The largest city of Saurashtra situated at 138 meters above MSL. Population of city is about 15 lakhs. Rajkot is an peaceful & important city of Gujarat state. The city has a number of impressive colonial buildings and educational institutions. Handicrafts like silver and textiles are a highlight of Rajkot, which has the National weaving institute which is working to promote traditional weaves. Here is large industries of oil engine. Rajkot is at center of historical places of Saurashtra like Gir, somnath, Dwarka, Porbandar, Kuchchha etc.

How to reach

Rajkot is at the center of Saurashtra and has good connectivity with all parts of Saurashtra and Kuchchha as well as major cities of Gujarat & India by Air, Railway and Road.

Rajkot is connected with Mumbai by Air route and daily flights are available

Rajkot is approximately 250 km from Ahmedabad & connected with broad gauge railway with all major cities of India with direct trains. Broad gauge line is upto Porbandar via Jamnagar(75 km), up to Dwarka via Jamnagar, up to Veraval (190 km) via Junagadh. A/C class, First class and second class accommodation available in most of trains.

Rajkot is connected by road with all cities of Saurashtra, Kuchchha and Gujarat. National highway no 8-A is up to Porbandar. State Transport buses for all part of Gujarat is available and private buses are also available with comfortable and quick service.