About Rajkot
Rampur to Rajkot distnce : 1337 km
Estimated travel time : 22.8 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 Rampur to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rampur to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rampur to Rajkot distance is 1337 Km and is 22.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Junagadh - Known for its historical sites like the Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara, and Girnar Mountain Range.
2. Somnath - Home to the famous Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines devoted to Lord Shiva.
3. Diu - A beautiful coastal town with pristine beaches, historical forts, and Portuguese architecture.
4. Ahmedabad - The largest city in Gujarat, known for its vibrancy, Sabarmati Ashram, Adalaj Stepwell, and the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
5. Vadodara - Home to the grand Laxmi Vilas Palace, Sayaji Baug, and Champaner-Pavagad Archaeological Park.
6. Udaipur - Although slightly off the direct route, Udaipur is a popular tourist destination known for its enchanting lakes, palaces, and the famous Lake Palace.
7. Rajsamand - Famous for the Rajsamand Lake, the second largest artificial lake in Asia.
8. Chittorgarh - Home to the majestic Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India that exudes the tales of Rajput valour and sacrifice.
9. Bhilwara - Known for its textile industry and several temples like Harni Mahadev Temple and Kyara ke Balaji.
10. Ajmer - Famous for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a holy shrine of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.