Discover an abundance of fascinating things to do and intriguing sights to see in Surat, when you stay at Best Western Yuvraj. Visit the local shops for Surat's famous gold thread embroidery, diamonds and silk. Admire the exquisite wooden carvings and paintings at the Chintamani Jain Temple.
Bardoli is one of the places in the state of Gujarat that are replete with the memories of Mahhatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Situated 34 km from Surat, the Swaraj Ashram at Bardoli has become an important pilgrimage over the years. [top]The exquisite wooden carvings and paintings are the major attractions of the temple. The temple actively maintained and visited by the city's Jains is situated in the Shahpor area and dates back to 15 century and houses some of the most rare paintings of Jain monk Acharya Hemchandra, Solanki King and King Kumarapal. Any visit to the city would be incomplete without a visit here especially by Jains. [top]Close to Surat, Dandi is the place where Mahatma Gandhi carried out his famous salt Satyagraha. The salt Satyagraha is considered to be one of the major landmarks in India's freedom struggle, which initiated a movement that continued until the British were finally forced to flee the country. [top]Gopipura is a tiny village close to Surat. The village is named after Gopi, a local brahmin who is also considered to be the founder of Surat. [top]Located 28 km. from Surat, the pleasant Hajira beach is fringed by feathery Casurina trees and has a comfortable holiday home for visitors. [top]The people of Gujarat are very passionate about their food and besides enjoying their own food, they are also fond of spreading out delicacies for their guests. The restaurants in Surat manifest this passion of the people living there. [top]The Sardar Patel Museum in Surat is a multipurpose museum which is located in Sonifalia. It plays host to several pieces of antiques such as that made of wood, metal, ivory, stone, sandalwood, porcelain and terracotta. Several old oil paintings, miniatures, textiles, manuscripts and many such other items are also displayed in the exhibition organized by this museum. This is the only museum in Surat that has gained a lot importance owing to its rich collection of ancient historical items that are important part of the national heritage, too. [top]Surat has been a shopper's dream come true since the ancient times. With the establishment of a number of industrial units including textile factories, the city has earned a serious reputation as an excellent cloth market. Besides, Surat is also known for its tradition of handicrafts which include woodworks. Local bazaars are an excellent place to shop for zari clothing, diamond jewellery, antique and leather goods. [top]It is situated in Valsad district and is a home to leopards, tigers, panthers and wild boars. The best time to visit is between October and March. [top]The Winchester Museum, named after Mr. Winchester, the collector of Surat during the British rule, houses a rare collection of articles relating to the history and geography of Surat, some dating back centuries. [top]

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