2006-08-05 21:10:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Welcome to the Diamond hub of India - Surat. In Farsi/Persian languages, this was recognised as "Bunder-e-Khubsurat",meaning a beautiful port. The word "SURAT" seems to have derived from this popular phraseology.
Though Surat is poor in historical places and natural sights, but It is rich in riches. Flooded with business and industries, it is a city with peace and maximum prosperity. Recently selected amongst the cleanest one, Surat owes a healthy share in the exports of Diamond, Out of total exports of diamond from India, 70% diamonds are manufactured at Surat. Almost all leading Indian diamond companies have originated from Surat only.
Since centuries, Surat has been popular for diamond business and manufacturing activities. For direct export from here, Surat has an export outlet (Custom Clearance Services) for cut and polished diamonds from Surat Hira Bourse.
The city of Surat is situated in state of Gujarat and on the bank of river Tapi. It occupies a pivotal position on Ahmedabad- Mumbai corridor and is very well connected by railway and Road from Ahmedabad and from Mumbai. By fast train, one can reach Surat from Mumbai within 3.1/2 hours and from Ahmedabad 4.1/2 hours. Both nearest city are having International Airport. Here in Surat You will find 5 star Luxury hotels like Holiday Inn as well as economy class accommodation. Arabian sea is only 16 km. from the city and Magdalla port is in nea
2006-08-05 23:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by mariezernalynpalmares 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diamond City Surat
2016-12-18 07:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surat- in Gujarat
2006-08-05 23:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by pianist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was very good information planning to go to surat to buy diamond,
soon i will be there.
2014-04-04 19:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be surat.
2016-03-16 23:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by Yesennia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋