Rajkot, in the heart of Gujarat, reveals a quieter, luxurious India. Base yourself at opulent retreats like the Fortune Park JPS Grand or the Imperial Palace, where marble lobbies, rooftop pools, and fragrant Ayurvedic spas turn every evening into a ritual of unhurried comfort. Begin at Jubilee Garden, a green boulevard framing the stately Watson Museum; its intricate textiles and princely relics whisper the story of Saurashtra’s royal courts. A short drive away, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Mahatma Gandhi’s childhood home, offers teakwood verandas, sepia photographs, and a contemplative calm that pairs beautifully with a curated private tour. In the old city’s twisting lanes, artisan workshops shimmer with silver filigree, patola-style weaves, and hand-carved toys. Arrange a bespoke shopping walk ending at the gleaming Crystal Mall or Reliance Mega Mall, where designer boutiques and air‑conditioned cafés complete the contrast between heritage and modern sheen. At Swaminarayan Temple and ISKCON Rajkot, white domes glow against the sunset; attend evening aarti, then return to a candlelit Gujarati thali at a fine-dining restaurant, tasting silky undhiyu, farsan, and fragrant kadhi. For a day trip, escape to Nyari Dam for birdwatching, or Khambhalida Caves for ancient Buddhist carvings framed by rugged hills. As night falls, a chauffeured drive along Race Course Ring Road—its gardens, clubs, and street‑side kulfi—wraps your luxury Rajkot journey in warm, unforgettable light.