About Rajkot
Chirkunda to Rajkot distnce : 2009 km
Estimated travel time : 36.8 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 Chirkunda to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirkunda to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirkunda to Rajkot distance is 2009 Km and is 36.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Dhanbad - Approximately 60 km from Chirkunda, Dhanbad is known for its coal mines and industrial town.
2. Asansol - Located around 120 km from Chirkunda, Asansol is a major industrial city and a center for coal and steel industries.
3. Durgapur - About 160 km from Chirkunda, Durgapur is another industrial city known for its steel, chemical, and cement plants.
4. Bardhaman - Situated approximately 220 km from Chirkunda, Bardhaman is known for its historical and cultural significance. It has several temples, palaces, and historical sites.
5. Kolkata - If you want to make a slight detour, Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is around 240 km from Chirkunda. Kolkata is renowned for its colonial architecture, iconic landmarks like the Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial, as well as its art, culture, and cuisine.
6. Vadodara - Located about 750 km from Chirkunda, Vadodara (previously known as Baroda) is a city in Gujarat with a rich history, beautiful architecture, and museums. It can be an excellent stopover if you have the time to explore.
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