About Rajkot
Doiwala to Rajkot distnce : 1404 km
Estimated travel time : 23.7 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 Doiwala to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Doiwala to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Doiwala to Rajkot distance is 1404 Km and is 23.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Rishikesh - Known as the "Yoga Capital of the World," Rishikesh is a spiritual town situated on the banks of the Ganges River. It is famous for its ashrams, yoga retreats, and the iconic suspension bridge, Laxman Jhula.
2. Haridwar - Another holy city located on the banks of the Ganges, Haridwar is famous for its religious rituals and temples. The evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is a must-visit.
3. Dehradun - The capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is a scenic city nestled in the Doon Valley. The Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Forest Research Institute are worth exploring.
4. Mussoorie - A popular hill station known as the "Queen of Hills," Mussoorie offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range. The Mall Road, Kempty Falls, and Lal Tibba are some of the attractions here.
5. Dharampur - Situated on the Gujarat-Maharashtra border, Dharampur is known for its picturesque landscape. It is a good place to take a break and enjoy the serene surroundings.
6. Bhavnagar - Located in Gujarat, Bhavnagar is home to several historical sites like the Takhteshwar Temple, Nilambag Palace, and Gaurishankar Lake. It is a great place to experience the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat.
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