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Location:140 Kms From Vadodara, Gujarat.

Founded In: 12th century.

Main Attractions: Old Fort, Dandi.

Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, English.

STD COde:0261

Tourist Information Centre: Tourist Office, Gujarat Pravas Nigam Ltd, 1/847 Athugar Street, Nanpura, near Kailash Restaurant, Surat.

Hospitals: Surat Trust Hospital, Athwa Lines; Adarsh Hospital Near St. Xavier's School.

Post & Telegraph: Head Post Office, Mahidharpura; Central Telegraph Office, Mahidharpura.

CLIMATE :The climate of Surat is mild due to its nearness to the Arabian Sea. There is not much change in the winter and summer temperature, which ranges between 10°C to 38°C. Although one can visit Surat in any season, the best time to do so would be between October and March.

CLOTHING : Surat is a warm place. Cotton is best for most part of the year. December to February light woollen wear is advisable.

LOCAL TRANSPORT IN Surat : Metropolitan Bus service, Cabs and Three wheeler auto rickshaws.

A FEW GUJARATI WORDS FREQUENTLY USED : Kem cho? = How do you do? Aao jo = farewell ; Bhen = term used to address a lady in Gujarati; Bhai = term used to address a man in Gujarati; Naashto = snack/breakfast; Paani = water; Jamvanu = food;

WHAT TO EAT :Dining at Surat and dying at Varanasi, so the saying goes, is the way to heaven. A peculiar thing about Gujarati cuisine is that sugar is added to every preparation. The traditional (thali) meal carries four vegetables (two green vegetable preparations, one of potato and one kathod), dal (pulses), curry, roti (wheat flour bread), rotla (sorghum bread), rice, khichari, a pudding, and accompaniments (butter milk, papad, kachumbver, athana, etc.).

The food, whether at home or in a restaurant, is not overly laced in oil and despite the rich ingredients is healthy and satisfying. Something one can enjoy again and again.