Rajkot Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Gujarat, India
About Rajkot
Rajkot is most famous as the place where Mahatma Gandhi pursued his early education. The city is also famous for traditional sweets and dandiya/garba raas dances. Founded in 1620 by a member of Jadeja clan, whose descendants ruled the city until 1947, Rajkot gained economic importance in the early 19th century, under British protectorate. Farmers' and traders' councils were encouraged to grow under British Rule. Later the city plunged into the industrial Age with the first years dominated by casting industries. Even today Rajkot is a wealthy city that ranks the 22nd-fastest-growing city in the world. It's also one of the cleanest cities of India. Rajkot lies in the middle of Kathiawar peninsula, halfway betweenAhmedabadandPorbandar. It's well worth one or two days stop although it's not a
Top Attractions in Rajkot
Explore the best things to see and do in Rajkot:
- ★Aji Dam
- ★Ishwariya Mahadev
- ★Kaba Gandhi No Delo
- ★Krishna Water Park
- ★Mohandas Gandhi High School
- ★Nyari Dam
- ★Panchmukhi Hanuman
- ★Race course
Where to Eat in Rajkot
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Apple Bite
- 🍴Big Bite the Food Court
- 🍴Flavours
- 🍴Green Fuel
- 🍴Lords Banquet
- 🍴Michi's Restaurant
Where to Stay in Rajkot
- 🏨Chouki Dhani
- 🏨Heritage Khirasra Palace
- 🏨Hotel Aditya
- 🏨Hotel Classique
- 🏨Hotel Evershine
- 🏨Hotel Everstar
Rajkot Travel Guide Sections
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