Since the earliest time the ancient time Surat has been renowned for its fine silks and its exquisite brocades and its trade in spices. Surat has been one of the most prosperous of India's cities in 17 th and 18 th century. The East India Company established its first warehouses in Surat in 1612. And it was at Surat that Sir Thomas Roe landed when he came as king James' Ambassador to the court of the Emperor Jehangir. In Mughal times, Surat was the m ain port from which pilgrims sailed to Mecca.
History
Surat stands on the banks of the River Tapti and was once one of western India's major ports and trading towns during Mughal Period. The ancient port of Surat was famous for its fine silks and exquisite brocades and trade in spices and also for pilgrims to sail for Mecca. For centuries, it has been known as a center of trade and textiles. It is also an important diamond-cutting center too.
Cities of Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat, Anand, Bhavnagar, Kutch, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Baroda, Palitana, Champaner more ...
Tourist attraction of Surat :
Old fort, Textile Market. Bardoli, Hajira, Tithal, Dumas, Bulsar.
How to get there :
By Air :
Various domestic airlines connecting Bombay- Bhavnagar. Vadodra is the nearest airport.
By Rail:
Surat is an important railway station on Western Railway's network and is connected to all parts of the country by train service. Taxis, auto-rickshaws and city bus service are available at the railways station for transfer to various parts of the city
By Road :
Surat, just off National Highway No 8, is connected to all parts of Gujarat and the neighbouring territories with a good network of roads.
