Rakesh Rajdev: Biking Through Rajkot with Must-Try Street Food Stops

 Exploring Rajkot isn’t just about monuments and museums — sometimes, the best way to feel a city is on two wheels, one bite at a time.

Join me, Rakesh Rajdev, as I take you on a cycling + street food trail through the heart of Rajkot.

🌄 Morning Start at Race Course Ring Road

Your perfect ride begins at Race Course Ring Road — a scenic and safe cycling stretch with tree-lined roads and early morning calm.

🕖 Ideal Time: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

💡 Tip: Start early to beat the heat and traffic.

☕ Chai Stop: Bhaktinagar Circle

First rule of riding in Rajkot? Fuel up with cutting chai!

The roadside stalls at Bhaktinagar Circle serve the most flavorful masala chai in clay cups — a truly local experience.

💰 Just ₹10–₹15

🥠 Farsan Break: Jay Gurudev Fafda House

No Rajkot morning is complete without Fafda-Jalebi!

This legendary snack joint near Limda Chowk serves everything hot and fresh.

Must-trys:

• Fafda with sambharo

• Ganthiya with chutney

• Jalebi straight from the fryer

💰 ₹40–₹60 per plate

🥪 Mid-Ride Hunger: GJ-5 Sandwich & Pizza

At Limda Chowk, take a breather at GJ-5 — Rajkot’s go-to spot for cheesy, overloaded sandwiches that are Insta-worthy and stomach-filling.

Try:

• Paneer grilled sandwich

• Pizza-style veggie sandwich

💰 ₹80–₹120

🌽 Classic Snack: Bhutta at Jubilee Garden

A street-side grilled corn with lemon and chilli mix is a monsoon-time favorite.

Simple, nostalgic, and flavorful — best enjoyed under a tree!

💰 ₹20–₹30

🍨 Sweet Ending: Sonu Dairy

Wrap up your biking journey with a treat at Sonu Dairy near Kotecha Chowk.

Their traditional kulfis and ice creams are perfect to cool off after a ride.

Top picks:

• Mango kulfi

• Kesar pista stick

• Softy cone

💰 ₹30–₹70

📍 Total Route: ~10–12 km

💸 Total Budget: ~₹250–₹300

🚴‍♂️ Level: Beginner-friendly city ride

Final Thoughts from Rakesh Rajdev

Cycling around Rajkot gives you more than exercise — it’s a way to experience local life, meet vendors, and eat like a true Saurashtrian.

This route is budget-friendly, tasty, and unforgettable, just like the city itself.

Until next ride, – Rakesh Rajdev

Food and culture enthusiast from Rajkot.