Rajkot in Gujarat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi had spent the early years of his life. Here you can visit the Gandhi family home, the Kaba Gandhi no Delo. The house now holds a permanent exhibition of Gandhiji's belongings.
The very well known Rajkumar College situated in Rajkot in Gujarat dates back to the second half of last century. It is till date taken to be one of the best private schools in the country. This school was established by the British for the education of the children of the noble family.
Rajkot in Gujarat is also known for its textiles. Gujarat is a land of colors. People in this state especially the women wear gorgeous dresses in bright colors adorned with heavy jewelry. The ghaghras, cholis and the sarees that you will find here are unique in style and composition. The people in Rajkot of Gujarat love to be dressed in cotton printed and embroidered textiles. Such styles are employed in furnishings and accessories also.
You can reach Rajkot in Gujarat by:
- Air : The Indian Airlines office is on Dhebar Road. Indian Airlines has four direct flights a week between Rajkot and Mumbai . NEPC and UP Air also have daily flights to Mumbai.
- Bus : STC buses connect Rajkot with Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Veraval and Ahmedabad.
- Train : Many broad-gauge express trains connect Rajkot with Ahmedabad. There are other trains to and from Jamnagar , Porbandar and Mumbai. There is a meter-gauge service to Veraval.
