Rajkot, a major commercial city in Gujarat's Saurashtra region, holds a special place in Mahatma Gandhi's early life alongside its own colonial-era heritage.
Top Attractions
- Kaba Gandhi No Delo: Mahatma Gandhi's ancestral home in Rajkot, where he spent part of his childhood, now preserved with exhibits on his early life.
- Watson Museum: A colonial-era museum housing artifacts, sculptures, and exhibits on the region's history, set in a distinctive Indo-Saracenic building.
- Rotary Dolls Museum: A unique museum displaying dolls from around the world, popular with families.
- Ramkrishna Ashram: A serene spiritual center in the city, offering a quiet retreat from Rajkot's commercial bustle.
Best Time to Visit
October to March for comfortable sightseeing weather.
How to Reach
Rajkot has its own airport and railway station, a major transport hub for the Saurashtra region.
