Tourist Spots in Surat.

Dumas Bardoli Bulsar Udvada The Old Fort Dutch Garden Rangupavan Vansada National Park Hajira Sardar Patel Museum Dandi in Surat Textile Market in Surat

Dumas is one of the most visited tourist spots in Surat. Dumas is situated at a distance of 16 kilometers from the city of Surat. This place is a popular tourist attraction in Surat. The tourists coming from outside Gujarat can take accommodation in this beautiful place to relax and at the same time take care of their health. Dumas is known for the health resort that is situated in the south east of Surat city. Tourists can savor the scenic beauty of the Arabian Sea from Dumas. The ideal time to visit Surat in Gujarat is from the months of October to March. The weather in Dumas remains very pleasant during this time of the year and tourists can enjoy to their heart's content while they stay in this health resort. The health resort in Dumas offers accommodation to tourists. They can book rooms in the cottages in Dumas. The cottages are equipped with modern day facilities and the hospitable atmosphere is ever welcoming to the tourists. The health resort helps not only to cure the ailments of the body but it also helps to rejuvenate one's soul and body. Bulsar is one of the tourist attractions in Surat in Gujarat. This tourist spot is located very near to Surat. Tourists from different parts of the country as well as nature lovers visit Bulsar. During the months of October to March, it is an ideal time to visit the tourist spots in Surat. Bulsar district of Gujarat is mainly known for a national park. The national park situated in Bulsar is known as Vansda National Park. The tourists can arrange jeep safaris to go around in the park. They will get to see many wild animals there. In Vansda National Park, leopards, panthers, tigers and wild boars are found. It is a haven for the wild animals and it is a pleasure of the animal lovers to observe them closely. Surat in Gujarat can be reached by trains that are available from some of the major cities in the country. Tourists can also avail airplanes or bus services to reach Surat. Once the tourists reach Surat, they can avail any means of local transport to reach Bulsar. Udvada is situated very near to the city of Surat. It is a small town in the district of Valsad in Gujarat. Tourists coming for a tour to Surat may take their time out to visit this holy town of Udvada. The government of Gujarat has taken major steps to upgrade Udvada and increase its civic amenities and tourist profile in the last few years. Travelers coming from outside Gujarat can avail air services that link Surat with other major cities of the country. They can also access railway and bus service to reach Surat. The Old Fort is one of the popular tourist attractions in Surat. This fort of Surat has close association with the history of India. In the 14th century, the Old Fort has been constructed. Muhammed Tughlak, the then ruler took the initiative to build this fort in Surat. The Old Fort in Surat had been built by Tughlak as a fortification against the attack of Bhils. Bhils, were local tribal people of this region who rose against the Mughal ruler of India.The Old Fort is not merely a tourist spot in Surat but it has a historical importance. Surat has been always a witness to many incidents that are historically important. Surat is a bustling port city sited in the state of Gujarat. A forerunner of India's industrial enterprises, Surat is shrouded in history and myriads of reference of its former efflorescence can be found in the chronicles of the Mahabarata, the annals of the foreign travelers and the British and Dutch colonial powers. A beautiful relic of Surat's glorious past are the magnificent and sprawling Dutch Gardens. The Dutch Gardens are a hallmark of the erstwhile Dutch settlements in India. The sprawling gardens that bear telltale symbols of a bygone era also house an ancient Dutch cemetery. The pristine sepulchers stand grandly while flowery inscriptions glorifying the virtues of the deceased are carved on the epitaphs. Rather than invoking fear or dread, these edifices are awe-inspiring symbols of

history. Makaipul, the original port that was once upon a time the center of maritime trade is also housed in the vicinity of the spectacular Dutch Gardens. The Rangupavan open air amphitheater is a one of a kind edifice that is considered to be the largest arena of the Indian subcontinent. The theater is a imposing edifice that towers at a height of 18 meters and sprawls across several rambling acres. The 18 m hight theater encompasses a stage of 10.5 m. The open theater set amidst a picturesque setting has a capacity of seating an audience strength of about 4,000. The theater officials are known to organize cultural events and musical soires, some of which are meet International standards in the premises of the Rangupavan to entertain the captivated audience. It is indeed a wonderful experience to sit out in the open during the pleasant evenings and be gently fanned the balmy evening zephyr and be enraptured by the cultural extravaganzas. Gujarat is a state which abounds in the beauties of nature. The Vansada National Park is one such protected area which is rich in the bounties of Nature. Vansada was, previously, a princely state in the south of Gujarat. The town, of the same name, is surrounded by dense thickets and copses of Bamboo. Bamboo is known as vans in the local Gujarati dialect. Hence, the nomenclature of this town and region is derived from these bamboo groves. The national park is located in close proximity to the city of Surat, one of the nerve centres of trade in the state of Gujarat. The Gujaratis are, by nature, entrepreneurs. Surat is known as the city of Textile mills and is famous for its brocade and zari industry. There are also several diamond cutting centres in the city. The fc6Vansada National park was previously the private getaway of the Maharaja of Vansada. But soon after independence, it was nationalized. Now it is sprawled over an area of 24 square kilometers. By terms of area, the park is not gigantic in size. But the sheer multitudes of species which call it home are staggering. Leopards, Tigers, Rusty Spotted cats, Pangolins, giant squirrels, pythons, deer, four-horned antelopes etc. are found here. Since the national park protects a host of endangered species, tourists who want to visit this park must have a prior permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden, Gandhinagar or the District Forest Officer, Ahwa. The Vansada National Park is a treat for the senses for the tourists who have more than a passive interest in wildlife tourism. The Hajira is one of the prime Surat tourist attractions and is a popular hangout for the tourists and the local people alike. The beach is situated at a distance of 28 kilometers from the city of Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat. The shallow water of the beach is a proposed site for an all weather cargo port in the state of Gujarat. The spectacular sea beach of Hajira is located near the city and is popularly visited by the local people on the weekends. The beach overlooks the crystal blue waters of the Arabian Sea. The warm sand and shingles of the beach attract tourists who can bask under the blazing heat of the sun. The holiday resorts situated close to the beach present a magnificent view of the sea. The tourists may enjoy a comfortable stay by the beach in Hajira. The beach is bordered with a wooded line of casurina trees that casts an enticing and mesmerizing spell on the visitors. The beach is embellished with the fragments of shells of various shapes and sizes. Children enjoy gathering shell fragment from the beach in Hajira. The Hajira in Surat has been declared as the health resort. The region has two wells dug deep into the ground that are rich and laden with sulfur and iron deposits that are beneficial for the people. The sea weather and the fresh breeze also facilitate the sick. Located by the creek of the Arabian Sea, the Hajira is a popular tourist destination in Surat. The Sardar Patel Museum was established in the city of Surat in the year 1890 and has since then maintained the premier position among the Surat tourist attractions. The museum is a multi purpose museum that remains open on all days of the week barring Mondays. The museum also remains closed on the gazetted holidays declared by the Surat municipal corporation. The visiting hours of the museum on Sundays and Tuesdays are from 2.45 P.M in the afternoon to 5.45 P.M in the evening. On the other days of the week, the museum remains open for the visitors from 11.45 A.M in the morning to 2 P.M in the afternoon and from 2.45 P.M in the afternoon to 5.45 P.M in the evening. The Sardar Patel Museum in Surat is a repository that preserves antiques carved out of wood, stone, ivory and metal. A section of the museum displays the oil paintings. Sculptured work done on sandalwood is also displayed in the museum. Designs and crafts done on porcelain and textile are placed in another section of the museum. Of the other display objects placed in the museum are the miniatures and terracotta handicrafts. The Sardar Patel Museum of Surat is also a storehouse of literature and has preserved ancient manuscripts of the region. The various development projects of the city of Surat are modeled and displayed in the museum.

Built almost a century ago, the old Sardar Patel Museum is a repository rich in the display

Situated at a distance of 5 kilometers from the heart of the city, Dandi in Surat is a center for the production of salt and is of historical importance to all the Indians. Owing to its significance in the history of Indian Independence struggle, the region has become one of the chief Surat tourist attractions. Beckoning the history of the Indian independence struggle would rekindle the historic act of civil disobedience started in Surat. The famous Dandi March was launched in this region by Gandhiji and his followers in the year 1930. The taxes levied on salt were imposed by the British in the year 1930. To refute the imposition of taxes in the region, the Dandi March was launched. In the early months of spring in the year 1930, 78 dedicated followers along with their leader, Gandhiji, marched 241 miles from the Sabarmati Ashram to the salt center in the remote hamlet of Dandi. The apparent purpose of the march may have been to protest against the levying of salt taxes, the underlying purpose was to start the non-violent civil disobedience act that would root out the British Empire from their colonial rule in India. The breach of law by the Dandi March was the primary salvo directed to the yoke of the British Empire. The small coastline hamlet of Dandi in Surat has been established as a center of historical importance. The visit to this small hamlet is quintessential for those who desire to relive and learn about the history of India.

Surat Site Views!!! The Old Fort Surat

It was built by Mohammad Tughlak in the 14th century to shield against the bhils.

The Textile Market Surat

The huge textile market of the city is the pride of the state of Gujarat. Dotted with innumerable shops selling variety of clothes, the textile market is worth visiting.

Dumas Surat

Nestled in midst of picturesque setting in the southeast of the city, Dumas is a well known health resort. An attractive place with the soothing weather, pristine scenic beauty and lovely cottages placed on the seafront make it a rejuvenating place for any visitor.

Hajira Beach Surat

Situated at a distance of 28km from the city, the Hajira beach is a popular tourist spot because of it scenic beauty. The swaying palm trees, shimmering sands, casurina trees and the deep azure water of the mighty Arabian sea all make it a picturesque beach.

Gopipura Surat

A charming village that derived its name from the mythical Brahmin Gopi who is believed to have founded the city, the Gopipura village is situated near the city. It has several attractive Jain temples and the Agama Mandir.

Winchester Museum Surat

The museum named after Mr.Winchester, a British Collector revered for his constructive measures in making Surat a prosperous city, has several valuable articles on the historical journey of the city.

Dandi Surat

Located on the coastline near the Surat city, Dandi is a famous historical place known for the famous' Dandi March Salt Satyagrah movement ' by Bapu in 1930 to protest against the salt laws of the British Government.The place also served as a venue for the famous Satyagrah movement in the country.