Rajkot Travel Guide, India

Rajkot is part of Gujarat state of India and is a city that is industrially important. The city’s architect is Vibhoji, and was once the capital of Sautrastra. The population of Rajkot is over 18, 00,000 and is a city that is connected to important Indian cities through roadways, airways and railways.

Weather

The weather in Rajkot is very warm and dry in summer where temperatures can reach 45 degrees Celsius. However, its winter is rather mild with temperatures dropping to 12 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the best time to visit Rajkot would be between the months of October to February.

A city of various religions, the people of Rajkot converse in various languages. The main languages of the region are Urdu, Gujarati and Sindhi while there are more than 11 dialects of Gujarati language.

Festivals

The population of Rajkot consists mainly of Hindus, Jains, Muslims and Parsis. However, despite this diversity, the people here live in mutual harmony. The existence of so many religions in Rajkot gives rise to many entertaining festivals in Rajkot, which is one of the specialties of the city.

The most famous event of Rajkot is the International Kite Festival, which is held in mid January every year. People from all over India and the world meet here to experience this colorful festival.

Another special festival of Rajkot is Navarathri, which spans nine nights in the month of October. It is during Navarathri that the people of Rajkot enjoy themselves doing the special dance of their state, Garba.

Tourists flock to Rajkot to witness the Tarnetar fair every year, which is held in remembrance of the immortal marriage of Arjun and Draupadi. And to cater to these tourists, there are many entertainment options and modern day amenities in Rajkot.

Entertainment

Rajkot spas are famous entertainment areas of Rajkot, which offers numerous healing options to both locals and foreign tourists. You can find numerous shopping complexes spanning the length and width of Rajkot, which can keep you busy while in Rajkot. There are many art shops in Rajkot exhibiting famous artwork of Rajkot.

Rajkot is a city that is known for its jewelry manufacture, handicrafts and bandhni, cotton and woolen cloths. There are some places worth visiting while in Rajkot like the Jagat Mandir, devoted to Shri Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa and Rajkumar College.

There are also quite a few restaurants serving local and continental dishes, movie halls showing the latest movies and children’s parks offering various games to keep children occupied when in Rajkot.

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