Rajkot Travel Guide
Location :
Rajkot is situated in the western Indian state of Gujarat in the
Saurashtra region. The city extends from latitude 23?X32' in the North
to longitude 70?X4' in the East. The distance of Rajkot from some
important cities in India are: Ahmedabad, 216 km; Bhavnagar, 167 km;
Bhopal, 784 km; Calcutta, 2140 km; Delhi, 1131 km; Jaipur, 873 km;
Jamnagar, 86 km; Mumbai, 761 km; Udaipur, 468 km; Varanasi, 1460 km; and
Vadodara, 329 km.
About Rajkot :
Rajkot, the former Capital of the princely state of Saurashtra was
founded by the Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji in the 16th century, Rajkot
is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patch work, bead work
and silk embroidery.
Getting There :
By Air : Indian Airlines connects Rajkot with Bombay
and Vayudoot connects Rajkot with Bombay and Kandla.
By Rail : Rajkot is a junction on the Western Railway
broad gauge line. It is connected through important trains all over the
state.
By Road : Rajkot is conveniently connected to other
important cities of Gujrat. Its distance from other cities is; Bombay
798 km, Ahmedabad 218 km, Junagadh 98 km, Jamnagar 86 km, Dwarka 238 km,
Porbandar 178 km, Bhavnagar 165 km.
Tourist Attractions :
Rajkumar College
Established in 1870 , it was built for the education of the princess of
Indian states. Earlier known as Alfred High School, it is a school with
a checkered history. Established in 1853, for its standard of education,
it became the most sought after school of the region. Gandhiji had his
secondary education from this school. It has E shape building of one
storey with Gothic Norman structure surrounded by an open playground on
all the sides.
Alfred School/Mohandas Gandhi Vidyalaya
When Gandhiji's father shifted to Rajkot as Diwan of the local ruler,
the young Gandhi was sent to Alfred School in the town, now known as
Mohandas Gandhi Vidyalaya. The famous incident of Gandhi not copying the
spelling of "kettle", despite his class teacher repeatedly
prompting him to do so during the visit of a school inspector, took
place here.
Aji Dam
It is situated 8 Kms. from Rajkot and supplies the towns water.
Rashtriya Shala
The Rashtriya Shala founded by Gandhi is also worth visiting. It is
from here that Gandhi undertook his fast unto death during his Rajkot
Satyagraha. It is now a centre of village industry. All these memorials
are well preserved.
Jagat Mandir
Jagat Mandir is the beautiful carved temple of Shri Ramakrishna
Paramhansa. Built of red stones, it is a replica of Belurmath.
