Birding Tours in Rajkot

Mahatma Gandhi’s paternal house, where he spent his childhood is among the most important places to visit in Rajkot. He had lived in a house off the Gheekanta Road from 1881 to 1887 AD which was known as Kaba Gandhi No Delo. The house has now been converted into a Smruti museum and is managed by an NGO. It depicts the life of Gandhi Ji through pictorial representation and preserved artifacts. Some of his personal belongings are on display and his love for handwoven cloth is being kept alive through a small weaving school in the premises. Popular among historians the museum is equivalent to a shrine for Gandhi followers. Timings: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM onwards Location: 8, Nav Lane, Dela Vadi, Khadia, RajkotBest time to visit: October to February

Ranked as one of the best water parks in the city, Green Leaf Water World is among the fun places to visit in Rajkot. Located just 5 kilometers away from the city it is ideal for splashing around and chilling during summers. This amusement park offers resort-style amenities and is a fun place for adventure-loving water babies with several adrenaline-pumping slides and raft rides. The family-friendly and safe atmosphere allows you to spend a relaxing day while you make memories for a lifetime. Apart from the thrilling rides, you can lounge around the pools and enjoy rain dance. The park also has kids friendly play rides and interactive water activities to keep children engaged. You can also opt for a scrumptious lunch or dinner while booking tickets. Poolside can also be booked for chilled out parties with friends and family.Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Entry Fees: Rs. 500Location: Behind B. A. Dangar College, Ghanteshvar Jamnagar Road, RajkotBest time to visit: July to November

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a revered Hindu temple on Kalawad Road. It is one of the most beautiful spiritual places to visit in Rajkot. Dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, the temple was built using Ancient Vedic Shilpa Shastra techniques in 1998 by Swaminarayan Sampradaya. The Sampradaya follows Vaishnava traditions and belongs to a socio-spiritual Hindu organization BAPS. The astounding beauty of the temple attracts visitors of different religions from all over the country. The charitable trust running the temple organizes events for the celebration of Indian cultural heritage and is renowned for its humanitarian services.Timings: 7:30 AM to 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM to 12:00 noon,  4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM to 8:15 PMLocation: Kalavad Road, Ravipark Society, RajkotBest time to visit: November to March