About Rajkot
Durgapur to Rajkot distnce : 2090 km
Estimated travel time : 37.6 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 Durgapur to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Durgapur to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Durgapur to Rajkot distance is 2090 Km and is 37.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, offers various attractions such as the Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, and the Calico Museum of Textiles.
2. Vadodara - Vadodara, also known as Baroda, is another major city in Gujarat. It is known for its beautiful palaces such as the Laxmi Vilas Palace and the Nazarbaug Palace. Other attractions include the Sayaji Gardens, Kirti Mandir, and the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum.
3. Surat - Surat is a vibrant city known for its textile industry and diamond trade. Popular attractions here include the Dutch Garden, Surat Castle, Gopi Talav, Dumas Beach, and the Sardar Patel Museum.
4. Bhavnagar - Bhavnagar is a historic city with attractions like the Takhteshwar Temple, Nilambag Palace, Gopnath Beach, and the Victoria Park.
5. Junagadh - Junagadh is famous for its historical significance and natural beauty. Must-visit places include Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara, Girnar Mountain, and Gir National Park (famous for Asiatic lions).
6. Porbandar - Porbandar is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Here, you can visit attractions like the Kirti Mandir (Gandhi's ancestral house), Sudama Temple, and Porbandar Beach.
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