Surat Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Gujarat, India
About Surat
Surat(Hindi: सूरत,Gujarati: સુરત) is a port city and administrative headquarters of the Surat District. As of 2011, Surat and its metropolitan area had a population of approximately 4.5 million. It is the second largest city in Gujarat and 9th largest in India. Surat is a major gemstone centre, and over 92% of the world's diamonds are cut here. The city is on the banks of the Tapti River, and was a major port during the British colonial era. However, due to damming projects, the Tapti River become unnavigable and a new port was constructed down stream at the suburb of Hazira. Surat is largely off the trail for foreign tourists. As a result, travelling there can provide some interest for the experienced traveller of India. Rickshaw drivers and hotel staff speak almost no English, making ord
Top Attractions in Surat
Explore the best things to see and do in Surat:
- ★Andrew Library
- ★Causeway
- ★Chintanamani Jain Temple
- ★City Science Centre
- ★Diamond market
- ★Dutch, English and Armenian Cemeteries
- ★Dutch Garden
- ★Gopi Talav
Where to Eat in Surat
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barbecue Nation
- 🍴Budget Inn Bellevue
- 🍴Crazy Bite
- 🍴Golden Dragon
- 🍴Kandeel Revolving Restaurant
- 🍴Little Italy
Where to Stay in Surat
- 🏨Best Western Yuvraj
- 🏨Budget Inn Bellevue
- 🏨Courtyard Marriott
- 🏨Ginger
- 🏨Hotel Park Inn
- 🏨Hotel Taj Gateway
Surat Travel Guide Sections
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