About Rajkot
Chirala to Rajkot distnce : 1672 km
Estimated travel time : 30.1 hours
Rajkot is one of the most visited cities in India. Rajkot is a commercial city but at the same time its one of the cleanest cities of India and is of special interest for tourists because of being home to Mahatama Gandhi as he spent his childhood here.
Placed on the periphery of Aji and Nyari rivers, Rajkot attracts tourists who are deeply interesed in knowing and exploring India's past. The most famous attraction is "Kaba Gandhi No Delo" which is Mahatama Gandhi's parental home and is not converted to Smriti museum. Khambhalida caves dates back to 4th and 5th century AD and has lot of Buddhist sculptures and carvings and equally attracts historians and religious visitors. There are number of temples of interest too. Rajkot was capital of Saurashtra state before its merger with Bombay state. Now, Rajkot is commercially famous for its silk work, gold jewellery and watch parts and culturally famous for its sweets, traditional snacks, Navratri celebrations, handicrafts like silver work, patola weaving, bandhani. The museums, the temples, churches, gardens are present all over the city. Watson Museum and Library, Rotary Midtown Dolls' Museum, Kaba Gandhi No Delo are the main museums and Jagat Mandir, the Swaminarayan Temple, the Ishwariya Temple are most famous temples out there. It is also a central place or gateway to most beautiful tourist places like Jamnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Ahmedabad, Daman & Diu, Udvada, Junagadh, Somnath, Mandvi, Gondal, Gir national park, Gandhidham etc.
Taxi from Chirala to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirala to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirala to Rajkot distance is 1672 Km and is 30.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Vijayawada - Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Vijayawada offers attractions such as Kanaka Durga Temple, Undavalli Caves, Prakasham Barrage, and Bhavani Island.
2. Hyderabad - The capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad is famous for its historical landmarks like Charminar, Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, and the iconic Hussain Sagar Lake.
3. Aurangabad - If you are interested in exploring ancient history, Aurangabad is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves, which are astonishing cave temples carved out of rock.
4. Ahmedabad - One of the major cities in Gujarat, Ahmedabad offers attractions like Sabarmati Ashram (founded by Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid, and Kankaria Lake.
5. Rann of Kutch - Located in the Thar Desert region, the Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh famous for its white desert landscape. The Great Rann of Kutch is a unique and mesmerizing destination to visit.
6. Bhuj - Known for its rich culture, Bhuj houses several historical sites such as the Prag Mahal, Aina Mahal, and the Kutch Museum. It is also a gateway to exploring the nearby villages and handicrafts.
Tourist Attractions
Khambhalida Caves
Kaba Gandhi no Delo
Pradhyuman Zoological Park
Ranjit Vilas Palace
Gondal
Jagat Mandir
Gandhi Museum
Ishwariya Park
Swaminarayan Mandir
Lalpari Lake
Watson Museum
Nyari Dam
Aji Dam
Lang Library
Rotary Dolls Museum
Tankara Museum
Funworld Rajkot
Jubilee Garden
Bal Bhavan
Race Course
Rashtriya Shala
Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary
Analgadh Hill