Textile, Diamond, Food `n` Culture

Situated on the south bank of the Tapi River, Surat has always attracted traders and merchants from afar. Its finely carved temples, mosques, Parsi agiaris, European tombs, and colonial houses all testify to the eclectic mix of ethnic communities that continue to live in the city. Surat is the first major city en route to Gujarat from Mumbai and makes a good base to explore southern Gujarat. Surat was once renowned for its silk weaving and brocade. The city still thrives as a textile center, mainly for its polyester fabrics. As the Textile industries declined in Ahmadabad and Mumbai in the 1970s, Surat became one of Gujarat's fastest-growing cities and gave rise to several small-scale industries. Surat is ranked 4th fastest growing city in the world with a GDP rate of 11.5%.
Surat is India’s 8th and Gujarat’s 2nd largest city with a population of 4.5 million. Among the highest income tax-paying cities in Asia in the year 2010-11, Surat contributed Rs. 22000 Million to the national exchequer. While in Surat, The Travelers say that recommended hotel near me is Budget Inn Bellevue.

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World’s Largest Diamond Cutting & Polishing Industry
• The major share in the world’s Diamond cutting and polishing.
• The highest workforce of the world diamond community is in Surat employing more than 1.5 million people.
• India’s total Diamond Export Accounts for 94675 crores (Apr 12 -Mar 13), and Surat is the major contributor to that.
• 3500-4000 Units Functional
• The contribution of the Diamond Industry to the total Foreign Exchange of India is 14%

Uncover the Treasures of Surat's vibrant diamond industry at Surat Diamond Bourse. Immerse yourself in the world's largest diamond trading hub and explore the city's rich cultural heritage. Book your stay at Hotel Budget Inn Bellevue Surat and embark on a memorable journey of Surat's diamond legacy and breathtaking attractions.

Experience the tranquil ambiance and marvel at the architectural wonders of the historic and spiritually serene one of the 84 Baithakji in Ashwinikumar, Surat, Gujarat

Country’s Biggest Man-made Textile Industry
• Over 6Lacs Looms consuming 2700 tons of yarn per day.
• Approximate 450 plus Processing House.
• More than 75000 Shops in Textile Markets.
• Over more than 40,000 wholesale Outlets.
• Producing 30 million meters of cloth per day.
• 60% of the nation’s Man Made Fabrics are from Surat.
• The industry employs over 1.4 million people.
• Around 1,00,000 embroidery machines are involved in value addition.
• In Surat Textile Industries Innovative Weavers as well as Traders are expanding.

Surat International Exhibition and Conventional Center – Sarsana
Food `n` Culture
Surati Locho, Khaman, Patra, Idhda, Khandwi, Pattis, Lilwa-Kachori, Ratalu Kandh, Madhi ni Khamni, Varieties of Ghari – Pista, Kesar & Malai, Jalebi – Fafda, Nankhatai, Farmas Biscuits, Seasonal Undhiyu, Seasonal Ponk, Seasonal Saalam-Paak, Varieties of Bhajiyas at Dumas Langar.
Beaches
Dandi Beach, Navsari
Dumas Beach
Cemeteries, Katargam Darwaja
European Tombs
English, Dutch, and Armenian Cemeteries
Heritage
Surat Castle, Chowk Bazar
Gopi Talav, Navsari Bazar
Religious Sites
Jain Temples, Gopipura
Chintamani Jain temple, Mughalisara
BAPS Swaminarayan temple, બી.એ.પી.એસ. શ્રી સ્વામિનારાયણ મંદિર, Adajan
Parsi Agiari, Nanpura & Saiyedpura
Devdi Mubarak, Mazar-E-Saifee, Aljamea tus Saifiyah, Dawat Property Trust, Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat Trust, દાઉદી વોહરા જમાત ટ્રસ્ટ સુરત, Anjuman-E-Mohammedi, Zampa Bazar.

Ek Khamba Masjid, the One Pillar Mosque or Masjid-e-Quwwat-e-Islam, Rander
Sardar V Patel Museum and Planetarium, Citylight Road.
Science Centre
Science Centre forms the main part of the entire complex with a Museum, Art Gallery, Planetarium, Auditorium, Amphi Theater, Diamond Gallery, and Fun Science. It displays thematic galleries in the field of Science and Technology. The ground floor of the Science Centre showcases 3D Theater, the first floor of the Science Centre showcases Fun Science Exhibits and the second floor of the Science Centre showcases Diamond Gallery whereas entering into Space, Textile Gallery, Power of Play, Cosmos Gallery and Polar Science.