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Surat is the commercial capital of the state and the administrative capital of Surat District. Surat is on of the fastest growing cities in India.
The Chintamani Jain Temple is a famous landmark in Surat. The temple has exquisite wooden carving s and paintings. This place is well-known for the paintings of the Jain Monk, Acharya Hemachnadra and the Solanki King Kumarpal. This temple was built in the 15th century.
Some of the other attractions in Surat are the Dutch gardens, and the Makaipul. Makaipul was a port in the olden days and ships sailed to different parts of the world, from here.
The Surat Fort, located in Surat, was built in 1616 by the British, to strengthen the defence against the Bhils. The Sardar Patel Museum located in Surat is known for its 10,000 specimens of arts and crafts.
| Population: |
50,64,519 (2011) |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
Bhavnagar (118 km), Vadodara (152 km), Malegaon (176 km), Bhiwandi (186 km). |
| How to reach: |
Surat By Air
The nearest major airport to Surat is Surat Airport. This airport is about 23 km from Surat.
Surat By Train
Surat Railway Station.
Surat By Bus
Well connected by road. |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
The Chintamani Jain Temple, Dutch Garden, The Surat Fort, The Sardar Patel Museum, Gaurav Path, Jawaharlal Nehru Garden, The Dutch Cemetery, Science City, Dumas, Bardoli, Bulsar, Udvada, Rangupavan, Vansada National Park, Hajira |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
The Surat Fort |
| Food Speciality: |
Undhyo (mixed vegetables). |
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