Rajkot is a junction on the Western Railway, Viramgam Okha meter gauge line. Regular trains connect Rajkot to other important cities in Gujarat and India. There are trains for Delhi, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Coimbatore and Bhopal from Rajkot. There is also a meter gauge service to Veraval.
The City was founded in the year of 1610 by Vibhaji Jadeja and Raju Sandhi. Today it is best known as the town where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life when his father was a Diwan or Prime Minister to the king of Saurashtra. Today Rajkot is a city vibrant with business activities and one of the major cities of Gujarat.
The city is located on the bank of river which remains dry except the monsoon months of July to September. The average maximum temperature is 43 the minimum being 24. The city has cooler nights compared to the hot days. There are three seasons observed here in different months of year as winter October to February, summer March to June and monsoon July to September.
The small town has a population of 1.2 million people.
There are good accommodation options available in Rajkot. Most of the hotels are in the budget to mid range categories.
Places to visit include some of the following.
Gandhijis ancestral home in 1880 which now is a memorial museum containing photographs and personal effects.
The Watson Museum is in the Jubilee Gardens. The Museum commemorating Colonel John Watson is a good introduction to Saurashtras cultural heritage. A huge 19th century marble statue of Queen Victoria is fascinating. There are many splendid portraits and photographs of royal princes of Saurashtra and European dignitaries, handicrafts, pottery and princely relics.
The Rajkumar College is Rajkot oldest schools whose foundation stone was laid in 1868. The college has a history of 136 years and has had students from all walks of life. In 1938 on the initiatives of its founding members, the College became a Public School. The college itself is also a founding member of the Indian Public Schools Conference.
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Known for its pleasant climate aided by the fresh, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise.
History of which dates back to the Sangam age. It is found that in early days the area was inhabited by tribes, the most predominant among them being the Kosars who are reported to have had their headquarters at Kosampathur which probably later became the present Coimbatore.
The Textile Capital of South India is one of the most industrialised cities in the state. The rich black soil of the region has contributed to the flourishing agriculture industry and it is in fact that the successful growth of cotton that served as a foundation for the establishment of its famous textile industry.
There are two good water theme parks Black Thunder Near Ooty foot hills and Kovai Kondattam enroute to Siruvani Dam which are great to visit.
Temples include Eachanaari Vinayaga Temple in Pollachi road, Marudhamalai Hill Temple and Anubhavi Subramniar temple which has a natural spring that spurts water throughout the year. Perur Siva Temple is Asias biggest statue of Lord Ganesha temple in Puliakulam.
Other places of worship include Kottai Hidayathul Islam Safia Jamath Mosque in Kottaimedu.
Forest College temple is located about 3 km north of the Coimbatore Railway Station. The College is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. The museum of the College is a must visit. This museum has an interesting collection of rocks, pests, snakes, insects and fossils of plants and animals. The VOC Park is named after the famous freedom fighter V O Chidambaram. It is an interesting place to visit along with children. Some of the main attractions within the park include the aquarium, having a good collection of different species of fish, a mini zoo and models of prehistoric dinosaurs. Apart from these children can also enjoy themselves on swing, slider, seesaw, toy train and other play equipment.
Agriculture University is definitely an interesting place to visit. It is situated about 5 kms away from the Coimbatore railway station and is considered as one of the best institutions of its kind in South Asia. The university includes a botanical garden which is the main source of attraction here. The garden here owns a wide range of species of flowering plants and trees.
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