Surat, India

Surat

Surat keeps a refreshing mixture of the young and the old in its highly established, highly populated city. A moat, used as a unique and creative method of division, separates the city’s older, rich areas of narrow streets and beautifully designed houses from the newer parts of the suburbs.

Surat is highly recognized for its diamond businesses, actually holding the spot of the world’s diamond capital. In 2005, a whopping and impressive 92% of the world’s diamonds were polished and cut in this city. The textile business is another thriving attribution, and Surat is known as the textile capital of India – not to mention its nickname of “Silk City.”

Surat is a crafty, creative and prosperous city with a thriving economy, attracting a large amount of visitors each year. With the addictive spiciness of the food mingled with the excitement of their popular celebrations, Surat is promised to please all your senses.

With your choice of attractions such as gardens, beaches, parks, or profound art museums (including the Sardar Patel Museum, holding an established collection of over 10,000 arts and crafts) Surat is sure to assist you in both the levels of excitement and the relaxation which is a necessity in taking a trip. No matter your choice of entertainment, Surat is very sophisticated in all its bearing and will deliver to you in its fullest.

Welcome yourself to explore Surat, where you are free to enjoy the absolute elegance this city has to offer.

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Surat Facts

State: Gujarat

Surat Key Attractions: Dutch Gardens, Chintamani Jain Temple and Surat Castle (Fort)

Airport: Surat Airport

Railway Station: Surat Railway Station

Surat Weather: Summer - Mar to Jun (42C to 24C); Winter - Oct to Feb (31C to 12C)

Best Time to Visit Surat: October to March

Surat STD Code: 0261