Rajkumar College

Rajkumar College on Gymkhana Road in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, was founded in 1868 to educate the sons of the rulers of Kathiawar, and it remains a functioning school. The campus covers about 28.7 acres and is known for its Indo-Saracenic buildings, a colonial-era style that blends Mughal and Hindu architectural motifs, such as domes, arches, jharokha-style balconies and carved detailing, with European planning. The grounds are leafy and spacious, with lawns, playing fields and old trees that give the area a calm character compared with the busy streets around it. Because it is an active school, entry to the campus is only with prior permission, so most visitors view the buildings from the road and gate or arrange access in advance through the school. For those who obtain permission, the experience centres on walking the grounds, seeing the main building and learning about the history of the princely education system that shaped the region. A visit takes about thirty minutes. Exterior viewing is possible at any time from Gymkhana Road, and the best photographic vantage points are along the boundary and gate in the soft light of early morning or late afternoon. School hours and term time affect access, and weekends or holidays are usually less busy but may limit entry further. The college is about five minutes by auto-rickshaw from the Race Course, so it combines easily with a visit to the Race Course grounds and the nearby Rashtriya Shala for an architecture and history themed outing. Visitors should be respectful of students and staff, avoid photographing people, and dress modestly. Winter months from November to February offer the most comfortable conditions for walking around the area.