Culture,Language:
Culture:
The people in Rajkot are predominantly vegetarians and are vehemently against any form of hunting. This could be the main reason for the survival of rich fauna in this city. The women in Rajkot are very fond of jewelry. Large chains, pendants and other heavy gold jewelry are a common sight during marriages and festivals. The Rajkot men love to flaunt thick gold chains and numerous rings on their fingers. The attire changes with the season and approaching festivals. The ladies normally wear the Gujarati flavour of the Sari and men can be seen in flowing Kurtas and in the formal wears (shirts and trouseres).
Rajkot is multicultural. One can find many languages, like Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, English, Sindhi, Bengali, Tamil and Marathi. However, only Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, and English are well understood.
Rajkot is frequently referred to as "Rangilu Rajkot" meaning colorful Rajkot. The people of Rajkot like to enjoy themselves to the fullest no matter which season or time of the day. You can find them eating out at 1 am.
Language:
The official language is Gujarati, Hindi & English are also widely spoken & understood.
Where to stay:
Luxury Hotels:
- Hotel Kavery Rajkot
- Hotel Silver Palace
- The Imperial Palace
- Hotel Royal Inn
- The Grand Regency
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Budget Hotels:
- Hotel City Palace
- Hotel Evergreen
- Hotel Kuber Classic
Economy Hotels:
- Hotel Chouki Dhani
- Hotel Harmony
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Helpline:
Rajkot - City Helpline:
Airlines Enquiries Indian Air Lines Airport Enquiry - 2453307 / 13,
Booking Office & Equiry - 1401 / 2227916 / 2234122,
Reservation 1402 Cargo - 2226675,
Air India Sales Manager - 2222733
Railway Enquiries:
General Enquiry - 131,
Reservation Computer - 135 / 2443535,
Bhaktinagar - 2464998 / 2463352
Telephone Enquiries:
Customer Service Centres Rajkot City - 2229449 / 2227033 / 2571122 / 2469498,
Morvi - (02822)221601,
Gondal - (02825)220100,
Jasdan - (02821)221002,
Wankaner - (02828)221002
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