Explore the rich historical significance of Surat through its many buildings like Surat Castle, Chintamani Jain Temple, Parsi Agiary, Vir Namad Saraswati Mandir, Bilimora, etc. It is a great place for all the history buffs who love to see various buildings showcasing Surat’s splendid past.
Taste the rich and flavorful cuisine of Gujarat that will make your mouth water every time you pass by a sweet shop. Try out Dhokla, Undhiyu, Surati Locho, Ponk Vadas, etc and the main sweet dish of Surat called Ghari.
Besides rich culture, history, and food, Surat has a lot of haunted stories related to its several secluded beaches. But Dumas Beach is the most haunted out of them all. It is also on the list of one of the most haunted places in India. You can see the black sands of this beach and hear stories of people disappearing from this beach by the locals.
Formerly known as Suryapur, Surat is Gujarat’s second-largest city and is a major industrial hub for textile & diamond-cutting and polishing industry. Ivory handicrafts, embroidery, jewelry you can find everything you are looking for in Surat. The silver and gold jewelry made in this city is sold across the world in massive amounts. Besides this, Surat has a rich historical significance and glorious past. You can see the old parts of the city that are separated by the newer ones, narrow streets and historical buildings. Surat has many historical buildings such as Surat Castle, Chintamani Jain Temple, Parsi Agiary, Vir Namad Saraswati Mandir, Bilimora, and Marjan Shami Roza. Explore the scenic beaches like Nargol, Dumasm Suvali, Dandi, and Tithal. Don’t miss out to try the ultimate Gujarati food like dhokla, Surati Locho, Ponk Vadas, Undhiyu, etc. and the very popular sweet dish called Ghari which is made of puri batter, milk ‘mawa’, ghee, and sugar. Surat will be a great vacation destination with so much to see and do and you will definitely have a memorable holiday!