3 Best Tourist Attractions in Rajkot

“Pradhyuman Zoological Park is sprawling over 137 acres and is a vast zoo featuring gardens, playgrounds, concessions, and the option to rent golf carts for transportation. Maintained by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, the park offers a picturesque setting with two surrounding lakes, Lake Lalpari and Lake Randarda, creating a natural habitat for migratory birds and a diverse array of flora, including over thirty-five thousand trees. The zoo provides golf carts exclusively for senior citizens. Pradhyuman Zoological Park is a popular destination for locals and tourists, serving as an ideal spot for excursions or school tours. Visitors should note that an additional charge applies for using cameras and video recording within the park. The facility ensures a natural habitat for migratory birds, complemented by various flora and an extensive tree population. Additionally, the park includes built-in amenities and cafes for the convenience of visitors, while the provision of golf carts specifically caters to the needs of senior citizens.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Drinking Water Cubicles Available.”

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“Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a cricket venue in Rajkot, Gujarat, with a seating capacity of approximately 28,500. The Stadium features three stands: the South Pavilion, the West Stand, and the East Stand. Elevated about six feet above ground level, the stadium ensures an extraordinary view for each spectator. The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium includes a spacious players dressing room, 18 corporate hospitality boxes in the South Pavilion, and 25 hospitality boxes in the West Stand. Notably, the stadium showcases rare and exclusive pictures of Saurashtra's cricket players from the past. Inspired by The Lord's, it stands out as one of the most beautiful stadiums in India. As part of a larger sports complex, the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is integrated with facilities for other sports, such as badminton, basketball, and volleyball. Additionally, a spacious passage encircles the stadium between the stands and the outer wall, ensuring easy movement for spectators.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• First Solar Powered Stadium.”

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“Khambhalida Buddhist Caves are well-known at the end of hillocks carved out of limestone rocks in Rajkot, Gujarat. Comprising three caves, the first stupa is positioned centrally, while the other is the chaitya cave. The chaitya cave features two sculptures of Bodhisattva on either side of the gates, showcasing intricate designs and sculptures. Surrounding the main caves, there are an additional 15 caves, most of which served as residential quarters in this region. Dating back to the fourth or fifteenth century, the Khambhalida Caves are the oldest, representing a natural and historical wonderland. Positioned at 28 km from Gondal and about 65 km from Rajkot, these caves are situated on the banks of a spring at the foot of small hills.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Calm Atmosphere.”

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