About Rajkot
One of the most commercial and industrial cities of Gujarat today, Rajkot was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra. Rajkot is located in the middle of the peninsula of Kathiawar, some 70 kilometres from the Gulf of Kutch. Rajkot is famous for its jewellery market, handicrafts and 'bandhani'/ tie and dye cloth materials. Rajkot is also where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life. The school he studied in has been renamed to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi School, after him. An educational hub, the Watson Museum and Library, Rajkumar College, Rahtriya Shala are some of the informative and educational institutions that you can visit. Jagat Mandir, Lal Pari Lake and Randera, Wankaner, Aji Dam, Tarnetar and Rotary Dolls Museum are some of the main attractions in Rajkot. All Gandhi-its may want to visit Kaba Gandhi's Gate, Gandhiji's ancestral home (1880) which now houses the 'Gandhi Smriti'- a memorial museum containing photographs and personal effects. MakeMyTrip.com is Rajkot's leading tour operator and travel agent. Contact us for tour packages and discounted hotel rates.
