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Top Rajkot Hotels
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Hotels(81)|Ratings(76)|Reviews(76) Last rated May 17th 2013
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Rs. 4900
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Rs. 3000
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Rs. 900
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Rs. 2400
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Rs. 4500
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Rs. 2500
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Rs. 1400
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Rs. 2300
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Rs. 2990
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Rs. 1000
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Rajkot is a small historical town in the state of Gujarat. It lies in the centre of the Saurashtra region and is at a distance of 254 km from Gandhinagar, the state capital. One reason for Rajkot’s fame can be attributed to India’s greatest freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi, who spent his early years here and also married his wife in this town.
Pre-independence, Rajkot was under various rulers. After India’s independence, it was separated from Bombay and became a part of the newly-formed state of Gujarat on 1st May, 1960.
Some of the places to visit in Rajkot are the Aaji Dam – a dam site made during British rule, the Race course – popular for morning and evening strolls, the Rotary Dolls Museum – this unique museum gives an overview of the culture and traditions of the world through its collection of dolls, the Watson Museum and the Lang Library.
The Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Mahatma Gandhi's childhood residence, which has now been converted in to a memorial called ‘Gandhi Smriti’ is another major attraction. This museum has photographs, objects and other belongings of Mahatma Gandhi. The Mahatma Gandhi High School, where Gandhi got his primary education, the Rashtriya Shala, an educational institution started by Gandhi, the Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Ramkrishna Ashram, are other attractions.
Near Rajkot one can see the Hingol Gadh situated near Jasdan about 70 km from Rajkot. The famous Jamnagar with its Reliance Industries settlement is about 90 km away. Mount Girnar and the Gir forest (known for its healthy lion population) is around 150 km from Rajkot. Somnath Temple and Diu (of Daman & Diu, formerly a Portugese colony) are other options that can be visited from Rajkot.
Rajkot is also famous for its traditional sweets and dandiya and garba dances. In order to buy the regional specialities, the local markets such as the Dharmendra Road Bazaar can be visited for perfumes, incense sticks, clothes, handlooms, etc. The Bangdi Bazaar specialises in imitation jewellery and the Mochi Bazaar in footwear.
Rajkot is well connected by the rail network. There are direct trains from all parts of India to Rajkot. Some of the longer routes include trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Bhopal. Rajkot is quite well connected to the entire region of Saurashtra and the rest of Gujarat by buses. There are several daily direct flights from Rajkot to Mumbai.
The best time to visit Rajkot is in the autumn and winter months.
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The city of Rajkot offers a variety of sightseeing spots to explore, from educational institutes, ashrams and museums to temples, gardens, historical structures and sanctuaries.
Most popular educational institutes include the Mahatma Gandhi High School and Rajkumar College. The Rajkumar College is one of the oldest school establishments of the city, established in 1868, for educating princely while the Mahatma Gandhi High School is the place where the Mahatma Gandhi completed his high school.
Important ashrams in Rajkot include Ramakrishna Ashram, Rashtriya Shala, Shri Ranchhoddas Bapu Ashram, and Asharamji Bapu Ashram. The Ramakrishna Ashram is a math and a centre for universal teachings of Vedanta. On the other hand the ashram of Rashtriya Shala is closely associated with the life and activities of Mahatma Gandhi. The other two ashrams of Shri Ranchoddas Bapu and Asharamji Bapu are involved in humanitarian, spiritual, educational and medical activities.
The popular temples in the city are Ishwariya Temple, Jagat Mandir, Swaminarayan Temple, Panch Nath Mahadeo and Manas Mandir. The Ishwariya Temple and the Panch Nath Mahadeo are dedicated to Lord Shiva, while the Jagat Mandir is dedicated to Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the Swaminarayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan.
Other important places to see in Rajkot include Watson Museum, Jubilee Garden, Race Course, Aji Dam Garden, Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum, Lal Pari Lake, Community Science Centre and Planetarium., Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Mukti Dham, Raiya Naka and Bedi Naka Gate and Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary are the other places of attraction.
Places like Jubilee Garden, Race Course, Lal Pari Lake, and Aji Dam Garden are popular picnic spots of Rajkot, while Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum is an educational doll museum. Community Science Centre and Planetarium is an informative science fiction museum. The Watson Museum displays artefacts from Indus Valley, Harappan Civilization and the period of Mohenjodaro.
Kaba Gandhi No Delo is the old residence of Mahatma Gandhi and Mukti Dham is an electronic cremation site. Raiya Naka and Bedi Naka Gate are the ruins of an old fort which are of historical importance. The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated near the city of Rajkot and is known for its rare species of fauna.
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