The port city of Surat is situated on the left bank of the Tapi River. Surat is second largest city in Gujarat and ninth largest in India.It is known for its great survival instincts, having survived riots, plague, floods, and bounced back to prosperity each time. Today it is the hub for textile and diamond businesses. About 92 per cent of the world's diamonds are cut and polished here. The district is surrounded by Bharuch, Narmada, Navsari and Dang districts, and the Gulf of Cambay.
Best Time To Visit
Best time to visit Surat is October to March.
Airport/Ways To Reach
Surat Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city. The airport has been inaugurated recently and has made the city all the more accessible for the tourists
Places To Visit
The ancient Dutch Gardens, the tombs in English, Dutch and Armenian cemeteries and Makaipul, the ancient port are places of interest.Other places for sightseeing include the 14th century Old Fort built and the hundred-year old Sardar Patel Museum. There are beaches at Ubhrat (42 km), Tithal (108km), Dumas (16 km) and Hajira (28 km) on the creek of the Arabian Sea.
