About Wankaner :
As Indian states go, Gujarat has a long way to go before becoming tourist friendly. It may be the homeland of many a global Indian (the Patel clan comes from there), but it’s lacking in some of the things that draw tourists, namely the Taj Mahal and alcohol. Nevertheless, as Gujarat borders on Maharashtra, we decided to pay a weekend visit. Mind you, we didn’t go to the cities like Ahmedabad (home to Gandhi’s erstwhile ashram) or even to Surat. Instead, we flew into Rajkot and drove an hour to the village of Wankaner, a dusty, but bustling village and home to the Wankaner Palace. Like most former Raj palaces, Wankaner has tried to position itself as a heritage hotel.
General Information about Wankaner :
Location: Rajkot
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Wankaner :
By Air:
The East West Airlines and Indian Airlines operate flights to Rajkot, India from Mumbai, while Vayudoot has flights operating between Rajkot, Mumbai and Kandla.
By Rail:
Rajkot is connected to many major Indian cities via the broad gauge line. The efficient network of trains makes your tour to Rajkot convenient.
By Road:
All the major cities of Gujarat are connected to Rajkot via coaches. Taxis, auto rickshaws and Tongas are the common modes of transportation in the city.