Located in the western region of the country, Rajkot is the fourth-largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat. A commercial city, Rajkot should be visited for its sweets, traditional snacks, Navratri celebrations, handicrafts (silverwork, patola weaving, bandhani) and its maze of narrow alleys with distinct cultural character. Located halfway between Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Rajkot is perfect for a one-day trip.
By Air: Rajkot has a Domestic Airport which connects to several places in India (except Ahmedabad due to its proximity). Most international travellers land in Mumbai which in turn has several flights flying to and fro from Rajkot.
By Road: Rajkot has a well-connected network of roads that makes it easily accessible by car, cab or bus. Most individuals arriving from Ahmedabad travel to Rajkot by Bus due to its short journey and convenience.
By Train: The central railway station is the Rajkot Junction which has several direct trains from all over India connecting to Rajkot. Booking tickets at the earliest is recommended due to high demand.
The best time to visit Rajkot is from October to March. During this time the weather is pleasant for sightseeing. The city has almost sweltering summers whereas its monsoons and winters and revered due to the blissfully cold temperatures they bring.
Rajkot was formed in 1612 by the Jadeja Rajput Clan who ruled over the place till India’s independence in 1947. Located on the banks of the Aji River, Rajkot is most famously known as the place where Mahatma Gandhi pursued his early education.
One of the cleanest cities in India, the major attractions in Rajkot includes Jubilee Garden, Lang Library, Watson Museum, Kaba Gandhi No Delo. This reason, along with it being the former capital of post Independence state of Saurashtra, manages to attract a maximum number of tourists and historians who are deeply interested in India’s past. It was also the administrative centre for Western Indian State Agency of British in India administering Kaccha, Saurashtra and northern parts of Gujarat. When in Rajkot, do not miss out on the scrumptious Gujarati food!