Surat – The Embroidery Capital of India

Surat is a port city and the commercial capital of the state of Gujarat. The city is widely renowned for its textile and diamond processing industry and hence is also, aptly referred to as the ‘Diamond Capital of India’ and also the ‘Embroidery Capital of India’, owing to the large number of embroidery machines found in the region, more than any other states of India. Surat is also one of the fastest developing cities of India.

The region is also a popular tourist destination in Gujarat, with thousands of tourists arriving at the region annually. Surat also referred to as Suryapur has a rich historical background and was a significant region changing hands several times under various dynasties and empires, each leaving a deep impact on the region. Sitting on the banks of Tapti River, Surat also boasts of picturesque surroundings with forts and palaces adding to the beauty of the region.

There are quite a few interesting tourist attractions in the region which are a must visit in the region like the Surat Castle also known as Old Fort, the Dutch, English and Armenian Cemeteries, Mugal Sarai, Chintanamani Temple, Dutch Garden, Sardar Patel Museum, Rangupavan and much more.

Tourists should also not forget to try the Surati cuisine which is surprisingly not sweet like Gujarati food but, is quite spicy. Surat being the commercial capital of the state, the region also attracts a large number of business travelers along with the multitude of leisure tourists and as such there is no dearth of hotels in Surat catering to the accommodation needs of all the travelers to the region. The hotels in Surat are also present across all budget groups catering to the varying needs and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. Surat is also well connected to the rest of the country and also various regions of the world by means of air, rail and roadways.

The city has its very own airport which offers regular flights to and from various regions of the country. In addition to that the Indian Railways offer a comprehensive coverage with large number of train arriving and departing from the Surat railway station on a daily basis and lastly, there are always the fleets of state and private buses connecting the city to various regions of the state and neighboring areas.