Rajkot: Traditional crafts are well-known

Traditional crafts are well-known in Rajkot (silver work, embroidery, and patola weaving). It is located around 45 miles (72 km) southeast of Jamnagar, close to the centre of the Kathiawar Peninsula. THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Rajkot , Gujarat (2025) Places to Visit in Rajkot Check out must-see sights and activities: Shri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Pradyuman Park, Theme Parks, Multi-day Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. Rajkot was the capital of the Saurashtra State from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956, before its merger with Bombay State on 1 November 1956. Rajkot was reincorporated into Gujarat State on 1 May 1960. It lies near the centre of the Kathiawar Peninsula, about 45 miles (72 km) southeast of Jamnagar. The city was the capital of the former princely state of Rajkot and of the former Western India States Agency. It is now an important commercial and industrial centre.