Created Date: 12 April 2014

Best of Surat Recommended by Indian travellers

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16 travel stories about Surat by Indian travellers

Guide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visit

About Surat
Surat is a city in the district with the same name located in the state of Gujarat. Referred as a city of Silk and Diamond, Surat is considered as an important commercial hub of Gujarat. It has a major gem industry and around 90% of the worlds diamonds are cut here. Apart from these features, this city is the second largest city in Gujarat and ninth largest city in India. It is located on the banks of the Tapti River. The history of Surat gives a glimpse of its varied heritage of the past. With a reference in the Mahabharata, Surat has a long history that has given it a significant place in the history of India. Parsis had started settling down in the city in the 12th century. The Dutch and Portuguese also set up their business centres in the city. There was a time, when Surat had a port with the capacity to harbour 84 ships at a time.
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The major tourist attraction of the city is Surat Castle, which was built in the 14th century by Muhammad Tughlak. Another famous castle is River Side Castle, built by the Sultan of Gujarat in 1546, which is located on the shores of the River Tapti. Apart from forts, there are other tourist spots like Dutch Garden, Sardar Patel Museum, Rangupavan, Dumas (sea side) and Textile Market. The city has an ancient temple, Chintanamani Jain Temple, which has religious significance for the people in Gujarat. The temple was constructed during the rule of the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, in 1699 A.D. The temple is known for its wooden craftsmanship and drawing with vegetable dyes. Surat Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city, but it is not functional. The nearest airport is at Vadodara, which has regular flights run by leading airlines. The airport is connected to major cities of India that incluses Delhi, Jaipur, Bhavnagar and Mumbai. Surat is well connected by roads to the cities like Ahmadabad, Mumbai and Vadodara. The city has its own railway station and number of express and passenger trains from Mumbai to Ahmadabad pass across the city. During summers, the temperature of the city goes up to 40 Celsius, and in winters, it comes down to 12 Celsius. Visiting Surat in any season is comfortable, however, the best time to be here is between October and March.

Information
State: Gujarat Famous for/as: City Altitude: 13 M Pincode: 395001 District: Surat Language: Gujarati,Hindi STD code: 0261 Weather: Summer 22 To 32C, Winter 15 To 30C

Top attractions in Surat recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Dutch Gardens Type: Garden Entry: Paid Ranked: 13 Of 21
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Sardar Patel Museum

Type: Museum Entry: Paid Ranked:

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Ranked: 7 Of 21 Timings: Monday - Friday - 11:45 To 17:45 , Saturday - 11:45 To 17:45 , Sunday - 14:45 To 17:45 , Public Holidays - 11:45 To 17:45 Vansada National Park Type: National Park Entry: Paid Ranked: 10 Of 21 Timings: Summer - 09:00 To 17:30 , Winter - 09:00 To 17:30
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Hazira Port Type: Port Entry: Free Ranked: 20 Of 21 Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 19:00
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Rangupavan Type: Entertainment Centre Entry: Paid Ranked: 17 Of 21 Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 19:00
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Hajira

Type: Beach Entry: Free Ranked: 3 Of 21 Dumas Type: Beach Entry: Free Ranked: 2 Of 21
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Gaurav Path Type: Street Entry: Free Ranked: 9 Of 21

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Choppati Type: Garden Entry: Paid Ranked:

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Ranked: 18 Of 21 Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 19:00 Castle Type: Fort Entry: Paid Ranked: 14 Of 21
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Popular hotels in Surat recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

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The Gateway Hotel Price: Rs. 5,900 - 18,400 Ranked: 1 Of 93 Ratings: 6.07/7 (10 Reviews) Address: Ambika Niketan, Athwa Line, Surat Dumas Road, Surat Phone: 0261-6697000 Website: Www.thegatewayhotels.com "Its a very nice hotel with much more facilities like swimming pool, spa, gym, they are providing excellent facilities to the guest and mostly the food are excellent like continental, indian and the local foods are really amazing....Its good to..." - Abhinay , , 2 months ago Read 10 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com Lords Plaza Price: Rs. Upto 6,000 Ranked: 2 Of 93 Ratings: 5.53/7 (11 Reviews) Address: Delhi Gate Ring Road Surat Phone: 0261-2418300 Website: Www.lordshotels.com "I enjoyed stay at this hotel. Room was good. It was really unique experience. This place is very good to visit. Room was good. It was well equipped. I enjoyed food there. Surat is good place to visit. But hotel location is very crowdy. Surat..." - Bharath , , 2 weeks ago Read 11 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com Ginger Hotel Price:

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Price: Rs. Upto 4,000 Ranked: 3 Of 93 Ratings: 4.93/7 (11 Reviews) Address: Off Dumus Road Near Iskon Mall Piplod Phone: 0261-6666333 Website: Www.gingerhotels.com "the hotel was good i was very comfortable. The hotel has just one draw back the use chlorine for purification that is a bit porblem if u can inprove that it very good place...................... roooms very good and hotel staff was very good the..." - Vrushank , Mumbai, Today Read 11 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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The Grand Bhagwati Price: Rs. 3,300 - 25,000 Ranked: 4 Of 93 Ratings: 6.01/7 (6 Reviews) Address: Magdalla Circle, Dumas Road, Phone: 0261-2727000 Website: Www.thegrandbhagwati.com "I went to TGB surat last week. I must say it was really a great experience. The staff was very courteous and polite. Interiors were really awesome. The purple color gives you a very vibrant feel. Bathroom was also great with excellent shower panel..." - Keyur Mehta, Ahmedabad, 3 months ago Read 6 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com Ostria Hotel Price: Ranked: Ratings: Address: Rs. 1,200 - 2,000 5 Of 93 4.03/7 (7 Reviews) Meghani Tower Dehli Gate, Surat Phone: 0261-2423233 Website: Www.hotelostria.in Preferred by: Single, Couple | Surat Travellers "quality of room srvice is good.House keiping is also good." - Kaistha Anshul, Mumbai, 1 year ago Read 7 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

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Alfa Hotel Price: Rs. Upto 1,300 Ranked: 6 Of 93 Ratings: 4.57/7 (7 Reviews) Address: Near Jain Dharam Shala Opp: Rly. St., Surat Phone: 0261-2441127 "few steps to Surat railway station, convenient traffic, reasonable price Veg and non veg foods are available, nice reception, clean and clear rooms, no free wifi there. Many people select this hotel , good for business travellers ,..." - Jiang guodong , , 2 weeks ago Read 7 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com Yuvraj Hotel Price: Rs. 2,500 - 2,900 Ranked: 7 Of 93 Ratings: 5.58/7 (5 Reviews) Address: Gulambaba Mill Compound Surat Phone: 0261-2413001 Website: Www.bestwesternindia.com "Hotels location was exceptional, from their all the tourist destinations were nearby. Cost at which it was available was very good. Breakfast served has lot of variety. Amenities were excellent. But as renovation was going on, there was some..." - Monish powar , , 3 weeks ago Read 5 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com Budget Inn Hospice Price: Rs. 1,600 - 2,200 Ranked: 8 Of 93 Ratings: 5.12/7 (4 Reviews) Address: Near Railway Station, Khand Bazar Phone: 0261-2542434 Website: Www.budgetinnchainhotels.com "Good experiance to stay @ Hospice & good service provided by the people, gud city to view...................................." - K.sripada , , 1 year ago Read 4 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com Golden Plaza Hotel Price: Rs. Upto 1,300 Ranked:

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Ranked: 9 Of 93 Ratings: 5.59/7 (3 Reviews) Address: 4th Floor, Belgium Square Silver Plaza Complex Opp: Linear Bus Stand, Surat Phone: 0261-2421948 "we are coming in this hotel always business purpose. interior are good nice hotel room services very good well behavior hotel staff. location good in main market of surat. room are clean comfortable bed no any disturb on sleeping time...." - Mr Pranav, , 3 months ago Read 3 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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International Hotel Price: Ranked: Ratings: Address: Rs. 500 - 2,500 10 Of 93 5.03/7 (5 Reviews) Opp Smc Medical College Sahara Darwaj Umarwada, Surat Phone: 0261-6535301 Preferred by: Single | Mumbai Travellers "hotel ashoka international is the best hotel in surat" - Rohan chanduka Jony, , 1 year ago Read 5 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

Best way to travel from Mumbai to Surat

Surat is a renowned city in the Indian state of Gujarat and was formally known as Suryapur. It is located at a distance of around 285 km away from Mumbai, a journey of about 4 hours 10 minutes. The city is well connected to Mumbai through all modes of transport like air, road and railways. However, the best way to reach the city is by car and one can use the NH 8 via Kasa 110 km-> Bhilad 153 km->, and Pipalgabhan 224 km-> Surat to reach comfortably. There are various petrol pumps, ATMs and restaurants on the way to Mumbai from Surat. Many dhabas are also available along the route.

Transport options from Mumbai to Surat

Mumbai to Surat By Car: Take a cab from Mumbai to Surat, which takes around 5 hours. The cost of cabs ranges from INR 15 to INR 25 per km, depending upon the type of car. Additionally, you also need to pay toll tax. Ideal for families, senior citizens and groups. Mumbai to Surat By Bus: There are several buses available from Mumbai to Surat and it takes around 5 hours to reach Surat City by bus. The bus stand at Surat is situated at a distance of
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about a km from the city centre. Cheaper and ideal for backpackers and groups. Mumbai to Surat By Train: The time taken for travelling from Surat to Mumbai is about 4 hours 30 minutes. All types of trains like superfast, express and locals ply between Mumbai and Surat. In almost all stations, you can find refreshment stalls and fast food outlets maintained by IRCTC and the Indian Railways. Economic and convenient, ideal for families with kids and senior citizens.

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Surat weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Surat
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Best Time to Visit Surat Surat, formerly known as Suryapur, is located on the bank of Tapti River in Gujarat. The best duration to visit Surat is anytime between October and March. The city has a tropical-savanna climate, which means summers are hot, monsoons bring heavy rainfall and winters are cool and pleasant. Surat has earned the nickname 'Diamond Capital of the World' since approximately 92% of the entire world's diamonds are cut and polished in this city. Summer in Surat Summer in Surat carries on from March to June. The maximum temperature during the hottest months of April and May is approximately 40 C. Monsoon in Surat Surat experiences monsoon from June to September during which the average maximum temperature is 32 C. Winter in Surat Winter months of December, January and February are accompanied by scanty rainfall. The average temperature during this time is around 23 C. This is the time when the weather here is most pleasant. For outdoor activities within the city, there isn't much to do other than visiting the water park and enjoying water sports. Wildlife enthusiasts can visit the Vansada National Park situated not very far from the city where one can spot panthers, wild boar, leopards and tigers.

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