Rajkot, the former
Capital of the princely state of Saurashtra was founded by the
Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji in the 16th century. Today it is
best known as the town where Mahatma Gandhi spend the early
years of his life when his father was a Diwan or Prime
Minister to the king of Saurashtra. It is famous for its
Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patch work, bead work and silk
embroidery. it is also well-known for its sweetmeats.
Mahatma Gandhi
spent his early years here as a student of Alferd High School,
when his father was the state's Prime Minister.
General
information
| Altitude |
70.20
Meter |
| Rainfall |
276
mm |
| Best
Season |
October
to March |
| Temperature |
Summer
Max 42 C. Min 24 C; Winter Max 24 C Min 10 |
| STD
Code |
012611
|
How to get there
Air
Rajkot
is well connected by air with Bombay and Kandla.
Rail
Rajkot is a junction on the Western Railway broad gauge line.
Road
Rajkot
linked with road with Bombay 798 km, Ahmedabad 218 km,
Junagadh 98 km, Jamnagar 86 km, Dwarka 238 km, Porbandar 178
km, Bhavnagar 165 km, Sasangir 155 km
In and
around
Aji Dam
It
is situated 8 km. From Rajkot and supplies the town's water.
Mahatma
Gandhi's Home (Kaba Gandhino Delo)
Gandhi ji's ancestral home which now houses the Gandhi smriti,
a permanent exhibition.
Lal Pari
Lake & Renderda 4.8 km.
A
picturesque pick nick spot.
Watson
Museums & Jubliee Gardens
Located
in the pleasant jubilee garden, the museum is a good
introduction to Saurashtra's cultural heritage. It has a
fabulous collection pertaining to pre-historic age, ancient
and modern history, science, geology, animals, mankind etc.
Jagat Mandir
It is a
beautiful carved temple of shree Rama Krishna Paramhans. It is
made of red stones.
Hanging
Bridge
It
is one of the rare hanging bridge of its kind in India. This
monumental civil works was made from wire ropes and wood
during British rule. It is 165 feet long and 4.5 feet broad
over the river Machchhu.
Mani Mandir
It
was built in 1935. It is an exquisite stone complex with
superb, peerless and delicate carving and a well planned
garden.
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