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Gujarat
Rajkot
Rajkot, the former Capital of the princely state of Saurashtra was founded by the Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji in the 16th century, Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patch work, bead work and silk embroidery.
Best Season : October to March.
Infrastructure
Air: I A connects Rajkot with Bombay and Vayudoot connects Rajkot with Bombay and Kandla. East West Airlines also operate flight from Bombay-Rajkot.
Rail: Rajkot is a junction on the Western Railway broad gauge line.
Road: Rajkot to : Bombay 798 km, Ahmedabad 218 km, Junagadh 98 km, Jamnagar 86 km, Dwarka 238 km, Porbandar 178 km,Bhavnagar 165 km,Sasangir 155 km. Gujarat State Transport bus connect Rajkot to all major cities of state.
Local Transport: Unmetered taxis, Auto rickshaws, Tongas and few private cars.
Places to see
Aji Dam 8 km, Mahatma Gandhi's Home (Kaba Gandhino Delo), Lal Pari Lake & Renderda 4.8 kms, Sardar Smriti Bhavan, Watson Museums & Jubliee Gardens.
Jadeshwar (60 kms), Virpur (64 kms), Bhid Bhanjan (60 kms), Manas Mandir (14 kms), Gondal (38 kms), Wankaner (50 kms).
Informations
Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited,
Bhavnagar House,
Jawarhar Road, Rajkot, Tel : 31616.
Jamnagar
Jamnagar is known for its tie-&-dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery. Tourists can visit Jamnagar throughout the year.
Infrastructure
Air : Indian Airlines service connects Jamnagar with Bombay and Bhuj.
Rail: Jamnagar is directly connected with Ahmedabad and Bombay. Hapa Jn.(9 km) from Jamnagar is another convenient railhead on the broad guage terminus
Road: Jamnagar to Palitana 246 km, Rajkot 86 km, Ahmedabad 304 km, Somnath 257 km, Dwarka 148 km. Gujrat State Transport services connect Jamnagar with Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Porbandar, Rajkot, Junagadh, Somnath.
Local Transport: Unmetered Taxis, Autorickshaws tongas and city bus available.
Informations
1) District Information Office, Lal Bungalow compound,
Near Circuit House, Tel : 76296.
2) Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited,
H. K. House, Ashram Road, Tel : 449783, 449172.
Dwarka
Situated on the Gujarat Coast. Dwarka is one of the holiest centres of pilgrimage for Hindus. Best Season : November to March.
Infrastructure
Air : Jamnagar (148 km) is the nearest airport linked to Bombay & Bhuj by I.A.
Rail: Dwarka is directly connected to Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Bombay.
Road: Dwarka to Ahmedabad 438 kms, Rajkot 234 kms, Jamnagar 148 kms, Junagadh 332 kms, Porbandar 120 kms, Somnath 249 kms, Bhavnagar 399 kms, Bombay 929 kms, Okha 32 kms. GSTRC buses connect Dwarka with the above places.
Local Transport : Private Taxis, Autorickshaws, Tongas available.
Places to see
Dwarkadish Temple, Bhadkeshwar Temple, Rukmani Temple, Sunset Point, Shri Jagatguru Shankaracharya Math, Ved Havan, Light House, Shardapith Math Museum.
Bet Dwarka (2 kms from Okha. Ferry Service from Okha Port), Vasai 12 kms, Pindhara 72 kms, Harshad Mata Temple 58 kms, Nageshwar 16 kms, Shri Vallabhacharya 's Baithak, Okha 32 kms.
Informations
1) Toran Tourist Dormitory, Near Govt. Guest House, Dwarka, Tel.313.
2) Office of the Administrator, Dwarka Devasthan Samiti, Dwarkadish Temple Trust.
Porbandar
Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is a picturesque little seaside resort on the west coast of Gujarat. Best Season : November to March.
Infrastructure
Air : Vayudoot has a daily flight from Porbandar to Bombay and Rajkot.
Rail: Porbandar is directly connected to Ahmedabad, Bombay Via Viramgam.
Road: Porbandar to Ahmedabad 394 kms, Bhavnagar 300 kms, Junagadh 107 kms, Rajkot 178 kms, Somnath 118 kms. State Transport Buses connect Porbandar with Ahmedabad, Dwarka, Junagadh, Keshod, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Palitana, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Somnath, Diu.
Local Trasnport: Taxi, Auto Rickshaw, Chhakda & City Bus plies within the city
Places to see
Arya Kanya Gurukul, Bharat Mandir, kirti Mandir, Sudama Mandir, Planetarium.
Harshad Mata Temple 38.6 kms, Madhapur Temple 64.3 km, Mul-Dwarka 28.8 kms.
Informations
Toran Tourist Bungalow, Chowpaty, Tel.: 22745 / 21476.
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