The eighth largest city of India, Surat is located in the state of Gujarat. It is situated on the banks of the Tapi river, close to the Arabian Sea due to which it was once a flourishing sea port. The creation of dams on the Tapi led to the original port being closed. However, the city still serves as an important sea port in today’s day and age. It is also situated in the vicinity of Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
It is the eight largest city of India in addition to being the ninth largest urban agglomeration. Surat has repeatedly performed well in survey rankings for fastest-growing cities. It was voted as 4th fastest growing city by City Mayors Foundation and ‘best city’ by the Annual Survey of India's City-Systems (ASICS). It was also chosen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of twenty cities of the country to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission.
At present, it is the largest diamond cutting and polishing center in the world. According to the Ministry of Urban Development, it is also the 3rd cleanest city of the country. The city is also home to several tourist destinations. These include the Dumas beach which is located about 18 kms from the city, the Sardar Patel Museum, the Ambika Niketan temple and the Sarthana Nature Park.
There are several budget hotels in Surat for those visiting the city. Many hotels in Surat are located near railway station.
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