Places To Visit In Surat

Attractions in Surat


Located in the western state of Gujurat, situated at the banks of the Tapti River, Surat is a large seaport of India. When traveling to Surat, one can find several places to visit Surat. Surat has emerged as the economic and commercial hub in the area of South Gujarat. Surat is one of the most urban areas in the western part of India. The best places to visit in Surat are Dumas Beach, Surat Castle, Sardar Patel Museum, Dutch garden, Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo, etc. Surat also holds importance and status in the textile industries and diamond industries. The city cuts and polishes about 90% of the world’s diamonds supply. The city is a boon to architecture lovers, history lovers, and beach lovers. Temple and God are in the heart of Surat. 

Top Tourist attractions in Surat have supported Surat in being one of the fastest-growing cities. It is said, Surat will show extraordinary growth between 2019-2035 while increasing its economical status, and contributing to the GDP. When it comes to history, art, and culture one can find some of the best tourist places in Surat. Top tourist attractions in Surat are the ones that are related to history, culture, and religion. The top places to visit in Surat are related to Lord Krishna. People who are planning a visit to Surat can expect a lot of fun and knowledge. One can find a good number of places to visit in Surat for couples. Surat is a place that never disappoints people, and there are many places to visit in Surat with friends

Sardar Patel Museum

It was established in 1890. It had another name called the Winchester Museum. Post-independence, it was renamed as Sardar Patel Museum. Also known as Sardar Sangrahalaya, this museum premises have more than 8000 ancient relics, Art & science gallery, a planetarium, an amphitheater, an auditorium, and a restaurant.

Ambaji Temple

Ambika Niketan Temple is a prominent pilgrimage site in Surat. It is located on the river banks of River Tapi. It was built in 1969 with two stories and houses Ashtabuja Ambika as the main deity with many mini shrines built around them. It is mainly crowded during the Navratri celebrations.

Swaminarayan Temple

It is the first temple constructed with a pink stone. It has one main shrine in which the idol of Ladila Shree Ghanshyam Maharaj is installed. It is a popular religious spot in Surat. Swaminarayan or Sahajanand Swami is said to be the incarnation of Lord Narayana. It is a Vaishnavism temple.

Science Centre

It is a multi-facility complex built by the Surat Municipal Corporation in 2009. The complex houses a Science center, an art gallery, an auditorium, a museum, a planetarium, and an amphitheater. It is one of its kind in western India. It shows science exhibits and dedicated galleries for Space, Diamond, Textile are present.

Surat Castle

This historical Castle was planned and built between 1540 and 1546 by Khudawand Khan. It was mainly constructed to counteract the attacks of the Portuguese. This is such an iconic site that stands as a symbol of resilience and defense against foreign invaders.

Dutch Garden

It is a Dutch-style garden characterized by efficient use of space, topiary use, and small artificial canals of long, rectangular thin stretches of water. It has a serene atmosphere and is located in Nanpura. River Tapi flows by one side and the mausoleum of Baron Adrian Van Reed who established the first Dutch port is also there.

ISKCON Temple

Locally known as Shri Shri Radha Damodhar Mandir was founded by ISKCON in 1978. Marvelous architecture design along with beautiful idols of Lord Krishna and Lord Rama is one of the main attractions here. The temple complex also has a guest house and shops for purchasing souvenirs and books.

Chintamani Jain Temple

It was built in 1699 during the rule of Aurangzeb. It was constructed to honor Solanki King Kumarpal and his Jain advisor Acharya Hemachandraji. This old Surat temple may look simple from the outside but has beautiful wood carvings and ceiling paintings made from natural vegetable colors.

Dumas Beach

This rural beach is located on the Arabian sea. It is known for its black sand and is famous for being in the top 35 haunted spots in India, because it was once used as a Hindu burial site, according to folklore. Nearby is the Dariya Ganesh Temple and shops sell Bhajiya and other Indian snacks.

Dandi Beach

It is one of the most iconic and cleanest beaches in the Arabian sea. It is a historically important site since Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt tax law of the British after the Salt march from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to here. It has two monuments - India Gate celebrating Gandhiji breaking the salt law and the other is a statue of Gandhiji picking saline mud.

Jagdish Chandra bose Aquarium

It is located in the Pal region of Surat and is considered one of the best tourist sites. It has more than 100 species of aquatic creatures in 52 special tanks with their natural ecosystem. It has an international standard infrastructure and is one-of-a-kind in India. It houses snowflake eels, American lobsters, stingrays, piranhas, ghost fish, turtles, and so on.

 

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Some of the best places to visit in Surat are Dumas Beach, Surat Castle, Sardar Patel Museum, Amaazia Water Park, Dutch Garden. These destinations count among the best tourist places in Surat and are very popular due to the uniqueness and fun they offer to the visitors.

Top places to visit in Surat for outdoor activities are Sarthana Nature Park, Dumas Beach, Ubharat beach, Snow park Ski & Snowboard, Water Sports, Parasailing, and Paragliding.

Surat's textile industry as well as the diamond industry is world-recognized. Also, the pace with which Surat's economy is booming, by 2035 it will become the center of commercials. Apart from that, Surat is tourist-friendly. People can find exciting places to visit in Surat for couples. Beaches, Museums, Zoo all add up to the amazing list of places to visit in surat with friends.  

Surat is one of the most visited cities in India. People traveling to Gujurat, make sure they add Surat to their list. Some of the places to visit in Surat are very soothing and calm. Most of the places to visit in Surat give adventure experiences, while others contribute towards rich architecture and ancient historical stories. Combining all of it, Surat is a combination of places and all the places to visit in Surat are capable of an amazing experience. Surat is worth visiting. 

The hill stations near Surat are Wilson Hills, Saputara, Don Hill Station, Igatpuri, Champaner Pavagadh, Matheran, Lonavala, and Mount Abu. 

Interesting places to visit in Surat for a long drive are Bardoli, Navsari, Silvassa, Saputara, Vadodara etc. 

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