Lively city with a thriving industrial sector
Despite its modern skyscrapers and traffic jams, Gandhi's influence can still be felt across Rajkot. The atmosphere is preserved by the maze of little streets and markets where bottled ghee is sold by farmers on street corners. Both Gandhi Smriti and Alfred High School commemorate the historical and cultural contexts in which Gandhi received his secondary education. Established during colonial times, this area still displays many remnants of the British Raj.
Suggested Duration - 2 to 3 days
Watson Museum, Aaji Dam and Rotary Dolls Museum are all must-sees. Gir Forest, Mount Girnar, Somnath Temple and even Diu are all within 200 kilometres of Rajkot, making it the likely hub of Saurashtra.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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