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About Rajkot Tourism
Founded by VibhojiAjoji Jadeja of the Jadeja clan in 1612, Rajkot was the capital of Saurashtra. Centrally located in the Kathiawar peninsula in Gujarat, it is drained by the AjiRiver that flows through the district. The Gandhian non-violence movement had its roots here. An industrial and commercial town, Rajkot is known for its manufacturing, jewellery, woollen and cotton textiles, silk embroidery, handicrafts and bandhni textiles.
Sightseeing Highlights
The large Race Coursegrounds
in the heart of the city has Bal Bhavan, Children's Traffic Park, Fun
World, and sports facilities, and is a good place for family outings.
The Aji Dam has a step garden with an amusement park for children, a zoo, an aviary and a crocodile park. WatsonMuseumin JubileeGardens has a collection of archaeological artefacts.IshwariyaTemple is good a picnic spot. Don't miss out on Mahatma Gandhi's home - Kaba Gandhino Delo. Lal Pari Lake
is a popular outdoors spot. The famed Tarnetar fair, held annually to
celebrate the legendary marriage of Arjuna and Draupadi attracts a lot
of visitors.
Gujarat Government - Gujarat Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Gujarat Tourism - Gujarat Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Gujarat, Lists of Hotels in Gujarat, Historic places in Gujarat etc.,
