Created Date: 12 April 2014

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About SuratSurat is a city in the district with the same name located in the state of Gujarat. Referred as acity of Silk and Diamond, Surat is considered as an important commercial hub of Gujarat. It hasa major gem industry and around 90% of the world’s diamonds are cut here. Apart from thesefeatures, this city is the second largest city in Gujarat and ninth largest city in India. It is locatedon the banks of the Tapti River.

The history of Surat gives a glimpse of its varied heritage of the past. With a reference in theMahabharata, 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 alsoset up their business centres in the city. There was a time, when Surat had a port with thecapacity 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 byMuhammad Tughlak. Another famous castle is River Side Castle, built by the Sultan of Gujaratin 1546, which is located on the shores of the River Tapti. Apart from forts, there are othertourist spots like Dutch Garden, Sardar Patel Museum, Rangupavan, Dumas (sea side) andTextile Market.

The city has an ancient temple, Chintanamani Jain Temple, which has religious significance forthe 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 withvegetable dyes.

Surat Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city, but it is not functional. The nearest airport isat Vadodara, which has regular flights run by leading airlines. The airport is connected to majorcities of India that incluses Delhi, Jaipur, Bhavnagar and Mumbai.

Surat is well connected by roads to the cities like Ahmadabad, Mumbai and Vadodara. The cityhas its own railway station and number of express and passenger trains from Mumbai toAhmadabad pass across the city.

During summers, the temperature of the city goes up to 40° Celsius, and in winters, it comesdown to 12° Celsius. Visiting Surat in any season is comfortable, however, the best time to behere is between October and March.

InformationState: GujaratFamous for/as: CityAltitude: 13 MPincode: 395001District: SuratLanguage: Gujarati,HindiSTD code: 0261Weather: Summer 22 To 32°C, Winter 15 To 30°C

Top attractions in Surat recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersDutch Gardens

Type: GardenEntry: PaidRanked: 13 Of 21

Sardar Patel MuseumType: MuseumEntry: PaidRanked:Page 2/9

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Ranked: 7 Of 21Timings: 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 ParkType: National ParkEntry: PaidRanked: 10 Of 21Timings: Summer - 09:00 To 17:30 , Winter - 09:00 To 17:30

Hazira PortType: PortEntry: FreeRanked: 20 Of 21Timings: 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

RangupavanType: Entertainment CentreEntry: PaidRanked: 17 Of 21Timings: 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

HajiraType: BeachEntry: FreeRanked: 3 Of 21

DumasType: BeachEntry: FreeRanked: 2 Of 21

Gaurav PathType: StreetEntry: FreeRanked: 9 Of 21

ChoppatiType: GardenEntry: PaidRanked:

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Ranked: 18 Of 21Timings: 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

Surat CastleType: FortEntry: PaidRanked: 14 Of 21

Popular hotels in Surat recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersThe Gateway Hotel

Price: Rs. 5,900 - 18,400Ranked: 1 Of 93Ratings: 6.07/7 (10 Reviews)Address: Ambika Niketan, Athwa Line,

Surat Dumas Road,Surat

Phone: 0261-6697000Website: 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 areexcellent like continental, indian and the local foods are really amazing....Itsgood to..." - Abhinay , , 2 months ago

Lords PlazaPrice: Rs. Upto 6,000Ranked: 2 Of 93Ratings: 5.53/7 (11 Reviews)Address: Delhi Gate

Ring RoadSurat

Phone: 0261-2418300Website: 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 enjoyedfood there. Surat is good place to visit. But hotel location is very crowdy.Surat..." - Bharath , , 2 weeks ago

Ginger HotelPrice:

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Price: Rs. Upto 4,000Ranked: 3 Of 93Ratings: 4.93/7 (11 Reviews)Address: Off Dumus Road

Near Iskon MallPiplod

Phone: 0261-6666333Website: Www.gingerhotels.com"the hotel was good i was very comfortable. The hotel has just one draw backthe use chlorine for purification that is a bit porblem if u can inprove that it verygood place...................... roooms very good and hotel staff was very good the..."- Vrushank , Mumbai, Today

The Grand BhagwatiPrice: Rs. 3,300 - 25,000Ranked: 4 Of 93Ratings: 6.01/7 (6 Reviews)Address: Magdalla Circle,

Dumas Road,Phone: 0261-2727000Website: Www.thegrandbhagwati.com"I went to TGB surat last week. I must say it was really a great experience. Thestaff was very courteous and polite. Interiors were really awesome. The purplecolor gives you a very vibrant feel. Bathroom was also great with excellentshower panel..." - Keyur Mehta, Ahmedabad, 3 months ago

Ostria HotelPrice: Rs. 1,200 - 2,000Ranked: 5 Of 93Ratings: 4.03/7 (7 Reviews)Address: Meghani Tower

Dehli Gate, SuratPhone: 0261-2423233Website: Www.hotelostria.inPreferred by: Single, Couple | Surat Travellers"quality of room srvice is good.House keiping is also good." - Kaistha Anshul,Mumbai, 1 year ago

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Alfa HotelPrice: Rs. Upto 1,300Ranked: 6 Of 93Ratings: 4.57/7 (7 Reviews)Address: Near Jain Dharam Shala

Opp: Rly. St., SuratPhone: 0261-2441127"few steps to Surat railway station, convenient traffic, reasonable price Veg andnon veg foods are available, nice reception, clean and clear rooms, no free wifithere. Many people select this hotel , good for business travellers ,..." - Jiangguodong , , 2 weeks ago

Yuvraj HotelPrice: Rs. 2,500 - 2,900Ranked: 7 Of 93Ratings: 5.58/7 (5 Reviews)Address: Gulambaba Mill Compound

SuratPhone: 0261-2413001Website: Www.bestwesternindia.com"Hotels location was exceptional, from their all the tourist destinations werenearby. Cost at which it was available was very good. Breakfast served has lotof variety. Amenities were excellent. But as renovation was going on, there wassome..." - Monish powar , , 3 weeks ago

Budget Inn HospicePrice: Rs. 1,600 - 2,200Ranked: 8 Of 93Ratings: 5.12/7 (4 Reviews)Address: Near Railway Station,

Khand BazarPhone: 0261-2542434Website: Www.budgetinnchainhotels.com"Good experiance to stay @ Hospice & good service provided by the people,gud city to view...................................." - K.sripada , , 1 year ago

Golden Plaza HotelPrice: Rs. Upto 1,300Ranked:

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Ranked: 9 Of 93Ratings: 5.59/7 (3 Reviews)Address: 4th Floor, Belgium Square

Silver Plaza ComplexOpp: Linear Bus Stand, Surat

Phone: 0261-2421948"we are coming in this hotel always business purpose. interior are good nicehotel room services very good well behavior hotel staff. location good in mainmarket of surat. room are clean comfortable bed no any disturb on sleepingtime...." - Mr Pranav, , 3 months ago

Ashoka International HotelPrice: Rs. 500 - 2,500Ranked: 10 Of 93Ratings: 5.03/7 (5 Reviews)Address: Opp Smc Medical College

Sahara DarwajUmarwada, Surat

Phone: 0261-6535301Preferred by: Single | Mumbai Travellers"hotel ashoka international is the best hotel in surat" - Rohan chandukaJony, , 1 year ago

Best way to travel from Mumbai to SuratSurat is a renowned city in the Indian state of Gujarat and was formally known as Suryapur. It islocated at a distance of around 285 km away from Mumbai, a journey of about 4 hours 10minutes. The city is well connected to Mumbai through all modes of transport like air, road andrailways. However, the best way to reach the city is by car and one can use the NH 8 via Kasa110 km-> Bhilad 153 km->, and Pipalgabhan 224 km-> Surat to reach comfortably. There arevarious petrol pumps, ATMs and restaurants on the way to Mumbai from Surat. Many dhabasare also available along the route.

Transport options from Mumbai to SuratMumbai to Surat By Car: Take a cab from Mumbai to Surat, which takes around 5 hours. Thecost 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 takesaround 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 hours30 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 IRCTCand the Indian Railways. Economic and convenient, ideal for families with kids and seniorcitizens.

Read more Travel options on HolidayIQ.com> Mumbai To Surat (249Km)> Ahmedabad To Surat (207Km)> Delhi To Surat (942Km)> Pune To Surat (315Km)> Nagpur To Surat (651Km)> Bangalore To Surat (1048Km)> Hyderabad To Surat (730Km)> Jaipur To Surat (704Km)

Surat weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Surat

Best Time to Visit SuratSurat, formerly known as Suryapur, is located on the bank of Tapti River in Gujarat. The bestduration to visit Surat is anytime between October and March. The city has a tropical-savannaclimate, which means summers are hot, monsoons bring heavy rainfall and winters are cool andpleasant. Surat has earned the nickname 'Diamond Capital of the World' since approximately92% of the entire world's diamonds are cut and polished in this city.Summer in SuratSummer in Surat carries on from March to June. The maximum temperature during the hottestmonths of April and May is approximately 40° C.Monsoon in SuratSurat experiences monsoon from June to September during which the average maximumtemperature is 32° C.Winter in SuratWinter months of December, January and February are accompanied by scanty rainfall. Theaverage temperature during this time is around 23° C. This is the time when the weather here ismost pleasant. For outdoor activities within the city, there isn't much to do other than visiting thewater park and enjoying water sports. Wildlife enthusiasts can visit the Vansada National Parksituated not very far from the city where one can spot panthers, wild boar, leopards and tigers.About HolidayIQ.comHolidayIQ.com is a premier holiday information portal powered by India's first & biggest travel

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