10 Best Places To See In Surat To Make The Most The Textile Capital

Start your sightseeing with a little history, and visit Sardar Patel Museum. The place embodies the state and the country's history inside its walls and was frequented by the legendary Rabindranath Tagore at one point. It served as the Raj Bhavan for some time and now amazingly displays exhibits for silk, glassware, other textiles, paintings, and ivory, with a spacey planetarium inside. You should also keep a look out for the laser shows that they conduct every day during the evening relaying history from the Vedic period to the Mughal era. 

Timings: 9 AM - 5 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Entry Fee: INR 30 (adults), INR 10 (children above 5)

Dutch Garden is a cemetery, housing tombs of British officers and travellers of that time. The landscaping of the space is well done and maintained, as it looks very nicely structured and beautiful. You must remember to visit the tomb of the eminent personality Baron Adrian Van Reede, who built the first trading port in Surat. They have mountains and colourful flowerbeds as well. It's a perfect blend of history and picturesque beauty. 

Timings: 6 AM - 12 PM, 3 PM - 10 PM

Entry Fee: Free

Ambika Niketan Temple is a very popular piligrimage site of Hindus and was built around 1969 by Smt. Bharati Maiya. It is a popular place to visit in Surat throughout the year but is especially a wonderful sight during the Navratris, where the true adoration of the devotees can be spotted with the decor and events. The temple houses a beautiful statue of the Goddess Ambika.

Timings: Open 24 hours

Dandi Beach is a beautiful salt marsh beach, which contributed towards a significant movement in the struggle for Independence. It's a must-visit for gorgeous sunsets and thrilling historical narratives. A must-visit as it's an amusing visit for kids as well as adults.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

If your trip includes kids, or you are a bit of a wildlife enthusiast, then you cannot miss out on this multi-disciplinary aquarium. It's said to house more than a hundred species of fish and estuaries, with more than fifty specialised tanks that have in-built ecosystems. Explore, learn, and enjoy; this one is a cult-favourite weekend spot for locals as well.

Timings: 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Entry Fee: INR 50 (adults), INR 20 (children)

Surat Castle is one of the city's historical heritage sites and the most widely used trade link between India and other countries. Sultan Mahmud III commissioned the built-in time for the Portuguese invasion and now carries a rich history and stellar architectural ingenuity that was present in those times. Spot a picturesque view of the Arabian Sea, and relish the heritage marvel of Surat here.

Timings: 10 AM - 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free 

A relatively newer addition to the lost list of places to see in Surat, Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden was inaugurated in 2011. The exquisite garden is sprawled across 34 acres of area, displaying an array of ornamental flowers, herbs, medicinal plants, and a cactus greenhouse that greatly fascinates the tourists. There is a pond as well, with all things great maintained, making it a perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature or have a beautiful picnic experience with your loved ones.

Timings: 10 AM - 10 PM

Entry Fee: INR 10

Well, who wouldn't enjoy an amazing, dopamine-induced water park experience? Amaazia Water Park is among the largest water parks in Asia, with a number of super-fun water slides and other attractions that make for an amazing time. There is something for all age groups. Plus, there is a mall, bird park, and snow park on the premises, making it even more interesting and fun.

Timings: 10 AM - 6 PM

Entry Fee: INR 800 onwards

The brightly coloured pink stone, and intricate wood carvings, the Shri Swaminarayan temple is an architectural gem. It was built by the Swaminarayan Sect of Vaishnavism in 1996, who believed that he was the reincarnation of Narayana, it is another major Hindu pilgrimage site, populated by devotees all year round. You can also find idols of Harikrishna Maharaj, Radha-Krishna Dev, Lord Swaminarayan, Gunatitanand Swami, and Gopalanand Swami, a great place to see if you enjoy finding history a little peace within these institutions. 

Timings: 7:30 AM - 8:15 PM

Entry Fee: Free

A true gem for all nature lovers, Gavier Lake is located ten kilometres away from the city but is worth every arduous trip. The locals call it, 'Heavens on Earth', a paradise for all bird-watchers, the lake becomes loaded with hundreds of lotus flowers, with migratory birds floating around. There is no better place to visit around Surat during monsoons, and one trip there would be one of the core-memory experiences, that's for sure.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free