ABOUT RAJKOT The largest city of Saurashtra situated at 138 meters above MSL. Population of city is about 15 lakhs.

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 of Rajkot, 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. HISTORY History of Rajkot is about 400 year old. Rajkot state was established by Jadeja family of Jamnagar state after separation before years. During British rule, Carnal Catties has established Rajkumar College in 1871to made available Cambridge education here to prices of states. Foundation stone of Lalpari irrigation scheme was put in 1895. Motor service between Rajkot ans Jasdan was started in 1920 and railway in 1922.. Rajkot municipality had provided electricity in 1924 and telephone office, post office established in 1925. After independence, Rajkot was Capital of Saurashtra state and First Chief Minister was Hon'ble Uchhangrai Dhebar. Current Civil hospital building was the secretariats at that time. PLACES FOR VISIT The Gandhi house is now a memorial to the Mahatma, the Rashtriya shala is promoting his love for handlooms by teaching and encouraging various kinds of weaving th and handicrafts. The prime attraction is Watson museum, with a 19 century Victoria memorial statue, portraits and photographs of royal princes of Saurashtra and European dignitaries, historic finds and architectural fragments from archeological sites, dioramas of life among the rural, pastoral and tribal people of Saurashtra, handicrafts and princely 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 British Rulers.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 as luxurious accommodations near by Rajkot. Luxurious / Heritage accommodations: Wankaner palace(50 kms), Riverside palace/Orchard palace 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. CONNECTIVITY Rajkot is at the center of Saurashtra and has good connectivity with all parts of Saurashtra and Kuchchha 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 available Train : Rajkot is approximately 250 km from Ahmedabad & connected with broad gauge railway with all major cities of India with direct trains. Broad gauge line is upto Porbandar via Jamnagar(75 km), up to Dwarka via Jamnagar, up to Veraval (190 km) via Junagadh. A/C class, First class and second class accommodation available in most of trains. Road : Rajkot is connected by road with all cities of Saurashtra, Kuchchha and Gujarat. National highway 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.

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