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. The landmark of Surat happens to be a Castle built by the sultan of Gujarat in 1546. Now the castle houses several government offices. Then there are the tourist attractions of the English, Dutch, and Armenian cemeteries around the Kataragama Gate. The Sardar Patel Museum or the Winchester Museum is another place worth visiting in Surat.
You may visit the health resort on the Arabian Sea- Duma, which is close to Surat. Hajira and Ubharat are other places of interest on the seashore in proximity to Surat.
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