Surat is one of the oldest cities in Gujarat. Surat attracts a lot of tourist by virtue of its glorious past. Apart from the many other tourist attractions in Surat the place bears the hallowed memory of Mahatma Gandhi. It was the site of a major movement in Dandi March Salt Satyagraha.
Since long past, Surat was an important center for trading. The arc-shaped city is strategically situated on the southern bank of the river Tapti about 20 Km, from the Arabian Sea. During the reign of the Mughals Surat was one of the chief ports and also housed a mint.
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How to Reach Surat by Air: The nearest airport from Surat is Vadodara (140kms). Several airlines operate flights to and from Vadodara connecting it to cities like: Mumbai, Bhavnagar.
How to Reach Surat by Road: An extensive network of roads connects Surat to the important cities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi. Ahmedabad (267kms) and Mumbai (326kms) are linked by road to Surat.
How to Reach Surat by Rail: Surat has a railway station of its own. It is one of the main junctions on the Mumbai - Delhi - Ahmedabad broad gauge line. Many important trains service the railway station regularly connecting it to several major cities in Gujarat and the sates of western India.
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