Are you planning to visit beaches in Surat?! If yes, then you need to know the best beaches in Surat. There are only about 4 to 5 beaches that have commercial activities like water sports horse and camel riding etc.
But there are also a few other beaches where you can find peace and relax. In this article, we are going to look at the 8 best beaches in Surat.
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Best Beaches in Surat
1. Dumas Beach
Have you ever heard of black sand?! Well, if you haven’t heard of it, there is a beach called Dumas Beach in Surat where the entire sand looks in distinctive black.
The reason for this is the high iron concentration in the sand. Moreover, people around this place consider the beach to be haunted as there have been paranormal activities reported.
Despite this beach being called one of the haunted places in India, there are still people coming to the beach to have fun. This beach is located 21 km away from Surat city and doesn’t take much time to reach here.
The beach almost looks like Marina Beach in Chennai when seen from a distance.
2. Ubharat Beach
I’m sure you will see at least one camel in Gujarat. So, how about taking a camel ride on a beach?! The Ubharat beach is the right destination to have fun camel rides and enjoy the amazing view of the beach. Moreover, the seafood that you get at this beach is the tastiest!
3. Suvali Beach
Do you know that the East India Company entered India in the year 1612 through this beach?! Yes, you heard it right. The golden beach serves as the entrance to the entry of the British.
Moreover, this is the beach that is considered the birthplace of the modern Indian Navy. Due to its historical significance, Suvali Beach is considered to be one fo the best beaches in Surat.
This beach is 20 km away from Surat city and will take you about 30 to 40 minutes to reach here. If you are a peace-loving person, then I would suggest visiting Suvali Beach as you can have a quiet time and unwind yourself!
4. Hajira Beach
I am sure you will see at least one camel in Gujarat. So, how to take a camel ride on a beach?! The Uhrat beach is the perfect destination for fun that rides a camel and enjoys the amazing view of the beach. Also, the seafood you get on this beach is the most tasty!
This beach is located 42 km from the city of Surat and it will take you about an hour to reach this destination. Once you reach here, you will be amazed by soft golden sand and clean water of the beach, which will make it the right destination for your summer journey.
5. Golden Beach
Golden Beach is located in Dhumas village in Surat. It is not one of the commercial beaches in Surat, but a wonderful place to walk with a cool picnic and shores. If you are uncertain that where this beach is, it is about 18.7 km from Surat. It takes you only half an hour to reach here from the city.
There are a lot of positive reviews people have left on Google about this Golden Beach. Moreover, it also has a 4.1 Google rating which is a good one to consider as one of the best beaches in Surat.
6. Dariya Ganesh Beach
Most people do not know that there is a beach namely Dariya Ganesh beach in Surat. This beach has a Ganesh temple that also brings in people with religious affinity.
There are some beach activities like camel and horse ridings adventure water sports etc. which the adventure lovers would like to experience.
The beach is located 19 kilometers away from Surat city and you can reach it within 30 to 40 minutes via the Surat airport and the Surat-Dumas Road. You can walk and reach Dhumas Beach from here within minutes.
7. Dabhari beach
Another beach that most people do not know is the Dabhari beach in Surat. It takes about 1 hour to reach here from Surat city as it is located 33 km away. You will have to come across rough Terra in order to reach this destination which will also give a bit of thrill if you are an adventure lover
The beach is known for a temple namely Maa Khodiyar temple which draws a lot of religious people to this beach. Moreover, it is a place where local people play water sports, football, etc.
8. Kadifalya Beach
I’m sure you must have not known much about Kadifalya Beach in Surat because there are not many commercial activities happening at this beach.
Yet, some people visit this beach to have a quiet picnic or a walk along the shore. If you are a person who loves to have peace, try this beach.
This beach is located about 16.3 km from Surat city, making it easy for you to access the beach easily. I guess it would not take more than 30 minutes to travel from Surat to Kadifalya Beach.
Again this is one of the quiet beaches in Surat where people often take a walk so if you are a person who likes to have a quiet time visit this beach!
