Watson Museum

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The Watson Museum of Rajkot is a memorial of Colonel James Watson, a political agent of Saurashtra. The Watson Museum at Rajkot is known for housing a huge collection of ancient and traditional artefacts. The museum of Rajkot exhibits the cultural heritage of Saurashtra. Among the exhibits of the Watson Museum in Rajkot,

The exhibits put up in the Watson Museum and Library of Rajkot includes copies of artifacts from Mohenjodaro, natural history exhibits, 13th-century carvings, temple statues and costumes and design of the houses of the local tribal people. The Watson Museum and Library at Rajkot in Gujarat also houses an excellent collection of traditional, archaeological items and coins. A major attraction of the Watson Museum is the huge marble statue of Queen Victoria seated on the throne and this attracts a huge number of tourists.

Apart from the museums in Rajkot there are several other museums spread all over Gujarat. Rajkot in Gujarat is a place marked for the famous museums present. The Rajkot Museums are noted for their ancient and rich collection. The museums in Rajkot are maintained and taken care by the government of the state. The state of Gujarat has a special department set which is in charge of taking proper care of the museums and popularize the museums to the people world wide.

The pieces exhibited in the museum are categorized on several basis such as art, science and archaeology. All the museums of Rajkot are under the administration of the administrative unit which operates from the Museum and picture Gallery in Baroda in Gujarat. The Museums in Rajkot are some of the major Tourist attraction in Rajkot and should be visited by tourists while on their Tours to Rajkot in Gujarat in India.

The Watson museum and library at Rajkot in Gujarat in India stands as silent tutors who speak of the heritage of the state and the country. The museum welcome people who want to add to the collection by giving their rare treasures. The collections of the museums at Rajkot in Gujarat in India are value laden and are well organized which helps the tourists to understand the relevance of the art pieces in a better way. The collections of the museum are also used by the students and research scholars of India and abroad for studying the various aspects of arts that prevailed in the country. The Museums of Rajkot are an excellent way which helps to understand the rich cultural heritage of Saurashtra in a better way.

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Kaba Gandhi No Delo:
Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is the place where the Great Indian Leader, Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his stay in Rajkot in the early years of his life. Mahatma Gandhi's father, in the name of Karamchand Gandhi was also known as Kaba Gandhi. The name of the house has been derived form Gandhiji's father's name. Actually the words Kaba Gandhi No Delo literally means 'Kaba Gandhi's residence'.Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot, which was Mahatma Gandhi's ancestral home, is now a permanent exhibition. The exhibition displays and houses the Gandhi Smriti. Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is situated on Ghee Kanta Road at Rajkot. Rajkot was the formerly and initially the capital of the princely state of Saurastra, which is in Gujarat.

Aji Dam Garden:
Aji Dam Garden is maintained by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. In the amusement park of the Aji Dam Garden people can spend a nice time trying out the rides and eating snacks at the food courts. The Aji Dam Garden at Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has a bird aviary, zoo and crocodile park. This garden is situated at a distance of eight kilometers from the city, on the outskirts which gives the visitors an opportunity to move around in serene tranquility. During the winter season the Aji Dam Garden, Rajkot looks more beautiful as the trees and the flowers are in full bloom. The winter birds which comes to this area during the winter stays on the trees of the gardens which adds color and beauty to the Aji Dam Garden of Rajkot in Gujarat in India. The colorful and the vibrant atmosphere attract more and more people during this time of the year. The pleasant atmosphere of the park and the number of people around helps the visitor in having a good time in the Aji Dam Garden of Rajkot. People of Rajkot visit the Aji Dam Garden for an evening walk and to meet and sit with their friends and enjoy a beautiful evening. The food stalls and amusement park in the Aji Dam Garden of Rajkot attracts children and adults alike.

Jubilee Garden:
Jubilee Garden, Rajkot is a major Tourist Attraction in Rajkot. Jubilee Garden is visited by people of all ages. The Jubilee Garden in Rajkot is known for the natural beauty and the beautiful atmosphere of the place. Jubilee Garden in Rajkot is situated in the heart of the city. Many other tourists attraction in Rajkot is all located near by the Jubilee Garden in Rajkot. The amusement parks in the Jubilee Garden attract both adults and children. People of all ages like to visit and spend time in the Jubilee Garden at Rajkot in Gujarat in India.

The Jubilee Garden, Rajkot is a big garden with beautiful paths and trees lined by the path. The trees, the swings, beautifully laid paths make Jubilee Garden in Rajkot in Gujarat in India look more beautiful and attractive. Another major attraction of The Jubilee Garden in Rajkot is the local chutney called “Chevdo”. The Jubilee Garden is more famous for this chutney to all the visitors visiting the place. “Chevdo” is made by mixing pea nuts and rice flakes and the spice that is added to it gives “Chevdo” a tingling taste. “Chickee” is another local food that is sold here in the Jubilee Garden. “Chickee” is made out of nuts.

Ishwariya Temple:
The Ishwariya Temple, Rajkot is a very old temple and a popular tourist attraction in Rajkot and a notable holy place in Rajkot. The Ishwariya Temple in Rajkot in Gujarat in India is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located on the outskirts of the city.

The location of the temple on the outskirts and on the hilly terrain makes it a favorable spot for an outing even for the locales. The Ishwariya Temple at Rajkot in Gujarat in India is visited by many people with a dual purpose, one that attracts the people to the Ishwariya Temple, Rajkot is the spiritual aspect of the temple and second is the location which makes it a favorite outing spot. People of Rajkot often visit the spot during the winter season to have a picnic with friends and families. The hilly terrain and the small pond located near by adds to the beauty and charm of the place. A small fair is also organized here annually.

Swaminarayan Temple:
The Swaminarayan Temple, Rajkot is famous all over the world as the most notable holy place in Rajkot. The Swaminarayan Temple was set by the BAPS as the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha is known. BAPS is an organization which operates by the Swaminarayan faith. BAPS as an organization was established in the year 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj.

The Swaminarayan Temple, Rajkot operates in the same way as all other temples which belong to the same organization. The Swaminarayan Temple are known world wide for their spiritual value as well as the social work and the humanitarian service that they offer to the world. As all other temples that operates under BAPS, Swaminarayan Temple in Rajkot is also known for the hand carved stone by which the temple is made of.

Community Science Centre and Planetarium:
The community Science Centre is run and maintained by an NGO. The chief objective of the centre is to arrange educational programmes, workshops, seminars related to science and maths for children. Besides they also have the task of educating people in the slum areas regarding burning issues like aids etc.The Planetarium was constructed in 1992. It imparts information regarding planets, their positions, movements and their effects on nature by means of audio and video shows.

Mahatma Gandhi High:
The school which was earlier known as Alfred High School was established in 1853. The School building has a Gothic Norman structure and was well known for its standard of education. Mahatma Gandhi was an alumnus of this institution and it was this very school where he misspell the word 'kettle'. The name of the school was changed to Mahatma Gandhi High School after its most luminary student.

Bazaars:
Bazaars in Rajkot attracts tourists with the wide range of products that are sold at a cheaper rate than other departmental stores. While Shopping in Rajkot, tourists must visit the Bazaars in Rajkot. The bazaars sell the most authentic and traditional products of Gujarat. The departmental stores in Rajkot also stand as the ongoing developments that have hit every corner of the world as a result of Globalization. Bazaars in Rajkot look very colorful with the wide range of products that are displayed beautifully for sale. Bazaars in Rajkot in Gujarat in India holds the essence of rustic India with the traditional and ethnic products for sale. The wares that are sold in the Bazaar in Rajkot are considered authentic of the Gujarat culture.

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Wankaner:
Wankaner located 50 km north of Rajkot was the capital of the former princely state of Wankaner till Indian Independence. In Gujarati 'Wanka' means bend and 'Ner' means water stream, thus the place derives its name from its geographical location as it is located on the bend of the Machchhu river. The place is an archaeology classroom in itself with palaces and bungalows. Most of the palaces around here have been converted into heritage hotels. The place even has a step well, which was the last one to be built in Gujarat.

Tarnetar:
The Tarnetar Fair is one of the most important fairs of Gujarat. Various tribes like the Kolis, the Rabaris, the Bharwards, the Khants, the Khanbis, the Charans and the Kathis, get together to celebrate the famous legendary marriage of Draupadi with Arjuna, thereby retracing its origin to the times of the Mahabharata. Arjuna was the third of the five Pandavas of Hastinapur, who got married to Draupadi - the princess of this region, in the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.

Chotila:
Chotila is a worship place located near Rajkot, Gujarat. It is the worship place for Mata Chamunda, which is one of the 64 aavtars of Shakti. Chotila is also a a small town, in the district Surendranagar. Chotila is located on the Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway.

VirPur:
Virpur is a small town near rajkot city in gujarat state of india. It is famous with the name jalaram bapa no virpur after the great saint shree jalaram bapa who was born here. He was ardent follower of shri ram a hindu god. Lakhs of followers from different parts of world throng this place every year. Jalaram jayanti, which as per gujarati calendar comes on kartak sud satam, is the day on which this great saint was born. Jalaram jayanti is celebrated all over india and prasad of khichdi kadhi (shri jalaram bapas favorite) is distributed in bhandara to its followers. Virpur is one and half hour journey by bus from rajkot in gujarat.

Nearest Petrol Pump:

Jaynath Petroleum:Jawahar Road,Rajkot,Gujrat,Inddia,Ph:0281 2227741

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Patel Vihar Hotel & Restaurant:Dhebar Road,Rajkot,Gujrat,India,Mo:09974040242

Imperial Palace:Yagnik Rd, Rajkot,Gujarat,India

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