Kolkata to Rajkot Flights

The capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata, is one of the prominent cities of India, and a commercial and business hub in the eastern part of the country. Located by the Hooghly River, this city has many iconic buildings. Rajkot, on the other hand, has a long history, and is a popular tourist hub that is growing rapidly.

Travelling between these two cities has become easier with IndiGo operating Kolkata to Rajkot flights. Being one of the leading domestic airline operators, IndiGo offers comfort, great offers, and world-class service. You also get access to amenities like check-in, and online baggage tags.

Before booking your Kolkata to Rajkot flight ticket from IndiGo, here are a few things that you might want to know.

• Kolkata to Rajkot aerial distance: The aerial distance between Kolkata and Rajkot is around 1,804 km.
• Kolkata to Rajkot flights: IndiGo operates regular flights from Kolkata to Rajkot along with the return route flights from Rajkot to Kolkata.
• Kolkata to Rajkot flight time: Flights to Rajkot from Kolkata take around 6 hours to 12 hours, depending on the layover.
• Kolkata to Rajkot flight price: Kolkata to Rajkot flight ticket price varies between ₹6,500 and ₹28,000.
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The city of Rajkot is a prominent junction on the Western railway and one of the cleanest cities in India. It also has numerous architectural, historical, and natural attractions.

How to spend your time in Rajkot

Rajkot has much to offer. Here are some recommendations:

• Watson Museum: The Watson Museum presents colonial history with artefacts discovered in locations in and around Rajkot that date back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. It is situated inside the Jubilee Garden.
• Gandhi Museum: The life and works of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi can be seen at the museum.
• Rotary Dolls Museum: The Rotary Dolls Museum is an intriguing approach to showcasing various cultures from around the world. The museum houses over 1,000 dolls from various countries, each dressed in a distinctively unique outfit. It is one of the best places to bring your children.
• Admiring architecture at Swaminarayan Temple: Shastriji Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, founded the Swaminarayan Temple in 1907. The temple is an architectural marvel because of the artists' handiwork on the stones.
• Picnic at Lal Pari Lake: Located a few kilometres away from the city, Lal Pari Lake is a popular picnic spot.
• Nyari Dam: Nyari Dam is a spot to stop and take in nature's calming effects. Moreover, the serenity of this place makes you want to sit here and appreciate the landscape and spend some time away from the hustle of city life.
• Aji Dam: The Aji Dam, like the Nyari Dam, is a great picnic spot with a walkway on top and a well-kept garden. The nearby Pradyuman Zoo and the opportunity to see flocks of migratory birds make it a popular tourist destination.
• Khambhalida Caves: The Khambhalida Caves, with their beautiful carvings in limestone, will transport you to the 4^th and 5^th centuries A.D. There are three caves, with life-size Bodhisattva figures carved at the entrance to the central one. They are said to be the only depictions of Bodhisattva in cave architecture and are located near the town of Gondal.
• Race Course Ground: Although not a natural attraction, the Race Course Ground offers some enjoyable activities. Fun World, Bal Bhavan, and Children's Traffic Park are among the attractions for you and your children to enjoy. Originally designed as a horse race track, it is now 15,000 square feet of fun, frolic, and games.
• Immerse yourself in the delicious cuisine of Rajkot: A typical Rajkot meal would be a Gujarati Thali, which consists of dal, khichdi, kadhi, a couple of vegetable preparations, and shaak. Other popular Gujarati dishes such as daal dhokli, fafda, ganthia, dhokla, kachori, and khakhra are staples of the local cuisine. Desserts such as basundi, malpua, puran poli, and shrikhand are great ways to end your meal on a sweet note.

About Rajkot Airport

The Rajkot Airport is about 3 km from the main city. It is a domestic airport with a single terminal building. The IATA code for Rajkot Airport is RAJ; the ICAO code is VARK. Being close to the city, public transport options like buses and taxis are readily available outside the airport.

Often called the ‘City of Joy’ as well as the ‘Cultural Capital of India’, Kolkata welcomes not only lovers of literature but also art, culture, and architecture.

About Kolkata Airport

The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport serves Kolkata. The IATA code for Kolkata Airport is CCU, and the ICAO code is VECC. Although it is located about 14 km away from the central area of the city, public transport options like buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are readily available.