Rajkot-Gondal trip is one of the popular tours from Rajkot. Situated about 39 kilometers from Rajkot, Gondal is one of the most favorite sites of tourism.
Rajkot is located on the banks of river Gondali. About 60 kilometers from Junagadh, Gondal adds delectation to tourism in Gujarat. Gondal houses a number of tourist attractions ranging from monumental forts to modern edifices.
Among the important locations that deserve special mention in the weekend tours to Gondal are:
Riverside Palace - Riverside Palace is one of the important locations in Gondal. Riverside Palace was founded in 1875 by Maharaja Bhagwat Singhji. Riverside Palace seems to be an excellent example of Indian and Colonial decor.
Royal Garage - Royal Garage is known to possess a huge collection of classic and vintage cars. The Royal Garage has a huge collection of cars, including 1935 Mercedes, 1955 Cadillac limousine, 1950s Sports car, 1930s Daimler, 1935 Packard, Jaguar XK 150, Chevrolet Camaro, Mercedes 300 SL, etc.
Orchard Palace - Orchard Palace is the wing of the Huzoor Palace at Gondal. Posited amid the fruit orchards, Orchard Palace is one of the most beautiful tourist attraction in Gondal. Presently, the Orchard Palace has been transformed into a heritage hotel, where the tourists can experience the grandeur of oriental aristocracy.
Some of the other sites for tourism at Gondal are:
- Bhuvaneshwari Stud Farm
- Bhuvaneshwari Ayurvedic Pharmacy
- Sangram Singhji High School
- Swaminarayan Temple
Besides the tourists can also enjoy excursions to Dhorji, Jetpur, Junagadh, Rajot, etc. Due to the presence of a number of locations in and around Gondal, Gondal has emerged as an important site for tourism in Gujarat. In fact, the Rajkot-Gondal is the most favorite weekend tour in Gujarat.
