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In the Rajkot:
- Mahatma Gandhiji’s School.
- Mahatma Gandhiji’s Residence “Kaba Gandhi no Delo” - now a Heritage site.
- Watson Museum- built during the British regime, it houses some rare collection.
- Doll Museum - One of its kinds in India.
- Ramkrishna Ashram’s Temple - a unique and tranquil experience to visit this sacred place, very much in the heart of the city.
- SwamiNarayan Temple - on the scale of the one in Gandhinagar and New Delhi.
- Planetarium – One of the Best in India housed amongst a Science centre.
There are Four artificial lakes around the city, within the distance of 5 km.
December also attracts many North-eastern Birds and it is a delight to spot many rare species during this season on the lakeside.
Around Rajkot:
- Gir Forest Sanctuary- 2.5 hrs drive. Home of the only Asiatic Lions found in this continent.
- Junagadh – 2 hrs. drive. Jain Temples atop a huge mountain range.
- Somnath – 4 hrs by road, 6 hrs. by Railway. One of the four Jyotirlings - Shiv Temple.
- Dwarka – 5 hrs. by Road. Kingdom of Shree Krishna.
- Diu – 6 hrs. by Road. A Portuguese town on the one of the cleanest beeches in India.
- Palitana- a group of Jain Temples atop a mountain, 3 hrs drive.
- Jamnagar- erstwhile kingdom of Jamsaheb Ranjitsinh (Ranji Trophy fame), 2 hrs drive.
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