Surat is a large city beside the Tapi River in Gujarat, India. The diamond city of India and the world, where 80% of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished, Currently most of the diamond polishing workshops are running in the Varachha area of Surat, mostly by the people of the Patel community. Also called the Silk City of India, Surat is also known for silk weaving. Surat is famous for its cotton mills and Surat Zari Craft. Surat is the biggest center of MMF (man-made fiber) in India.
It has a total of 381 dyeing and printing mills and 41,100 power loom units. Surat is also a major IT industry hub. Surat remains a major commercial center for textiles, and the New Textile Market area is lined with fabric shops. Overlooking the river, Surat Castle was built in the 1500s to defend the city against Portuguese colonists. Nearby, the Dutch, Armenian and English cemeteries contain elaborate colonial-era tombs. Being one of the most visited cities in India, Surat offers many popular and amazing places to visit for an understanding of the different aspects of the city.
Well connected rail, sea, road, and air the city is the cleanest city of India. Open to tourist throughout the year, the best time to visit Surat is from September to March. Surat is famous for its food. The most famous dishes of surat include Locho, Ghari (sweet), Surti Bhusu, Alupuri, Ponk, Undhiyu, Dhokla, Khaman, Sev Khamani, and more. People in Surat are so fond of food that a lane called ” Khaudra Gali” which means foodie’s lane exists. This lane houses all stalls of various types of dishes specialty being Mysore Dosa.
The city is a shopper’s delight being a commercial center for textiles in the country. Shoppers can buy anything from silk and brocade, khadi, handloom, as well as bangles, diamond jewelry, silverware, ivory and wood artifacts, and handicrafts here, thereby making Surat a popular weddingshopping destination. There are numerous places worth visiting in and around Surat. As a result, traveling there can provide some interest for the experienced traveler of India. these include Chintanamani Jain Temple, Ambika Niketan Temple, City Science Centre, Diamond market.
Dutch, English, and Armenian Cemeteries in Karatgam Road, Dutch Garden, Lake Garden, Mugal Sarai, Sarthana Jakatnaka. Nature Park, Rangupavan open-air theatre, Sardar Patel Museum, Surat castle (Old Fort), Gopi Talav, and Andrew Library. Being an important business center there are numerous hotels, lodges, and resorts that provide luxuriously, mid-range to budget accommodation to tourists.
there are also numerous restaurants that serve a variety of traditional gujarati cuisine as well as #chinese, Indian, and international cuisine. Nightlife in Surat is centered around shoppingmalls that not only house numerous branded showrooms selling a myriad range of international products but also multiplex showing a variety of films. Tourists can also visit Canada National Park, Dumas & Hajira, Navsari, and other nearby attractions or enjoy a beach walk at Tithal Beach.
