Wankaner located 50 km north of Rajkot was the capital of the former princely state of Wankaner till Indian Independence. In Gujarati 'Wanka' means bend and 'Ner' means water stream, thus the place derives its name from its geographical location as it is located on the bend of the Machchhu river. The place is an archaeology classroom in itself with palaces and bungalows. Most of the  palaces around here have been converted into heritage hotels. The place even has a step well, which was the last one to be built in Gujarat.