Surat Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

The port city of Surat is situated on the left bank of the Tapi River. It is known for its great survival instincts, having survived riots, plague, floods, and bounced back to prosperity each time. Today it is the hub for textile and diamond businesses. About 92 per cent of the world's diamonds are cut and polished here. The district is surrounded by Bharuch, Narmada, Navsari and Dang districts, and the Gulf of Cambay.

Sightseeing Highlights:

The ancient Dutch Gardens, the tombs in English, Dutch and Armenian cemeteries and Makaipul, the ancient port are places of interest. Other places for sightseeing include the 14th century