy. Food (only vegetarian) is available but verytasty,..." - Abhijeet Chaudhari, Nasik, 7 days ago

Bizz The HotelPrice: Rs. 4,700 - 15,000Ranked: 7 Of 157Ratings: 5.96/7 (23 Reviews)Phone: 2812473000Website: Www.bizzhotel.in"I have stayed in this hotel for 4nights. It was really very horrible and very badexperience. I have booked through Makemy trip website. The hotel was showing4Star but it was really fit for any star. the first experience is the breakfastissue...." - Chandrashekhar t Bellad, , 2 weeks ago

Khirasara Heritage PalacePrice: Rs. 4,500 - 9,500Ranked: 8 Of 157Ratings: 5.91/7 (18 Reviews)Address: Kalawad Road,

Nr. Metoda G.I.D.C.,At : Khirsara (Ranmalji)

Phone: 2827-288444Website: Www.heritagekhirasarapalace.in"If you want to make yourself fell Royal without shelling much, khirasara palaceshould definitely be on your list. They make you feel special as soon as youenter the premises. You are welcomed by a pandit at the entrance and thenthere is shower..." - Pranav modi , , 1 month ago

Silver Palace HotelPrice: Rs. 2,800 - 4,100Ranked: 9 Of 157Ratings: 5.75/7 (29 Reviews)Address: Near Malaviya Petrol Pump

Gondal Road, RajkotPhone: 0281-2480008Website:

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Website: Www.hotelsilverpalace.com"Silver Palace the name itself suggest its honour & reputation for customers. It isgood hotelhotel located near malavia chowk Rajkot. It USP is its food &beverages department - 'The Favours', their cleaniliness, sevices of waiters &especially..." - Shubham Gntr, Rajkot, 2 months ago

Platinum HotelPrice: Rs. 4,500 - 9,000Ranked: 10 Of 157Ratings: 5.95/7 (24 Reviews)Phone: 281-2232000Website: Www.platinumhotels.in"Thumbs up to the experience. The Hotel took every care to make the stay mostcomfortable. Very good rooms with all the amenities, looking like a premiumhotel room. Food was too good. Staff was most receptive & made me feelhomely. Best value for..." - Parag shah , , 1 week ago

Best way to travel from Ahmedabad to RajkotRajkot is located at a distance of 226 km from Ahmedabad. One of the popular historical townsin the state of Gujrat, Rajkot is well connected to Ahmedabad by road and rail. However, thebest way to reach Rajkot from Ahmedabad is by road, which takes around 4 hours. The placescovered during the journey from Ahmedabad to Rajkot are Ahmedabad - 38 km -> Bavla - 72km -> Limbdi - 116 km -> Rajkot. On the way, there are several rest stops and hotels such asHotel Platinum Inn and Hotel Asopalav & Guest House. Gas stations and Petrol pumps such asGSPC CNG Station and BPCL Petrol Pump are also available at regular intervals.

Transport options from Ahmedabad to RajkotAhmedabad to Rajkot By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car to drive down to Rajkot which takesaround 4 hours. Approximate cost of cab per kilometre ranges between INR 8 to 24, dependingupon the type of car. Travelling by a cab or car is ideal for families with senior citizens and kidsor while in a group.

Read more Travel options on HolidayIQ.com> Ahmedabad To Rajkot (200Km)> Mumbai To Rajkot (427Km)> Bangalore To Rajkot (1265Km)> Surat To Rajkot (242Km)> Kolkata To Rajkot (1804Km)

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> Hyderabad To Rajkot (973Km)> Baroda(Vadodara) To Rajkot (245Km)> Delhi To Rajkot (958Km)

Rajkot weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Rajkot

Best Time to Visit RajkotOctober to January is the best time to visit Rajkot. It is one of the fastest growing cities in theworld. The city has three climates in a year - summer, monsoon and winter and the months ofOctober to JanuarySummer in RajkotThis season continues from March to early June and the temperature ranges between 24° Cand a maximum of 42° C.Monsoon in RajkotFrom the latter part of June up to September is when monsoon hits Rajkot. The weather duringthe season is quite pleasant.Winter in RajkotRajkot experiences winter from October to January. Temperature during this season rangesfrom 10° C to 22° C.About HolidayIQ.comHolidayIQ.com is a premier holiday information portal powered by India's first & biggest travelcommunity; enabling travellers to first discover numerous vacation choices, then plan holidaytrips in full detail

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