One of the biggest City Surat is popular for tourism as well as commercial activities. Earlier the city was recognized as Suryapur. Presently this metropolis is developing rapidly in every sector particularly in textile trade. Surat is renowned city of Gujarat State, India. As per survey this conurbation is the 3rd cleanest city of India and 2nd largest municipality of Gujarat. However, the city is also named in most populated region of India placed on 8th position. Average populace of city is 4.5 million. Since 2001 to present year Surat has developed in every sector.
This metropolis is located at distance of 306 kms from
the capital Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat. The river Tapti (also known as Tapi) is
flowing through the city. Surat is popular for textile as well as diamond trading.
Because of big diamond center city is referred as Diamond Capital too. There
are many other names of the city and Embroidery center of India is one of them.
The finest part of city is approximately 92% of diamond and shaping work is
done in Surat in which the world traders are also included.
This port city is popular for gems and real diamonds,
though the dam project Tapti River is another big picnic spot for travelers. Visitors
from almost every corner of the world are reaching Surat at different
intervals. However, best time for reaching Surat is from October to March.
Countless tourist spots Surat makes it special
destination. The spots like Bulsar, Ubharat beach, and some more sea sights are
available for travelers. Many museums, parks and shopping areas of Surat are
amazingly decorated where sightseer can visit.
Sightseeing in Surat:
Dumas: the first tourist place of Surat is Dumas located
at only gap of 16 kms from center part of the city Surat. Duma is the beautiful
spot having accommodation feature as well. People coming from abroad of far
locations and stay in Dumas. Experts call this place as health resort positioned
in south east side of Surat. The remarkable view of Arabian Sea from Dumas
beach could be different feeling for voyagers. All time pleasant weather of Dumas
allow vacationer to visit the spot anytime.
Bardoli: the best historic spot of Surat is Bardoli positioned
at 34 kms distance from city. The spot is so much valuable for Surat as the farmer’s
movement known as Bardoli Satyagrah was started from this place. The farmers of
the city came for movement in 1921 under the guidance of Sardar Vallabh Bhai
Patel. Swaraj Ashram of Bardoli is also special spot that voyagers must not
miss.
Hazira: the next spot located at only distance of 28 kms
from city center is Hazira. Beach lovers ought to reach Hazira because of
natural beauty of the place.
Ukai: the admired picnic place of Surat is Ukai. The
frequent visit of voyagers from local as well as other cities makes the spot
very special. Ukai is located 94 kms away from Surat City. The location is
eminent for largest Dam of Gujarat. Constructed on Tapti River and area is
recognized as Vallabh Sagar.
Dandi: another destination for travelers is Dandi popular
for playing vital role in Indian independence. Salt Satyagraha started by
Mahatma Gandhi for peaceful movement in opposition of law of Salt tax made by
the BEIC (British East India Company) was done in Dandi. The Dandi March is world known started by
Bapu in 1930. The stride was emphasized from Sabarmati Ashram on 12th
March, 1930. The Salt law was breached on 6th April, 1930 by Bapu and
his followers. The distance of Dandi from Surat is only 40 kms.
Swami Narayan Shrine: the known temple of Surat is next
tourist spot. Devotees can do Darshanam at Swami Narayn temple which belongs to
Vaishnav God Swami Narayan. The shrine is located near the River Tapti and its
construction year is 1996.
Sardar Patel Museum: Planetarium of Surat identified as
Sardar Sangralaya is next popular destination for tourist. Earlier the museum was known as Winchester museum founded in 1889. After independence the
planetarium was renamed to Sardar Patel Museum. Learning history of Surat is
possible by visiting museum. Museum is closed on Sunday and gazette holidays,
though the timing is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Planetarium
in the area of museum is closed on Monday. Timing for planetarium is different then
museum. It opens at 11:15 am to 1:45 pm from Wednesday to Saturday and 2:45 pm to
5:45 pm from Sunday to Tuesday.
Suvali Beach: sea sides are always special and country
never matters when the spot is beach. However, Suvali beach is the best sea
shore of India available for visitors, though the beach is located at 20 kms
away from central part of the city. The stunning view of beach because of black
sand is different experience for loneliness tourist.
Gaurav Path: the superb expressway built by Municipal
Corporation of Surat is best thing to watch. The layout of highway is known as Gaurav
Path which is the 3 lane superhighway links Surat to the airport.
Vansda National Park: located at 120 kms distance is next
major spot visited by maximum tourist in Surat. The park was royal reserve of Vansda
King prior to Indian independence. The huge area of 24 sq kms allows voyagers to
take pleasure of greenery of the park. It houses the 450 types of plants located
near the Ambika River. Shyadri ranges are surrounded of the park so the spot
could be best location.
Dutch Garden: also known as Dutch cemetery is next known
destination for voyagers. Located close to Kataragam Gate and distance is only 4
kms from Surat.
Surat Castle: list of Surat attraction having another
place identified as Surat Castle. This Old Fort is the heritage memorial built
in 16th century. The founder of castle was Ferozkhan Tuglaq. Presently
the castle is converted into government office, though travelers can visit and
view the surrounding area of city and the river Tapti view as well.
Ambika Niketan Temple: the one more popular pilgrim place
of Surat comes next in tourist list. The temple is known as Ambika Niketan
located near the river Tapti. The shrine was constructed in 1969 devoted to Goddess
Ambika. Visiting shrine in Navrathri could be very special moment as that is
the big festival of Gujarat.
Rangupavan: this is an uncovered theatre considered as
the biggest open theater of India. The gardens and amazing 18 meter high with 10.5
meter big stage is best thing to watch in Rangupavan. Approximately 4000 people can sit at a time in
this theater famous for hosting numerous festivals and events at dissimilar
occasions.
Choppati: Jawaharlal Nehru park of Surat is one best
tourist attraction. The place is also identified Chowpati having oldest and
biggest garden of the city. The musical fountain is best thing to watch in Choppati.
Chintamani Jain Temple: this 400 years old shrine is next
ancient spot for voyagers. This Jain holy place is admired for vegetable paintings
on the wall. The structural design is attractive that same replica temple is constructed
in London which is now 90 years old.
River Side Castle: last place comes in the list is river
side castle established near the river Tapti. The fort was constructed by
Gujarat Sultan in 1546, though it is turned as corporate house of the city.
Attaining to Suart:
By Air: the local airport was closed because of technical
issues in 2001. However, renovation and new technically equipped airport was
begun on 6th May, 2007. The airport situated at Magdalla is fully
operational since 2011 having frequent domestic flights from almost every side
of the nation. The direct flights from Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Amritsar, Srinagar,
Mangalore, Goa, Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad are available for Surat, though the
private flight to Dubai through Mumbai was started by SpiceJet airlines in
September 2012.
By Train: Surat junction is completely controlled by Mumbai Division. Surat Station was started in 1860 AD linked with Bhopal, Mumbai, Delhi,
Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Indore, Vadodara, Jaipur, Satna, Jabalpur, Patna and many
more cities of India. Surat is rapidly developing so the links to many other
cities are also improving regularly. Passenger and express trains from many cities
are having stop in Surat like AKR (August Kranti Rajdhani) Express and MR (Mumbai Rajdhani) Express.
By Road: the heavy traffic of city makes it busy all the
time. The big highways crossing the Surat so the new superhighways are planned
that need to be ended by 2013. The excellent road condition of Surat permits
the voyagers to enjoy high speed driving. Udhana to Mumbai road is best highway
of Gujarat. Some more highways such as Surat-Ahmedabad and Surat-Kolkata are
also clean and properly maintained. Outer Ring Road is planned for the city,
though it will take time to get completed. Around 94 flyovers are into the plan
by 2015 so Surat is having lots of more changes in coming years.