Gondal situated 40 kms south of Rajkot in the state of Gujarat still has remnants of its glorious past. Once a princely state replete with history and tradition, Gondal was infused with the modern spirit by the visionary ruler, Sri Bhagwatsinghji.
The
tourist attractions in Gondal are the forts and palaces like
Navlakha Palace, the
Riverside Palace and the
Orchard Palace with its marvelous furniture and décor. For car lovers, the
Royal Garage is a must see with its vast collection of vintage and classic cars.
Other attractions in Gondal are the
Bhuvaneshwari Ayurvedic Pharmacy where you can see traditional herbal medicines being made according to ancient principles,
the
Bhuvaneshwari Stud Farm with its remarkable specimens
of Kathiawadi horses, Gir cattle and other ethnic breeds of livestock, which have won prestigious awards at national level and prizes at local horse and cattle shows,
the
Swaminarayan Temple famous for its lovely wall murals of the various Swamis who preached this faith and the
Sangram Sinhji High School, a model of Eton in Gondal is worth visiting with its impressive Gothic architecture, Italian marble floors, old European laboratory equipment, an antique clock tower, and intricate wooden ceilings.
Excursions from Gondal can be made to
Rajkot, Junagadh, Dhoraji and
Jetpur.
If you wish to live life like a King at least for a day, then you should check in to the heritage hotels in Gondal. The Heritage
Hotels in Gondal with its European décor, antique Indian furniture and the vintage cars and carriages on the premises, all transport you to a bygone era.
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