Surat travel guide - 5 must visit places in Surat that one can't miss Surat the second largest city in the state of Gujrat, is a major hub of industries, businesses, manufacturing plants, and education. It is a prime gem stone centre of the country and the world. Almost 92 percent of the world's diamonds are cut and polished here. Located in the west coast of the country, Surat is a port city located on the banks of river Tapti. It was a major port during the British era and was the hub of all their export and import activities.
Today the city is a major metropolitan of the country and is the administrative headquarter of the Surat district. People come to this city in search of education, medical treatments, job, and work related activities. Besides this Surat tourism is also one major factor for attracting a huge wave of visitors to the city. Although the city is not as popular as the top tourist destinations in the country, but it certainly is one of the best tourist destinations. There are several interesting and fun places in the city; all ready to be explored. No matter what the reasons are, if you are in this region of the country, then following is the list of 5 Places to visit in Surat, that one simply can't skip. It is certain that a visit to these places will make your trip to the city memorable and fun. • Mughal Sarai - built during the era of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in the year 1644 AD, the Mughal Sarai is a prime tourist attraction of the city. It is the city's one of the historically significantly monuments and was originally built as 'Sarai' (a resting place). It is a spellbinding