3 Night & 4 Days Itinerary – Rajkot, Gujarat

Kaba Gandhi no Delo, Rotary Doll Museum, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir rajkot

Published on 2021-12-21

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot

Destination

urban

Best time to visit

August to February

  • Rajkot is One of the major cities in Western Gujarat and it is the gateway to travel in Saurashtra Region in Gujarat. It is the Starting point for the Journey of most famous tourist places in Saurashtra region like, Sasan-Gir, Somnath Temple, Dwarka, Diu etc.
  • Best time to Travel here is between August to February.
  • Rajkot is a cultural and industrial city of Western Gujarat. Also, it is very famous for its cultural activities and numerous varieties of street food.
  • Rajkot is a very well-known place because Mahatma Gandhi had completed his schooling in this city.

How to Reach Rajkot?

  • Railhead : Train is the most convenient option to reach Rajkot from anywhere in India. It has connectivity to all the major Stations of India.
  • By Air: Rajkot has a domestic airport with connectivity to all major cities in India.
  • By Bus: If you are visiting from Gujarat or nearby states then bus can be a convenient choice due to its high frequency and availability.
  • Visit https://gsrtc.in/site/ to check the connectivity for Inter-state Transportation. Also, Private Buses have great connectivity to travel within the state.
  • For Local travel within Rajkot City: City buses called BRTS are available with a good frequency. Also, autos are very easily available for point to point journeys.

Highlights

  • Majority population here belongs to the Gujarati Community and the most common language here is Gujarati, though most of the people around are comfortable with Hindi also.
  • The whole city has good connectivity by rickshaw, Ola or Uber cabs and city buses.
  • Most of the markets are generally closed during lunch hours.
  • Navratri costumes and traditional Gujarati outfits are quite popular.

Itinerary

Day – 1 Arrival at Rajkot, Museum Visit and Shopping

Reach Hotel - Limda Chowk is the centre point of the city, where all kinds of hotels and transportation facilities are available within a 500 m to 1 km area, which makes it a good option to stay in this area.

Options for Hotel

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  • Assuming that you check-in at 12 noon at the Hotel, you can start you day with exciting Gujarati Thali.

Lunch - Options in and around Limda Chowk

  • The Grand Thakar: Popular for Gujarati Thali. Puranpoli is their signature dish,for which they are well-known among food lovers.
  • Ambrosia Restaurant: Most popular multi-cuisine Restaurant, specially visited for Italian, Chinese and North Indian delicacies.
Enjoying Kathiyawadi Food, The Grand Thakar
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Enjoying Kathiyawadi Food, The Grand Thakar

Proceed to the Mahatma Gandhi museum:

  • Kaba Gandhi no Delo (Mahatma Gandhi Museum)

    Kaba Gandhi no Delo, is one of the houses of Mahatma Gandhi, where he lived during his childhood, in the times when his father was the Diwan of Rajkot. It has now been converted into a museum, with a great pictorial tour and lots of information about his early life.The place is located in the heart of the city, just off the Gheekanta Road.

Kaba Gandhi no Delo (Mahatma Gandhi Museum)
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Kaba Gandhi no Delo (Mahatma Gandhi Museum)

Explore Local Market for Shopping – Options as below:

  • Gundawadi Bazar: Very popular for its traditional Gujarati clothes, especially Chaniya-choli worn during the navratri festival.
  • Dhebar Road Market: This Place is well-known for Meenakari Art Furniture, made out of Brass and Wood. 
Gundawadi Bazar, Rajkot
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Gundawadi Bazar, Rajkot

Ramakrishna Ashram: Ramakrishna Ashram is a must visit place when you visit Rajkot. It is very well known for its peaceful meditation hall and a great collection of books on Swami Vivekanand and Ramakrishna ParamHansa.

Sarweshwar Chowk: From Ramakrishna Ashram, you can walk for around 1.5 km or take an auto to reach Sarweshwar Chowk, near Jagnath mandir, to explore some mouth-watering street food.

  • Must Visit -
    • Santosh “Sev-Katka” near Jagnath Mandir.
    • Bajrang Vada-pav.
    • Entire food market within that area, which serves well-known street food of Rajkot.

Dinner Options - (In and Around Race Course Road)

  • Sonali Restaurant: This Restaurant is Famous for Its Pav Bhaji and also serves all type of North Indian and South Indian Food.
  • Big-Bite: Youngster’s favourite place to hangout and have food, serving all types of North Indian, South Indian and Fast food dishes. Ice-creams are a must try.
  • Overnight stay at Rajkot.

Day -2 Museum Hopping, Temple and Dam visit

The day can be started with breakfast near the hotel:

  • At Limda Chowk, you will find many local vendors serving very delicious, Gathiya-Jalebi, Poori-Bhaji.
  • Sadguru Khaman House: Around 3 km journey from Limda chowk,one reaches Jilla panchayat road. This place is unbeatable for service and tasty dishes like Khaman and Sev-khamani and many more authentic Gujarati flavours.

One can proceed to the following tourist places after breakfast:

  • Watson Museum (Around 2 km from Sadguru Khaman): This Museum belongs to the long and rich cultural heritage of the state. It has preserved the  belongings of the Jadeja dynasty of Gujarat and is known as one of the oldest and largest museums of Gujarat.
  • Rotary Doll Museum (Around 2 km from Watson Museum): One of the best places to visit with children. This museum houses around 1600 dolls, having different attires from different religions of the world.
  • BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir (Around 1.5 km from Rotary Doll Museum): This beautiful temple situated on the kalawad road is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. It has a brilliant architecture and morning is the best time to visit to enjoy the calm and peaceful environment of the temple premises.
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot
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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot

Lunch Option: 

  • Motel – The Village: This is a must visit resort if you are in Rajkot,near Kalawad road. With a great infrastructure and surrounding area, they serve the best Gujarati as well as North Indian food. A lot  of other attractions within like Discotheque, peaceful seating space with “Zulas”, add to the amazing experience.
  • Ishwaria Park (15 km from Motel – The Village): Ishwariya park is a must visit destination when you are in Rajkot, especially with family and friends. It is among the most preferred places for weekend picnics in Rajkot. (Timings: 3pm -10pm)
  • Nyari Dam (Around 18 km from Ishwariya Park): Heaven for scenic view lovers and bird watchers. It is one of the best places in Rajkot to spend the evening, enjoy sunset and relax in an awesome environment. 

Dinner Options – In and Around Limda Chowk

  • Bhabha Dining Hall (Around 10 km from Nyari Dam): This place is located at Panchnath chowk, near Limda Chowk. It is well-known since years and popular among local Rajkot people for heavily loaded Gujarati and Kathiyawadi thalis.
  • Choki-Dhani Resort (Around 16 km from Limda Nyari Dam): If you are not concerned with distance then, this resort is a must visit, located on the Jamnagar highway, around 15km from Limda Chowk. This place has the best Rajasthani cultural tour  and one can enjoy mouth watering Rajasthani as well as Punjabi delicacies.
  • Overnight stay at Rajkot.

Day – 3 Visit to the Zoo, Aji Dam and Shopping

Breakfast Options – In and Around Limda Chowk

  • Sankalp Restaurant (Around 1.5 km from Limda Chowk): Well-known food chain of South Indian delicacies in Gujarat, located at Jagnath Plot, near Jila Panchayat office.
  • Maa Aashapura Dal-Pakwan (Around 1.5 km from Limda Chowk):  Located in the Ramnathpara area, popular for its traditional snack called Dal-Pakwan, which is served uniquely in a crushed form with dal and 3 types of chutneys.

One can then proceed to the Zoo.

  • Pradhyuman Zoological Park (Around 6 km from Limda Chowk): Pradhyuman park is a Zoological Park covering about 137 acres of area, near the Lalpari lake. It's a very well developed and well-maintained park, and you must visit with family and spend at least 2-3 hours there.
  • Lalpari Lake (Around 6 km from Limda Chowk): It’s a place with lots of greenery and a beautiful lake. All and all a very nice picnic place.

Lunch Options (In and Around Marketing Yard Area)

  • Manhar Paratha House (Around 1.5 km from Marketing Yard): Reach Marketing Yard by Auto which is about 2.5kms away from Lal Pari Lake. If you are looking for some authentic Kathiyawadi food then this place is a must visit restaurant. Serves truly authentic and pure food at a reasonable price.
  • Waves Multicuisine Restaurant (Around 3.5 km from Marketing Yard): This place is located near Delux Cinema, Kuvadva road and serves multi cuisine vegetarian food.
  • Aji Dam: Aji Dam is a very popular picnic place where people can spend 1-2 hours easily and relax. It also has a garden and a zoo next to it, which even makes it more attractive to visitors.
  • Local Shopping at Bangadi Bazar: There are many local markets to shop at but the major one is the Bangadi Bazar.The main attractions of this place are bangles,Bandhani Dupattas and dress material.

Dinner Options – (In and Around Bangadi Bazar)

  • Milan Tavo (Around 1.5 km away from Bangadi Bazar): This place serves a Rajkot speciality dish called Chapdi-Undhiyu. It is a must try dish if you want to try something unique. Also try Madhpudo, which compliments Chapdi-Undhiyu.
  • Flavours Restaurant (Around 1.5 km from Bangadi Bazar): It is a very popular multi-cuisine restaurant, known for its North-Indian food.
  • Overnight stay at Rajkot.

Day -4 Return to your Home location

  • Breakfast Option: Enjoy your Breakfast at Joker Ganthiya, where you can enjoy hot and delicious Ganthiya and Jalebi.
  • Head to the airport or railway station for departure from Rajkot.
Delicious Breakfast at Joker Ganthiya
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Delicious Breakfast at Joker Ganthiya

Suggestions and Recommendations:

Place to Visit Nearby Rajkot:

  • Virpur (Around 58 km away from Rajkot): It is a holy pilgrimage of Saint Shree Jalaram Bapa. Well-known for its huge community kitchen which runs daily.
  • Khodal Dham (Around 60 km away from Rajkot): Very well-built temple with all facilities and is near Virpur. A must visit when you are around Rajkot.
  • Somnath Temple (Around 198 km away from Rajkot): One of the most popular temples of Lord Shiva in India.
  • Gir National Park (Around 168 km away from Rajkot): Very well known for Asiatic Lions and Lion Safari.
  • Rampara Wildlife Sanctury (Around 53 km away from Rajkot): A very well-known wildlife sanctuary.
  • Dwarika (Around 225 km away from Rajkot): Famous for Shree Dwarkadhish Temple and one of the Char Dhams.

Festivals to Attend: 

  • Janmashtami: Janmashtami is a very popular festival for Rajkot residents and is celebrated for almost a week in the city. During these days you will see almost all professions are closed and people are seen enjoying it. A very big “Janmashtami Mela” is arranged every year, which is a must see.
  • Navaratri: Navratri is the heart of Gujarati festivals, celebrated for  9 days/nights. During these days, you can enjoy Garba dance which is the traditional Gujarati dance, organised at different places.

Recreation Activities (In and Around Limda Chowk):

  • Galaxy Cinema: This cinema hall is famous for its sound system. Also, a well-maintained place to enjoy a movie here. 
  • Fun World: A must visit place, loved by children as it has amazing adventurous rides. You can have a very enjoyable time here if you are travelling with family and have kids.
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot
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BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Rajkot