The Surat Fort :

The fort of Surat was built in year 1540-41 by Khudawand Khan primary with a view to protect the city from the foreign aggression it is an ancient monument constructed during 16th century. The width of the wall was 4.06 meters. It is constructed at the bank of river Tapi.

Surat Castle :

In 1540, Sultan Mahmud III had this castle built with extra strength for protection against Portugese raids. It is now filled with government offices, but you can go up to the top for a marvelous view of the city and Tapi river.

European Tomb :

Europeans erected grand mausoleums instead of the normal tombstones in Europe.

Chintamani Jain Temple: Jain temple

This temple, built under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb at the end of the 17th century, has a deceivingly simple exterior, but is remarkably crafted from inside, the beautiful vegetable dye paintings covering the wooden pillars topped with carved brackets.

Mughalsarai:

This sarai, or guest house, was constructed in mid 17th century under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for pilgrims en route to Mecca, and briefly served as a jail in 1857. The finely crafted archways and dome now stand over the Surat Municipal Corporation offices.

Veer Narmad saraswati Mandir:

Poet Vir Narmad (1833-86), author of ‘Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat’ and some other famous Gujarati poems, lived in this quaint house built in 1866, now restored as a memorial. Narmad actively advocated a single national language, self-governance and created literary works that sparked off an era of social reform. During the freedom struggle, freedom fighters and artists used to gather here.

Gopi talao:

This lake is named after Gopi, credited with the rise of the city.

Parsi Agiari :

This is the main Fire Temple of the city, with the sacred flame. There are also other less central temples around the city. Non-parsis are not allowed to enter, as in all Parsi fire temples.

Science centre :

One of the best Science centre in India. Developed by the Surat Municipal Corporation and is one of the most attractive places in the city.

Sai baba temple (Shahpore) :

This temple is located in the heart of city. In this temple you will Find 2 sai murtis - one in sitting & one in sleeping posture. These are tightly glass incased.

Ambika Niketan:

Ambika Niketan Temple is a beautiful shrine situated at Surat, The temple, situated on the bank of Tapi River, was built by Late Smt Bharati Maiya.

Kantareshwar Mahadev :

This is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva which is in renovated form now. It is believed that this temple was established by mother Kunti and Pandavas.

Dumas :

It is around 16 Km off surat and a popular health resort on the Arabian Sea.

Hajira :

The spectacular sea beach of Hajira is located near the city (28 Km) and is popularly visited by the local people on the weekends.

Ubharat::

It is situated 42 kms from Surat. Ubharat is known for a fine, sandy beach with a backdrop of shady palm groves.

Dandi :

It is located on the cost of Arabian sea near Navsari almost 48 Km from Surat. It shot into worldwide prominence in 1930 when Mahatma Gandhi selected it to be the place for the Salt Satyagraha. He marched from Ahmedabad to Dandi with some of his followers to protest against the imposition of a tax on salt.

Tithal :

Tithal Beach is a beach along the Arabian Sea located 5 km west of Valsad (108 Km from Surat) town in Indian. This beach is famous for its black sand. It is a popular tourist destination in south Gujarat. Apart from the beach, places of interest at Tithal including two major temples- the Shri Sai Baba temple located 1.5 km south of the main beach and Shri Swami Narayan temple located 1.6 km north of the main beach.

Daman :

Daman is a popular tourist destination. It is 110 Km from Surat. The two well-known beaches of Daman are Devka beach and Jumpore beach.

Diu :

Diu is a city in Diu district in the union territory of Daman and Diu, India.  It is 590 Km from Surat. This tiny island of breeze, beauty and serenity situated off the southern tip of the Saurashtra (Kathiawad) peninsula of Gujarat, lapped by the Arabian Sea, is a picture of calmness with superb beaches and a fascinating history.

Siddhanath Mahadev :

This ancient temple is located 20 km away from surat in Olpad Taluka.

Andhakeshwar Mahadev :

The famous temple of Shree Andheshwar Mahadev which is located about 1k.m. away from Amalsad railway station, and is around 65 km from Surat. This temple is considered almost 800 years old. The temple is a source of inspiration for hindu spiritual people, area around the temple is famous for mango and chickoo’s (peach’s) farm.

Bhavbhaveshwar Mahadev (Barumal) :

Barumal is a place in which Lord Shiva Famous Temple named BHAVBHAVESHWAR is located. This temple is famous as a thirteenth Jyotirling of Lord Shiva. Barumal is approximately 50 km from Daman (U.T.) and 160 km from Surat.

Stambheshwar Mahadev :

Stumbeshwar Mahadev’s Temple at Kavi Kamboi.  Kavi Kamboi is a small town about an hour and a half away from Baroda. The Unique feature of this temple is that the Shiv Ling is actually immersed in Sea water half of the day and is open for public view and Darshan only during the low tide. (Approx. 170 km from Surat).

Somnath Mahadev (Veraval) :

The Somnath Temple located in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval in Saurashtra, on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is the most sacred of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of the God Shiva. Somnath means "The Protector of (the) Moon God". The Somnath Temple is known as "the Shrine Eternal", having been destroyed six times and rebuilt six times. Most recently it was rebuilt in November 1947. (642 km from Surat).

Dwarkadhish Temple :

The Dwarakadheesh temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'. It is situated at Dwarka, Gujarat, which is believed to have been built after the historic Dwarka city, the Kingdom of Krishna himself which submerged in to the ocean after the Mahabharata war. The main shrine of the 5-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir, and is believed to be 2500 years old. (693 Km from Surat).

Ambaji :

Ambaji is a census town in Banaskantha district in the state of Gujarat, India. Ambaji is an important temple town with millions of devotees visiting the Ambaji temple every year. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.(457 Km from Surat).

Bahucharaji :

Famous for the temple of Goddess Bahucharaji, the town is 35 kms. from Mehsana. On every full moon day, the temple of the Goddess is visited by a bulky number of devotees and tonsorial ceremonies are performed. (nearly 380 km from Surat).

Mahakali Temple :

The temple of Kali is at the height of 550 metres (1,523 feet) in pavagadh. Nowadays the rope-way facility has been made available to the tourists to reach the temple. About 250 steps have to be climbed from there. (About 250 km from Surat).

Bahucharaji :

Famous for the temple of Goddess Bahucharaji, the town is 35 kms. from Mehsana. On every full moon day, the temple of the Goddess is visited by a bulky number of devotees and tonsorial ceremonies are performed. (nearly 380 km from Surat).

Kayavarohan:

Kayavarohan is a village in the Vadodara district. Kayavarohan is popularly known as Karvan and is situated on the National Highway No. 8 at a distance of 30 km from Vadodara. The village and its surrounding areas are of great archeological significance. The ruins of a Shiva Temple that was as sacred as the Kashi (Jyotirlingas) during later Vedic times is found here. Ancient sculptures and relics belonging to the 2nd century have been excavated from this place.

Lothal :

A full-fledged Harappan settlement was discovered at Lothal and similar Harappan centres at Rangpur, Rozdi and other places in Saurashtra and Kutch. Lothal is the name given to a mound near Saragwala, a village in Ahmedabad district. The excavations at the site have brought to light a well-planned city with rows of houses. All the discoveries prove that the city must have been a commercial centre and a part carrying on commerce with the interland as well as foreign countries.

Modhera :

The sun temple at Modhera in Mehsana districts, in north Gujarat, built during the reign of the Solanki king Bhimdev I near a village of the same name, represents one of the most magnificent monuments of Gujarat. The temple, though in ruins, is still in its extant form an imposing structure and is counted among the best specimens of Indian art and architecture.

Sabarmati Ashram :

Kayavarohan is a village in the Vadodara district. Kayavarohan is popularly known as Karvan and is situated on the National Highway No. 8 at a distance of 30 km from Vadodara. The village and its surrounding areas are of great archeological significance. The ruins of a Shiva Temple that was as sacred as the Kashi (Jyotirlingas) during later Vedic times is found here. Ancient sculptures and relics belonging to the 2nd century have been excavated from this place.

Kirti Mandir :

Porbandar which is a seaside town in Saurashtra was the birth place of the Father of Nation. It has also a mythological association . Lord Krishna's classmate, Sudama hailed from this place. The town was formerly known as Sudamapuri. The house where Mahatma Gandhi was born has been turned into a national monument Kirti Mandir . The memorial contains within it a library of books on Gandhism.

Sabarmati Ashram :

Kayavarohan is a village in the Vadodara district. Kayavarohan is popularly known as Karvan and is situated on the National Highway No. 8 at a distance of 30 km from Vadodara. The village and its surrounding areas are of great archeological significance. The ruins of a Shiva Temple that was as sacred as the Kashi (Jyotirlingas) during later Vedic times is found here. Ancient sculptures and relics belonging to the 2nd century have been excavated from this place.

Saputara :

Saputara is a city and a Hill Station Municipality in the Dang District of Gujarat state in India. This picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri Range. At an altitude of about 1000 m. It has a cool bracing climate, the highest temperature even in the summer do not exceed 26°C. Saputara is only 172 km. from Surat.

Vansda National park :

Originally, a private forest of maharaja of Vansada, the park now covers on area of 24 km². Despite its small size the park harbours tiger, leopard, pangolin, rusty-spotted cat, python, giant squirrel, four-horned antelope etc. Prior permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden, of Gandhinagar or DFO, Ahwa, is required before visiting the park.

Purna Sanctuary :

Originally, a private forest of maharaja of Vansada, the park now covers on area of 24 km². Despite its small size the park harbours tiger, leopard, pangolin, rusty-spotted cat, python, giant squirrel, four-horned antelope etc. Prior permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden, of Gandhinagar or DFO, Ahwa, is required before visiting the park.

The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Sasan-Gir), is a forest and wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India. Established in 1965, with a total area of 1412 km² (about 258 km² for the fully protected area (the National Park) and 1153 km² for the Sanctuary), the park is located 65 km to the south-east of Junagadh and 60 km to south west of Amreli. It is the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species.