About Rajkot
Gokak to Rajkot distnce : 1161 km
Estimated travel time : 21.1 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 Gokak to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gokak to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gokak to Rajkot distance is 1161 Km and is 21.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Belgaum - Visit the stunning Belgaum Fort, Kote Kere (lake), Gokak Falls, and Jamboti Hills for scenic views and nature walks.
2. Kolhapur - Explore the famous Mahalakshmi Temple, enjoy traditional Kolhapuri cuisine, and visit the New Palace, Rankala Lake, and Panhala Fort.
3. Pune - Visit the Aga Khan Palace, Shaniwar Wada, Sinhagad Fort, and enjoy the vibrant food and nightlife scene in the city.
4. Mumbai - Explore the bustling metropolis of Mumbai with its iconic landmarks like Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, and visit popular attractions like Juhu Beach, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and Siddhivinayak Temple.
5. Ahmedabad - Discover the rich history and culture of Ahmedabad by visiting Sabarmati Ashram, Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Adalaj Stepwell, and exploring the vibrant markets in the city.
6. Rajkot - Finally, reach Rajkot and explore attractions such as Watson Museum, Aaji Dam, Kaba Gandhi No Delo (Gandhi's childhood home), Rotary Dolls Museum, and Swaminarayan Temple.
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