Surat Tourism

3.3 / 5 Heritage,

Ideal Duration : 1-2 days Best Time : October to March
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"Diamond City of India" Surat Tourism Surat, having its name associated with Saurashtra (the good land) is a port city in Gujarat. Surat is the second most populated city in Gujarat. Known as 'the city of flyovers', it is a commercial centre of textiles and diamonds. In the vibrant state of Gujarat, is this city of Surat which attracts tourists who are interested in the colonial history of the region and those interested in wildlife. Packed on the south bank of a sharp bend in the Tapi River (Tapti), it is located 306 km south of the state capital,Gandhinagar. This city has the reputation of being light-hearted, easy-going, and fun-loving, with a passion for food. It is an absolutely great place to visit with family and friends and have a memorable trip. Download Surat PDF Guide > What's Great? Formerly known as 'Suryapur' the city of Surat is the eighth largest city in India. Surat is proud of being the '3rd cleanest city of India' and the '4th fastest growing city in the world'. The place is meant to be for every food lover. The cuisine of this place is so famous that it even has a saying ?Surat nu Jaman ane Kashi nu Maran? which means that 'Eat in Surat and Die in Kashi'. What's not so Great? The city doesn't have much to offer to tourists apart from temples and eating joints. The beaches are dirty and not really worth visiting from other parts of the country. For Whom The city is mostly meant for people with business interests in the city. Surat is also frequented by people from nearby towns in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

History of Surat Surat?s rich history dates back to the age of the epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata, and according to mythology, it is the place where Lord Krishna paused in his travel from Dwaraka to Mathura. Known as Suryapur in the earlier days, it was a bone of contention between the different European forces like the British, Portuguese, Dutch and French, who all vied to gain control of the strategically located port city. By the 19th century, the city was under the control of the British. The great Maratha warrior Shivaji also attacked the city multiple times to gain control of its growing wealth and prosperity. Post-independence, the city, has emerged as an important industrial and commercial hub of India. Industries in Surat The city of Surat has a flourishing trade in both diamonds and textiles.The city is often called as the Silk City of India, and being a textile hub, is famous for its human-made fibre, cotton mills and Surat Zari Craft. The estimated annual turnover for the textile industry is a staggering 5 billion rupees. Surat is also the biggest centre of diamond cutting and polishing in the world, with the diamond industry being established as early as 1901 by Gujarati emigrants from East Africa. The industry has then grown from strength to strength, with diamond exports contributing significantly to the state?s revenue. Beaches of Surat Surat has many beaches to visit, however, none of them is really spectacular. But for the locals, they still act as points of interests and if you are in Surat, then you can go and visit a few beaches too. Dumas Beach is the most popular beach here. The beach is located on the coast of Arabian Sea. The beach is famous for black sand and Ganesh Temple. Suvali Beach is also quite a popular beach and is less crowded and has cleaner surroundings. It is a good place for a picnic as well. Other beaches include Hajira Beach, Tithal Beach and Umbharat Beach.

One Day Itinerary Day 1:When you reach Surat, check in and have local breakfast. Then you can start by going to Swaminarayan Temple. It is located on the banks of river Tapti and it was constructed in the year 1996. You can also visit Chintamani Jain temple and Sardar Vallabhai Patel museum. You can also visit Sankat Mochan temple and enjoy street food at Godoliya area. Day 2:Start early and visit Ambika Niketan Temple located on the banks of River Tapti devoted to Goddess Ashtabhuja Ambika. From there you can go to Dumas Beach. Enjoy the sea beach and local food over there. You can also try horse and camel ride over there. From there you can go to Hajira bridge and spend some time enjoying the sea breeze over there. Day 3:Get up early as today will be a long trip. Start with going to Bulsar. It is a must visit for nature lovers. There is a national park located there known as 'Vansda National Park'. Many animals like leopard, panthers, tigers, wild boars and many others can be seen here very closely. Then you can visit Udvada. It is believed to be one of the holiest cities for Parsis as they believe that the holy fire of Parsi community is kept there.

Restaurants and Local Food in Surat Surat is a place known for its food. The variety of cuisines here is quite large and are best displayed in Gujarati Thalis. The restaurants in the town are reasonably priced. One can find many inexpensive restaurants that offer filling meals.Locha, made from gram flour and steamed lentils is an all time favourite dish of the locals. Ghari is a very popular sweet. Other famous food items are Undhiyu Rasaawala Khaman, Surati Khaman (spicy), khakhra, thepla, etc. Surti cuisine is traditionally very spicy. Ponk is a cereal that has been roasted and is available only here in Surat. In Surat, the roadside stalls, called laaris sell a lot of Indian-Chinese food items as well including Dry Manchurian and Chinese Bhel. View 5 Restaurants in Surat >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Surat The most suitable time to visit Surat is during the months of October to March. The weather conditions of Surat are like that of any other city in the western region of India. The summer season here is warm, can get extremely hot and the temperature can shoot up to 40-45 degrees centigrade. The days can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. The nights are usually pleasant. The mild winters here, are a sigh of relief for the town with the temperatures dropping down to 15-20 degrees centigrade. Winters, that begin around October all the way up till March, are the perfect time to plan a trip to Surat. Also during October-November, Navaratri is celebrated here with a lot of enthusiasm and dances like Garba and Dandiya can be enjoyed all over the town. Weather in Surat Loading... Surat in Summers (March-June) It is not advised to visit during summers as the temperature goes high up to 40 degrees Celsius and it becomes too hot to go outside for sightseeing. Surat in Monsoon (July-September) Monsoon time in Surat is pleasant and one can enjoy occasional rainfall in Surat. Temperature comes down significantly because of rains making it easy for people to get out of their homes. Surat in Winter (October to February) Winter is the best time to visit Surat. As the temperature is pleasant and all outdoor activities can be enjoyed. The temperature is in between 15 degree Celsius to 29 degree Celsius. Also during October-November, Navaratri is celebrated here with a lot of enthusiasm and dances like Garba and Dandiya can be enjoyed all over the town. Monthly Weather in Surat Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 17 30 February 20 33 March 23 35 April 26 36 May 28 37 June 28 36 July 27 31 August 27 30 September 26 31 October 24 32 November 19 33 December 18 32

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