historical places
HISTORICAL & RELIGIOUS PLACES
If you are planning a trip to Rajkot, do not forget to pay a visit to these below listed places :
- Khambhalida Caves – A set of three ancient Buddhist caves that were discovered in 1958 by a renowned archaeologist, P.P. Pandya.
- Kaba Gandhi no Delo – The house where Mahatma Gandhi lived when his father was the Diwan of Rajkot.
- Ranjit Vilas Palace – An ancient royal building, built by Maharaja of Wankaner H.H. Amarsinhji. It covers a total area of 225 acres; usually visitors are not allowed inside – but it exhibits surreal beauty from the outside itself.
- Jagat Mandir – Literally translated to Universal Temple; this holds idols of deities of different religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, and so on) and is dedicated to sage Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.