Heritage
Dutch Cemetery
Grand colonial-era tombs that recall the centuries when Surat was one of India's busiest trading ports.
Visitor guide
Discover Surat
Explore Surat beyond your stay, from vibrant textile and diamond markets to local Gujarati cuisine, cultural landmarks and nearby day-trip destinations.
Surat at a glance
A city of trade, flavour and history
Set along the Tapi River, Surat brings together a rich trading heritage, thriving textile and diamond industries, and a distinctive food culture. From historic landmarks and bustling markets to local specialities and scenic day trips, discover the city at your own pace, with Budget Inn Bellevue as your base.
Approximate distance from Bellevue
- < 0.5 km
- Surat railway station
- ~18 km
- Surat International Airport
- ~17 km
- Surat Diamond Bourse
- ~24 km
- Dumas Beach
Explore Surat
Places to visit in Surat
Start with the city's historic sites, gardens, riverfront and beach. Distances shown are approximate straight-line distances from the hotel.
Old city
Gopi Talav
A lake in the heart of the old city, lit up in the evenings and a favourite spot for a slow walk.
~2.7 kmPhoto: Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue · Provided imageFort
Surat Castle
A 16th-century fort on the Tapi, ordered by Sultan Mahmood III of Ahmedabad and completed in 1546 to defend the city.
Family
Sarthana Nature Park & Zoo
Surat's zoo and nature park, an easy half-day out with children.
~24 kmPhoto: Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue · Provided imageSeaside
Dumas Beach
A beach along the Arabian Sea, popular for sunsets and a day out of the city.
Riverfront
River Tapi
The river on which Surat grew, with cable-stayed and heritage bridges that glow after dark.
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the hotel. Contact the hotel for directions and current travel information.
Photo: VaishP · CC BY-SA 4.0The diamond city
Surat's diamond industry
Diamond cutting and polishing are among Surat’s major industries, alongside textile manufacturing. Budget Inn Bellevue is located near the city’s commercial districts.
Corporate staysSurat's textile trade
Plan a visit to Surat's fabric markets
Textile manufacturing and trade are central to Surat. Start with these well-known market and saree destinations, and check current shop hours before setting out.
01 · Umarwada
Bombay Market
A major destination for sarees, bridal wear and dress materials, with wholesale and retail shops in one complex.
Market information02 · Ring Road
Surat Textile Market
A dedicated textile-market complex for fabrics, sarees and dress materials. Check shop-specific timings and buying terms before your visit.
Market information03 · Kamela Darwaja · Ring Road
Vishal Prints
A Surat saree label based at Vishal House. Browse current collections and confirm store details on its official website.
Visit the official websiteNeed help getting around?
Stay with buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi, and ask our team for directions to the textile markets.
Taste of Surat
Local dishes to try in Surat
Surat is known for its farsan, sweets and seasonal snacks. Alongside the dishes below, look out for patra, khandvi, lilva kachori and fafda with jalebi at local farsan shops.
A table full of flavour
Photo: Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue · Provided image
Photo: Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue · Provided imageGhari
Surat's celebratory sweet: a rich mawa and dry-fruit filling in a delicate pastry shell, traditionally enjoyed around Chandani Padva.
Surti Khaman
Light, savoury and delicately tempered, this beloved breakfast and teatime classic is an essential Surat taste.
Locho
A soft, steamed gram-flour farsan born in Surat, finished with sev, spice and a generous touch of butter.
Photo: Spice Queen · Provided imageUndhiyu
A slow-cooked winter medley of vegetables, beans and muthiyas, a Gujarati comfort food at its most generous.
Ponk
Tender green jowar, roasted and served with sev, lemon and spice. Look for this Surat winter ritual from November to February.
More to discover
Museums and day trips
Explore the Science Centre and its amphitheatre, then plan a longer outing to the South Gujarat coast or the Narmada.
Illustrative image · not the Surat venueCity Light Road
Science Centre & Planetarium
A family-friendly stop for science exhibits and full-dome planetarium shows. Check the Surat Municipal Corporation site for current show timings and visitor information before you go.
Visit the official Science Centre page
South Gujarat day trip
Dandi Beach, Navsari
Dandi is known for its place in the history of India's freedom movement and the Salt March. It makes a longer coastal outing from Surat; plan transport and allow time for the journey.
Explore Dandi with Gujarat Tourism
Arts and events
Science Centre Amphitheatre
An open-air venue within the Science Centre complex. Check with the centre for current programs and visitor information.
Visit the official Science Centre page
Narmada day trip
Statue of Unity
A major Gujarat landmark dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, set on the Narmada near Ekta Nagar. Plan it as a longer trip from Surat and check visitor information before you travel.
Explore the Statue of UnitySouth Gujarat · Dang district
Saputara hill country
Set in the Sahyadri hills, Saputara is Gujarat's hill station, known for its lake, wooded viewpoints and cooler highland setting. At about 164 km by road from Surat, it is best planned as a full-day or overnight outing.
Hill station
Saputara Lake & viewpoints
Make time for the lake and the hilltop outlooks at Sunrise Point and Sunset Point. The town also has a boat club, ropeway and tribal museum; check locally for current opening hours and availability.
Explore Saputara with Gujarat Tourism
Seasonal waterfall · Waghai
Gira Dhodh (Gira Falls)
Gira Dhodh is a seasonal waterfall near Waghai, around 3 km from town. It is at its most dramatic after the rains, so water levels and access vary by season. Check local conditions before travelling and keep a safe distance from the water and slippery edges.
Visitor information for Gira WaterfallsRoad distance and journey time vary by route and traffic. Plan transport in advance; Saputara and Gira Dhodh are a longer trip from Surat than the city attractions.
Photo: Incredible India · Image courtesy of Incredible IndiaNarmada · Ekta Nagar
Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel beside the Narmada. Set aside time for the journey from Surat and check official visitor information, transport and attraction timings before you travel.
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From our doorstep
| Surat railway station | < 0.5 km |
| Surat International Airport | ~18 km; road time varies with traffic |
| Saputara | ~164 km by road |
| Dutch Cemetery | ~1.3 km |
| Gopi Talav | ~2.5 km |
| Surat Castle | ~2.7 km |
| Sarthana Nature Park & Zoo | ~6.6 km |
| Surat Diamond Bourse | ~17 km |
| Dumas Beach | ~24 km |
| River Tapi | City centre |
Approximate distances from the hotel; road routes and travel times vary with traffic.
Photo credits
- Surat Skyline 01 by RahulR.Bhadane, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dutch Cemetery, Surat by Gujarat Tourism, Used with source attribution
- Gopi Talav DJI 0041 by Ashvin29, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Surat Castle exterior by Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue, Provided image
- Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo by Pickyourtrail, Used with source attribution
- Surat Diamond Bourse Aerial View by VaishP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dumas Beach sunset view by Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue, Provided image
- Dandi Beach by Snehrashmi, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized and converted to WebP
- Illustrative planetarium scene, not the Surat venue by Illustrative visual, AI-generated image
- Science Centre Amphitheatre by Surat Municipal Corporation, Official image
- Science Centre Amphitheatre by Surat Municipal Corporation, Official image
- Statue of Unity by day by Basavaraj M, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized and converted to WebP
- Statue of Unity at evening by AAK1969, CC0 1.0, resized and converted to WebP
- Statue of Unity at night by Incredible India, Image courtesy of Incredible India
- Lake Saputara by Sumeet photography, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized and converted to WebP
- Gira Waterfalls near Saputara by Vinil.ghadiali, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized and converted to WebP
- Tapti River, Cable bridge, Surat by Pravega, CC0
- Ghari sweets by Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue, Provided image
- Special Surati Khaman by Devmanoj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian Food Surti Locho by Jayu Prajapati, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Surati Undhiyu by Spice Queen, Provided image
- Ponk Process 3 by Sneha G Gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian puri and chickpea meal by Provided by Budget Inn Bellevue, Provided image