Places to visit in Surat

1. The Purana quila or Old Fort- It was built by Muhammad Tughlak in the 14th century to defend his people from the Bhil tribals.It gives an interesting view of the entire city and one can have a feel of the ancuient architecture.

2. Dutch Gardens- These gardens were built and maintained by the Dutch who ruled over large parts of this area till they lost its control to the British forces. Their ancient cemetery and gardens attract lots of visitors every year.

3. Hajira- Another well known tourist spot is Hajira that lies to the south west of Surat and is famous for its sulphur streams. It is believed that these streams help in curing skin ailments due to the high levels of iron and sulphur found in them, naturally. The virgin beaches of Hajira are a great favorite amongst all tourists who visit Surat.

4. Sardar Patel and Winchester Museums – Another famous museum in Surat is the 100 year old Sardar Patel Museum that houses over 10,000 specimens of art and culture of Surat.

The Winchester Museum on the other hand was put together by an Englishman who was the assistant Collector of Surat under the British rule and preserved many of Surats artifacts in its pristine purity.

5. Dandi- Many Indians visit Surat only to go to Dandi that was a place of the historic dandi march by Gandhiji. Situated along the coast , it is almost 55 kms from Surat and is a place worth a visit.

6. The Textile market in Surat is vast and so attractive that it is a must visit for every avid shopper. You can get saris in all shades and in all budgets. From simple to heavy zari work embroidery sari everything is available at a much cheaper rate.

7. Dumas- Dumas is an excellent health resort which overlooks the Arabian sea and lies'16 kms away from Surat. There are a number of resots and cottages to choose from and are a must go to relax your frayed nerves.

8. Unai- Another tourist attraction lies in Unai which is almost60 kms away from Surat. Buses and taxis are freely available to go to Unai which is famous for its temples of Puranic origins.

9. Bardoli- This is yet another place associated with Indian independence and is known fro its Swaraj Ashram from where Gandhiji had launched a farmer's satyagraha in 1922.

10. Tithal- This is an excellent getaway to escape the city hectic life and spend some serene moments in the lap of nature. It is known for its pristine beaches and palm lined cottages that are a visual treat and a must visit on every tourist’s itinerary.