Rajkot Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Rajkot

OVERVIEW- Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot is now an important industrial city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also popular as the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the initial years of his life and gained early education from a school that is renamed after him as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi School, formerly known as Alfred High School a prime attraction. Home to some striking gardens, ashrams, lakes and temples, Rajkot is also quite popular for its handicraft items, jewelry market and special tie and dye or Bandhani, a beautiful cloth material. Opt for a tour to Rajkot, if you want to explore the best of this city.

AHMEDABAD- It is the largest city in Gujarat, associated with the great thinker and freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi. It is an exclusive blend of Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. The city's prosperous and eventful past and present is embodied in its rich kaleidoscope of history, art and culture, rich architecture and imposing monuments. The city is a famous business hub and is well known for chemical and textile industries.

JAMNAGAR- It is called as the Jewel of Kathiawad. It was a princely state of considerable importance and is rich in relics from the time of the Jadeja Rajput kings locally known as the Jam Sahibs. Adjacent to the Kutch region in northwestern Gujarat, Jamnagar is a very calm and quiet destination with temples, palaces, forest, Bird and Marine Sanctuaries.

RAJKOT- Once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot is now an important industrial city of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also popular as the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the initial years of his life and gained early education from a school. Home to some striking gardens, ashrams, lakes and temples, Rajkot is also quite popular for its handicraft items, jewelry market and special tie and dye or Bandhani, a beautiful cloth material.

Tour Destination: Ahmedabad/Jamnagar - Rajkot - Ahmedabad/Jamnagar

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: AHMEDABAD/JAMNAGAR - RAJKOT

Today morning drive to Rajkot. Transfer to hotel. Evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: RAJKOT

After breakfast, visit the city of Rajkot

WATSON MUSEUM- The museum is set up in the Queen Victoria memorial institute buildings located in Jubilee Garden, Rajkot. The Watson Museum was named in warmhearted remembrance of Colonel John Watson in 1888.It is a muddled loft of the collection with the 3rd century inscriptions and a delicate ivory work oversee by a marble statue of Queen Victoria.

LALA PARI LAKE & RANDERDA-This well-liked picnic spot is located at a distance of 5 kms from Rajkot. It is one of the most striking natural spots on the outer edge of the city and is a popular bird watching site. Some of the species of birds originate here include black tailed godwit, rosy pastor, pheasant tailed jacan, purple moor hen, wigeon, common teal, pelican and spoon bill.

JAGAT MANDIR- Jagat Mandir is beautiful engraved temple of Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa. It is made of red stones. This is one of the famous temple in the city.

WANKANER- Wankaner is a city and a town in Rajkot district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Wankaner is known for its famous Wankaner Palace. Wankaner Palace is the most attractive and historical palace of India. It was built up by Maharaja of Wankaner H.H. Amarsinhji in 20th century. The palace has lots of historical bits and pieces like decorative doors, windows, antique chairs, mirrors and other such aged items.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: RAJKOT - AHMEDABAD/JAMNAGAR

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Ahmedabad/Jamnagar to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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