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Metropolis in Gujarat, India
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Rajkot is a city in the state of Gujarat in Western India. Rajkot rather appeals to spiritual tastes. As in Ahmedabad, many ashrams, that offers the teachings of yoga and meditative retreat, are located in the city and its surroundings, amidst forested hills and beautiful lakes. These traditions are not apparent to foreign visitors, especially to those in a hurry.
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The Watson Museum was established in 1888 and was named after the British Political Agent of Kathiwad, Colonel John Watson. The Museum exhibits copies of artifacts from Mohenjodaro, sculptures, costumes of the local tribal people.
The library has an extensive collection of old books and a repository of reference material linked to the colonial era.
formerly known as Alfred High School
Where Mahatma Gandhi got his primary education. The buildings were built by the Nawab of Junagadh and took the name of the Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Mahatma Gandhi's childhood residence. It has now been converted in to a memorial called "Gandhi Smriti". The museum displays and consists of photographs, objects and the belongings of Mahatma Gandhi.
This unique museum gives an overview to the culture and traditions of the world at large through a medium of various dolls
Founded in 1921 by Mahatma Gandhi, the centre supports small industries such as Khadi spinning. A centre for patola sari weaving is also located here. There is a memorial room where Gandhi fasted during the Indian civil disobedience movement.
Where people head for a stroll in the mornings and at nights. The site of major events in the city. Also, Madhavrao Schindia Cricket Stadium is located in the area
A temple of BAPS, a socio-spiritual Hindu organization with its roots in the Vedas. It was revealed by Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830) in the late 18th century and established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj (1865-1951).
Has a permanent exhibition showcasing the life of Shri Ramkrishna plus a public library and an Ayurvedic centre.
Located on a hilltop in the outskirts of the city. The surrounding area is a traditional picnic spot.
The Temple of Lord Hanuman that is believed to keep the area free of rakshasas (demons). A large number of devotees visit the temple every day to get rid of evil spirits.
A beautiful dam site constructed during British Raj.
A beautiful dam site. Very good for weekend stay and bird watching
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Founded in 1868 for educating royal princes and elites of Kathiawar states, it is now public school. The 11-hectre campus in centre of the city houses buildings with Gothic architecture.
This small amusement park includes a wave pool, a high pendulum slide and a rain discotheque for kids only.
Family restaurant with mixed cuisine including Italian (lasagne), Chinese and Mexican — all vegetarian and crowded.
Multi-cuisine restaurant (Punjabi/North Indian, Mexican, etc.). Immaculately clean and impeccable service. Busy on weekends
Vegetarian restaurant.
Very popular multicuisine restaurant. (Punjabj, Italian, Mexican, Continental, Chinese). Good ambiance, courteous staff
South Indian food
Popular Fast Food - Chinese, Continental. Indian dishes include chhole puri, garlic bread, rice pulao
Fast food, veg & non-veg sandwiches
Veg Rest.
25 A/C rooms. Satellite TV
a small ethnic Rajasthani village, 14 km away from Rajkot city /Cottage type. Restaurants
Budget hotel. A/C Rooms. Free wi-fi
Budget hotel. A/C rooms, hot water. Noisy location near Sondi Bazaar
Clean, well-equipped rooms at affordable price. Polite staff. Central location at Limda Chowk
Another cheap option at Limda Chowk. Dining hall on the 2nd floor of Sudarshan Complex
Hotel Honest
Various category rooms, cheap and wi fi
Spacious double rooms on 2nd floor of an old building in the crowded Jawahar Road,
very nice budget hotel option in rajkot
A 3 star hotel with 29 rooms. AC, Satellite tv, 24 hour hot water, free wifi. Santushti Restaurant is a multicuisine restaurant.
Five star hotel centrally located. Upscale room amenities. Swimming pool, salon and message centre.,
A heritage hotel housed in the 16th-century Khirasha castle. It's located on a hill overlooking a small water body,
Cinema, department store and restaurant/food court.
Sells sorts of multipurpose goods and accessories,
Jewellery and bangles
for its footwear shops ('Mochi' in Hindi translates to a cobbler)
All sorts of jewellery ('Soni' is equivalent to a goldsmith in Hindi).
By plane
By rail
By bus
Rajkot is quite well connected to the entire region of Saurashtra and rest of Gujarat by buses.
As Rajkot lies in the middle of the Saurashtra region, it is very easy to visit many famous places from here, whose relatives distances from Rajkot are small.
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