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Location : Gujarat
Tourist Attractions : Dandi, Gopipura, Winchester Museum
Languages : Gujarati and Hindi
STD Code : (91) - 261
Best time to Visit : October to March

About Surat
The west Indian city of Surat is situated in the state of Gujarat. A prominent port city since the ancient times, Surat has been gaining in importance with each passing year. Surat had been attracting traders and merchants from all corners of the world for its finest variety of silks and spices and thus became one of the country's most prosperous cities during the late 17th and early 18th century. Other accolades associated with the city include the establishment of the first ever warehouse by the British East India Company in the country in 1612. This is also the place from where pilgrims started their sail for the holy city of Mecca during the Mughal rule.

The city was established in 1496 by Mallik Gopi, a Hindu trader who was also the prime minister of Surat. The city was plundered many times during subsequent years but was prospered each time by local traders and merchants till the late 19th century when the establishment of several textile industries made it into one of the most flourishing Indian cities. Today, Surat is the main textile market in the country as also the hub of several multinational companies in India dealing in the field of petrochemicals, steel and cement.

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Tourist Attractions in Surat
Dandi
Close to Surat, Dandi is the place where Mahatma Gandhi carried out his famous salt Satyagraha. The salt Satyagraha is considered to be one of the major landmarks in India's freedom struggle which initiated a movement that continued until the British were finally forced to flee the country.

Gopipura
Gopipura is a tiny village lying close to Surat. The village is named after Gopi, a local brahmin who is also considered to be the founder of Surat.

Winchester Museum
The Winchester Museum, named after Mr.Winchester, the collector of Surat during the British rule, houses a rare collection of articles relating to the history and geography of Surat, some dating back centuries.

Get Aways
Bardoli
The entire state of Gujarat has places that are replete with the memories of Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Father of the Nation'. Bardoli is one such place where Gandhiji launched the farmer's satyagraha in 1921 along with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Situated 34 km from Surat, the Swaraj Ashram at Bardoli has become an important pilgrimage over the years.

Ukai
Ukai is a major irrigation project and dam site of the Gujarat Government. One of the largest dams in the country, it matches the great Bhakra Nangal dam of Punjab in terms of its height and water storage capacity. Ukai is situated just 94 km from Surat.

Bulsar
Another major tourist attraction around Surat, Bulsar is famous for the Vansada National Park. A complete dose of sensory pleasure for wildlife enthusiasts, the park houses a number of endangered animals and birds including leopards, tigers, panthers and wild boars.

Other attractions around Surat include the Old Fort built by Muhammed Tughlaq in the 14th century, Dumas seaside health resort (16 km), the palm fringed Hajira beach (28 km), Ubharat beach (42 km) and Tithal beach (108 km).

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Things to Do
Shopping
Surat has been a shopper's dream come true since the ancient times. With the establishment of a number of industrial units including textile factories, the city has earned a serious reputation as an excellent cloth market. Besides, Surat is also known for its tradition of handicrafts which include woodworks. Local bazaars are an excellent place to shop for zari clothing, diamond jewellery, antique and leather goods.

Stay At
Surat is a major commercial and tourist hot spot of Gujarat. The city boasts of a number of quality hotels and tourist resorts that will ensure you get to experience luxury as well as traditional Indian hospitality. We recommend here some of the best staying options at Surat, Hotel Yuvraj (3 star, situated at city centre just 13 km from airport, 0.5 km from railway station & 0.5 km from bus stand), Holiday Inn Resort (5 star, situated 0.5 km from city centre, 8 km from airport, 8 km from railway station & 10 km from bus stand) and Lords Park Inn International (3 star, situated at city centre just 14 km from the airport). Other hotels in Surat include Hotel Rama Regency (Deluxe), Embassy Hotel and Holiday Homes (both mid range), Simla Guest House and Sarvajanik Hotel (both budget class).

Getting There
By Air : The nearest airport is located at Vadodara which has several connections to and from other major Indian cities. Buses and hired taxis are easily available to reach Surat from Vadodara. An Indian Airlines daily flight from Delhi to Vadodara leaves Delhi at 6:00 AM and reaches Surat at 8:40 AM. For more information on flight timings and schedule, log on to http://indian-airlines.nic.in/

By Rail : The railway station at Surat is located just outside the main city. One of the major stations on the Delhi - Ahmedabad - Mumbai route, the daily trains from Delhi to Surat are Golden Temple Mail, Paschim Exp., Dehradun Exp. and FZR BCT Janta while those from Mumbai are Ahmadabad Exp., Suryanagari Exp., Gujarat Mail, Paschim Exp., Vadodara Exp., Avantika Exp., Bhavnagar Exp. and Sau Janata Exp.

By Road : An excellent network of roads connect Surat with other cities in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi.

Distance from Major Cities

Ahmedabad : 255 Km
Aurangabad : 363 Km
Bhopal : 651 Km
Delhi : 1170 Km
Mumbai : 263 Km
Pune : 362 Km
Udaipur : 507 Km

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