Rajkot, Gujarat

Rajkot is a city of Gujarat state in India and administrative headquarters of the Rajkot District, 245 km from the state capital Gandhinagar & 216 km from Ahmedabad, located on the banks of the Aji River and Nyari River. Rajkot was the capital of the then Saurashtra state from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956 before merging in bilingual Bombay State on 1 November 1956. Rajkot was merged into Gujarat State from bilingual Bombay state on May 1, 1960.

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Places to See:

Kaba Gandhi No Delo

Kaba Gandhi No Delo is the ancestral home of Mahatma Gandhi. It now houses the Gandhi Smriti, a permanent exhibition of Gandhiji's items. 

Nehru Gate

Nehru Gate is also known as Nagar Darwaza. It is a historical architectural gate with a clock, depicting majesty and elegance. This gate leads to the historical market of Morbi. 

M.K. Gandhi Vidyalaya

M.K. Gandhi Vidyalaya is the school where Mahatma Gandhi completed his early education. It was earlier known as Alfred High School and was later renamed after Gandhiji. 

Rashtriya Shala

Rashtriya Shala was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1925. He used it in connection with the freedom struggle. It is now famous for its Patola weaving. 

Hanging Bridge

Hanging Bridge is located in Morbi of Rajkot. It was made from wire ropes and wood, during the British rule. The bridge is 165 feet long and 4.5 feet broad and has been constructed over the River Machchhu. Crossing the bridge is a sensational experience for the visitors.

Swaminarayan Temple

This temple was built in 1998-99 by Swaminarayan Sampradaya. It is situated on Kalavad Road near Mahila College. The temple boasts of one of the largest auditorium in the state, having a capacity of thousands. 

Race Course

Race Course is a large ground located in the heart of the city. It houses various places of interest, like Baalbhavan, Children Traffic Park, Fun World, etc. It also has various sports facilities like Olympic-standard Indoor Stadium, International-quality Cricket ground, Football ground, Hockey ground & Volleyball ground, along with a gym and swimming pool............
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