Rajkot: Best tourist places to visit in Rajkot

Best tourist places to visit in Rajkot , Things to do in & around Rajkot , Gujarat - Explore top sightseeing attractions in Rajkot like Waterfalls, Lakes, Heritage & Pilgrimage sites along with popular activities like Trekking, Wildlife Safari, Boating & Camping. See most popular tourist places to visit in Rajkot , top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Rajkot , find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Rajkot Rajkot city was founded by Thakorji Vibhaji in the year of 1610 and he ruled about 282 square miles area with 64 villages throughout. In 1720 the deputy subehdar Masum Khan belonging to Sorath regiment defeated the ruler and the name of Rajkot was changed to Masumabad. 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.