Self Drive Car Rental in Rajkot for Saurashtra, Gondal & Somnath

Kaba Gandhi No Delo is the house where Mahatma Gandhi's family lived while his father, Karamchand Gandhi, served as the Diwan of Rajkot. Today it is a museum with photographs and exhibits on Gandhi's life, and the Alfred High School he attended is nearby. The old-city lanes are narrow, so park on a main road and walk the last stretch.

The Watson Museum in Jubilee Garden is one of the oldest museums in Gujarat. It displays sculptures, coins, textiles and portraits from the princely states of Saurashtra, along with a marble statue of Queen Victoria. Combine it with a walk in Jubilee Garden and Race Course, and check the weekly closing day before you go.

Gondal was the capital of a progressive princely state. The Naulakha Palace has carved stone balconies and a museum, and the royal family's collection of vintage cars is one of the best known in Gujarat. The drive is on a busy national highway. Keep a safe distance from trucks and plan a full morning.

Virpur is the birthplace of the saint Jalaram Bapa, and his temple is famous for serving free food to every visitor. It is one of the most visited pilgrim stops in Saurashtra. Combine Virpur with Gondal on the same southern route and avoid the peak festival days if you dislike crowds.

Junagadh sits at the foot of Mount Girnar , a sacred hill with Jain and Hindu temples now served by one of Asia's longest temple ropeways. The town also has Uparkot Fort and the ornate Mahabat Maqbara. Leave Rajkot early, take the ropeway in the morning, and visit the town in the afternoon.

Jamnagar is known for Lakhota Lake and its palace museum, bandhani tie-dye fabrics and the Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary , where flamingos and many other water birds gather in winter. A full day trip by car. Visit Khijadiya in the morning and the lake in the evening.