About Rajkot
Faridabad to Rajkot distnce : 1122 km
Estimated travel time : 19.1 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 Faridabad to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Faridabad to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Faridabad to Rajkot distance is 1122 Km and is 19.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Ahmedabad - As the largest city in the state of Gujarat, Ahmedabad offers numerous attractions such as the Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, and the iconic Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
2. Vadodara - This city is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture. Must-visit attractions include the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Sayaji Baug, and the famous Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery.
3. Surat - Situated on the banks of the Tapi River, Surat is a bustling city with a vibrant textile industry. Visitors can explore places like Dumas Beach, Dutch Garden, and the Sardar Patel Museum.
4. Junagadh - Known for its historical monuments and wildlife, Junagadh is home to popular attractions like Uparkot Fort, Girnar Mountain, Sakkarbaug Zoological Gardens, and Mahabat Maqbara.
5. Gondal - This small town boasts beautiful palaces and temples. The Naulakha Palace and the Riverside Palace are popular spots of interest here.
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