Rajkot, the former Capital of the princely
state of Saurashtra was founded by the Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji in the
16th century, Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patch
work, bead work and silk embroidery.
Best Season : October to March.
TRANSPORT
AND COMMUNICATION: Air:
Indian Airlines connects Rajkot with Bombay and Vayudoot connects Rajkot
with Bombay and Kandla. East West Airlines also operate flight from
Bombay-Rajkot.
Rail: Rajkot
is a junction on the Western Railway broad gauge line.
Road:
Rajkot to : Bombay 798 km, Ahmedabad 218 km, Junagadh 98 km, Jamnagar 86 km,
Dwarka 238 km, Porbandar 178 km,Bhavnagar 165 km,Sasangir 155 km. Bus
connect Rajkot to all major cities of state.
Local Transport: Unmetered taxis, Auto rickshaws, Tongas and few
private cars.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Aji Dam 8 km, Mahatma Gandhi's Home (Kaba Gandhino Delo), Lal Pari Lake &
Renderda 4.8 kms, Sardar Smriti Bhavan, Watson Museums & Jubliee
Gardens.
EXCURSIONSJadeshwar
(60 kms), Virpur (64 kms), Bhid Bhanjan (60 kms), Manas Mandir (14 kms),
Gondal (38 kms), Wankaner (50 kms).
City
To VisitAhmedabad
-|-Jamnagar-|-Rajkot-|-Sasangir
