Rajkot is the commercial centre of Saurashtra in western Gujarat, a Jadeja-founded city where Mahatma Gandhi spent his boyhood. Visitors come for Gandhi's family home and school, the Watson Museum, Kathiyawadi thali and a base for palace and temple day trips.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
When to hike
Seasonal conditions in Rajkot.
- Best
- November-February (cool, dry)
- Avoid
- April-June heat and monsoon slippery steps
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Hazard: Carry 2-3 litres of water.
Hazard: Start before 06:00 to avoid heat.
Hazard: Monkeys near temples may snatch food.
Hazard: Dolis (palanquins) can be hired for the climb at fixed rates.