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ABOUT RAJKOT

The largest city of Saurashtra situated at 138 meters above MSL. Population of city is about 15lakhs. Rajkot is an peaceful & important city of Gujarat state. The city has a number of impressive

colonial buildings and educational institutions. Handicrafts like silver and textiles are a highlight ofRajkot, which has the National weaving institute which is working to promote traditional weaves.Here is large industries of oil engine. Rajkot is at center of historical places of Saurashtra like Gir,somnath, Dwarka, Porbandar, Kuchchha etc.

HISTORYHistory of Rajkot is about 400 year old. Rajkot state was established by Jadeja family of Jamnagarstate after separation before years. During British rule, Carnal Catties has established RajkumarCollege in 1871to made available Cambridge education here to prices of states. Foundation stoneof Lalpari irrigation scheme was put in 1895. Motor service between Rajkot ans Jasdan wasstarted in 1920 and railway in 1922.. Rajkot municipality had provided electricity in 1924 andtelephone office, post office established in 1925. After independence, Rajkot was Capital ofSaurashtra state and First Chief Minister was Hon'ble Uchhangrai Dhebar. Current Civil hospitalbuilding was the secretariats at that time.

PLACES FOR VISITThe Gandhi house is now a memorial to the Mahatma, the Rashtriya shala ispromoting his love for handlooms by teaching and encouraging various kinds of weavingand handicrafts. The prime attraction is Watson museum, with a 19

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century Victoria memorial statue, portraits and photographs of royal princes of Saurashtra andEuropean dignitaries, historic finds and architectural fragments from archeological sites,dioramas of life among the rural, pastoral and tribal people of Saurashtra, handicrafts andprincely relics. The prestigious Rajkumar College is also one of the prestigious educational

institute. It was established in the British rule for educate prices and sons of BritishRulers.Lakes around Rajkot-Aji dam, Nyari dam etc are pleasant spots for picnics.

ACCOMMODATIONS

There are so many hotels from low budget to 3 star and guest houses in the city as well asluxurious accommodations near by Rajkot.Luxurious / Heritage accommodations: Wankaner palace(50 kms), Riverside palace/Orchardpalace at Gondal(39 kms), Hingolgadh castle(60 kms).Luxurious Hotels : Hotel Imperial, Kaveri, Grand Regency, Royal Inn, Silver Palace, Chauki Dhani,Jaison, King Palace, Harmony, Galaxy etc are luxurious hotels.

CONNECTIVITYRajkot is at the center of Saurashtra and has good connectivity with all parts of Saurashtra andKuchchha as well as major cities of Gujarat & India by Air, Railway and Road.Air : Rajkot is connected with Mumbai by Air route and daily flights are availableTrain : Rajkot is approximately 250 km from Ahmedabad & connected with broad gauge railwaywith all major cities of India with direct trains. Broad gauge line is upto Porbandar via Jamnagar(75km), up to Dwarka via Jamnagar, up to Veraval (190 km) via Junagadh. A/C class, First class andsecond class accommodation available in most of trains.Road : Rajkot is connected by road with all cities of Saurashtra, Kuchchha and Gujarat. Nationalhighway no 8-A is up to Porbandar. State Transport buses for all part of Gujarat is available and

private buses are also available with comfortable and quick service.

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WEATHERRajkot is situated in the middle of Saurashtra. Sea about 200 km away but there is hot summer inthe city with temperature more than 40 to 45 degree Celsius some times. In the winter temperatureis almost between 10 to 20 degree Celsius. Except some occasions, winter is generally pleasantbut summer may be some times terrific. Rain season starts around 20th to 30th June and ends

almost in October.

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