Rajkot

Rajkot: The Colorful City

Best Time of Visit

November to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 to 3 days

Average Budget

INR 2500/- per person

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Rajkot

Best Time of Visit

November to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 to 3 days

Average Budget

INR 2500/- per person

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Summer (March - June)

Rajkot's summers are exceedingly dry, and the heat gets unpleasant. As a consequence, locals avoid going out during the day, making it an unsuitable time to visit Rajkot. During the summer, the minimum temperature is 28°C, while the maximum temperature is in the high 40s.

Monsoon (July - October)

The monsoon season begins in mid-June and continues until the end of September. During the monsoon, the temperature drops, but the climate remains humid. You can travel to Rajkot during this time, but beware July and August because they have a lot of rain. The maximum temperature during the monsoon is 32 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.

Winter (November - February)

Rajkot's winters are very pleasant, thus it is strongly recommended that you visit during this time. With a maximum temperature of 28°C and a low temperature of 10°C, the nice weather welcomes thousands of people.

Rajkot is well-known for its pure gold

In the entire country, Rajkot is known for its gold purity. The best and purest type of gold in the province as well as the country is traded in Rajkot's marketplaces. It also boasts one of India's largest gold marketplaces.

The City Takes a Break in the Afternoon

Rajkotians take a break from 12 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon and return in the evening. This has been a tradition in the city for the past 200 years. At noon, no one is in the mindset to do any business. Even if someone goes to meet someone, they will provide tea or lunch but not discuss business.

One of Saurashtra's Best Cities

Rajkot is the Economic, Industrial, and Pedagogic Center for the Saurashtra-Kutch region, with 14 'talukas'.

It is Well-Known for its Textile Printing

Rajkot is also known for its textile printing operations, which manufacture cotton salwar suits, cotton print sarees, and silk sarees.

By Local Bus

The city buses maintained by RMC efficiently handle transportation inside Rajkot (Rajkot Municipal Corporation). There are several buses serving numerous routes across the city. RMC has teamed with a commercial business to operate 80 CNG-fueled buses on 15 to 20 routes around the city and to adjacent regions.

By Auto-rickshaws

The availability of auto rickshaws for short distances inside the city boundaries makes transportation in the city simple. Ola Cabs, a mobile application-based service, is now accessible in Rajkot, providing pleasant transportation to everybody.

By Rentals

Travelers visiting Rajkot may use the services of a time-based taxi rental to get around the city and see numerous tourist attractions. It is a convenient and hassle-free choice for tourists unfamiliar with the city's roads.

Language

Rajkot's primary languages are Hindi and Gujarati.

Population

1,988,607

Literacy rate

82.20%

Crime rate

45.34 (moderate)