Gujarat has traditionally been the entrepreneurship capital of India. Home to numerous tourist attractions, the state has also gained popularity among tourists from different age groups. From temple towns such as Dwarka and Somnath to cities with historic importance such as Ahmedabad, Gujarat has numerous tourist attractions which are worth exploring. Jainism has had a considerable influence on the culture and lifestyle of the locals.
Rajkot holds a distinct place among all tourist attractions of Gujarat. Once the capital of Saurashtra, Rajkot still holds an old world charm which astounds visitors. The presence of structures of historic importance with vibrant markets at their vicinity make Rajkot a place which is worth visiting at least once. Therefore if you love shopping, then you won’t be disappointed during your visit here. Some of the major shopping places are mentioned below:-
Bangdi Bazar
Situated in the older part of Rajkot, the market is surrounded by lanes and alleys. Some of them are mentioned below:-
- Bangdi Bazar in Rajkot is famous for shops that deal in an exotic range of bandhanis, beadworks, colorful bangles and embroidered fabrics.
- Available in a wide range of designs and colours, the apparels and accessories here arouse the interest of people from all walks of the life.
- Located at a stone’s throw from here is the market of Sonis, who are a community of gold & silver smiths.
Big Bazaar | Image Resource: gujarattourism.com
Crystal Mall
This mall is based on Kalawad Road, which is one of the busiest roads of the city. This mall had four floors which house the stores. Some of the details of Crystal Mall are mentioned below:-
- Constructed over an area of 1.5 lakh square feet, the mall has stores of Tata Croma, Big Cinemas, Globus, Woodland, House Full Furniture, Woodland, Reebok, Nike etc.
- The mall also has a food court and a parking area which can accommodate up to 400 cars at a time.
Big Bazaar
Big Bazaar is another famous shopping mall located here. One of Rajkot’s oldest malls, it is located on Kalawad Road. Some of the major items which are available at Big Bazaar are mentioned below:-
- Jewellery, accessory, perfumes, furniture
- Apparels & footwear
- Grocery & household items
Gundawadi
Gundawadi is the ideal destination for tourists who have a limited budget to spend on shopping. Some of the major items which are found in the market are mentioned below:-
- Minakari furniture which includes a wide range of low slung chairs, centre tables, chairs, Indian style sofa sets.
- The shops here deal in ladies dress materials and ladies wear of all types also. The availability of branded outfits is however limited here.
When to visit Rajkot?
Rajkot is well connected by air, roads and railways with all parts of the country. The best time to visit the city is between November-February when the weather is mild. A close comparison of flight ticket rates across all airlines will enable you to avail cheap domestic flights.
Cheap domestic flights | Image Resource: s3.india.com