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City Information
From being a city of diamonds and textiles Surat today is a fast developing modern commercial center. Situated on the banks of river Tapti and in close proximity to the Arabian Sea, it provides a perfect mix of business with pleasure. While at Surat you may visit many Hindu, Jain, and Parsi temples and mosques.
In 1546, the Sultan of Gujarat built a castle in Surat on the banks of the Tapi. Nowadays, this place houses several government offices.
There are English, Dutch, and Armenian cemeteries around the Kataragama Gate. There is a massive mausoleum of Baron Adrian Van Reede, who died here in 1691.
Sardar Patel Museum was established in 1898 and originally named as Winchester Museum. It displays over 10,000 exhibits of arts and crafts. The museum is open from 11.45 am to 13.45 pm on Tuesday to Saturday and 14.45 pm to 17.45 pm on Sunday. The museum remains closed on Monday and public holidays.
Surat is home to many Hindu, Jain, and Parsi temples and mosques.
There are several places to be seen around Surat:
Duma is around 16 km off Surat and a popular health resort on the Arabian Sea. Accommodation facilities are available in various cottages around the place.
Hajira (28 km) is a seaside resort and famous as a picnic spot.
Ubharat is an upcoming beach resort around 42 km off Surat.
Navsari is around 29 km south of Surat and known as the headquarters of Parsis since their settlement in Surat.
Udvada, near Surat, has the distinction of having the oldest sacred fire of Parsis in India. It is said that the fire was brought from Persia.
In the month of January/February, a week preceding Holi, the local tribes have a major festival in the forested region. The festival is known as Dang Durbar.
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