Surat, the second largest city of Gujarat state, is known for its diamond business.This commercial city of Gujarat accounts for more than 90 per cent of world’s diamond cutting and polishing business and hence it is sometimes referred as the diamond of city of India. Besides, the city is home to several places of interest which attract a number of tourists from different parts of the country.

The old fort :

The old fort of Surat is a key attraction of Surat. It is a historical significance structure in the region. The fort was built by Muhammad Tughalak during the 14th century. The fort was built as fortification against attacks by Bhil groups. Your tour to Gujarat is incomplete without your visit to Surat’s vast textile market. Surat is also famous for its large scale textile market in the country.

Dumas Beach:

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Dumas beach, situated just 16 km away from Surat, the beach is famous tourist place and for black sand. Apart from this traveler can visit a Dariya Ganesh temple adjoining the beach. There are plenty of Cottages and hotels are available for the accommodation facility.

Jagdish Chandra Bose Aquarium:

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 Bardoli :

Bardoli is another place of interest located around the city of Surat. The place has historical significance in Gujarat as well as in India because it was the same place where the father of the nation, 'Mahatma Gandhi' started his famous Bardoli Satyagraha against policies of British in India. In memory of this historical event, Swaraj Ashram has been built there.

Bulsar :

Vansda national park

Bulsar, known for its Vansda National Park is another major attraction near Surat. The place offers wild life adventure tourism in the state. Jeep safaris are available for the tourists to have close views of wild animals in their natural habitat. Hajira Beach is yet another place of attraction to be visited around the city. Located just 28 km away from Surat, Hajira Beach is known for its vast spread golden sand, cool and pleasant air and large number of lush green Casurina trees situated along the shore of Arabian Sea.

Getting there: 

By Air: 

Surat has it's own domestic airport which is 11 kms away from the city center. You can rent a taxi at the Surat airport to reach your destination.

By Rail: 

Surat also has it's own railway station which is well connected to the almost all major cities in the state and country.

By Road:

Surat has very good roads which are connected to all other major towns such as Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Mumbai. 

Ahmedabad to Surat approximate distance is 275 Kms and takes approximately 4 hours 11 mins by road.