Day: March 7, 2018

Surat is itself a great city to live and travel to. There are many more popular getaways from Surat, where you can visit by simply taking a day off. Following are some of the worthy nearby places for spending holidays and business travel.

Vadodara

Vadodara is also called as Baroda. The city is also important from the manufacturer’s point of view. Well, if you are visiting Vadodara from Surat, do not miss the following sights-

• Laxmi Vilas Palace
• Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery
• Sayaji Baug
• EME temple
• Kriti Mandir

Distance from Surat: 154 kilometers, 3 hours by car.

Anand

Anand is a municipal city in the state of Gujarat. The city is famous for the AMUL dairy and its milk revolution. Anand is also the dairy capital of India. A place worth visit to experience the massive production of milk and milk products. Other popular sites in the region include Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Flo Art, Pramukh Swami circle, Amul Carillon Chimes, Sardar Patel Memorial, to name a few. Anand from Surat is easily reachable.

Distance from Surat: 206 kilometers, 3.5 hours by car.

Daman

Daman is a coastal town and a Union Territory in the western parts of India. Travelling to Daman from Surat via road is very easy. Apart from a beautiful landscape, Daman offers the following great sights-

• Naida Caves
• Jalandhar Beach
• Pani Kotha
• Gangeshwar temple
• Dominican Monastery

Distance from Surat: 130 kilometers, 2.5 hours by car.

Ahmedabad

It is the largest city in Gujarat and a city that hosts many national and international events. The top sights in this city include- Sabarmati Ashram, Jama Mosque, Adalaj Baoli (Step well), Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Calico Museum of textiles, Vintage car museum, etc. Reaching Ahmedabad from Surat is easy and you can find a number of travel options like cab, bus, and trains.

Distance from Surat: 110 kilometers, 2 hours by car.

Trimbakeshwar

Trimbakeshwar is known for an ancient Hindu temple in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. One can easily reach Trimbakeshwar from Surat through intercity cabs.

Distance from Surat: 270 Kilometers, 5 hours by car.

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There are many wonderful and picturesque places near Belur Math. We have listed a few-

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

The temple is dedicated to goddess Kali. It was built during the 19th century. The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is of great religious importance for the people in West Bengal. The temple also has a cluster of 12 shrines in their individual temples within the campus.

Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is iconic to West Bengal. It is the sixth largest and the busiest cantilever (a type of mechanical structure) bridge in the world.

Eden Gardens

You can also visit the Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata. It was established in 1864 and named after Eden Gardens, one of the oldest parks in the West Bengal. The stadium also hosts football matches occasionally.

Calcutta Photo Tour and street walk

You can take a walk around the streets, taste local cuisine, and discuss the art and history with your tour guide. It is a one of a kind experience to dive into the Bengali culture. And yes, be there in every picture on the street!

Sunderbans

There are resorts and cottage houses to spend your day amidst the wild. You can also enjoy the night safari at the Sunderbans. People say- the night safari is magical and surreal display of nature.

Victoria Memorial

It is a large marble stone building in Kolkata, built in the memory of the queen Victoria. It is a museum and art gallery. You can also find exhibitions at the place. So, a good place for shopping as well.

Swami Vivekananda’s Ancestral House

It is a huge mansion which belonged to Swami Vivekananda’s father and ancestors. It was occupied by the family, and after decades of efforts, the Ramakrishna mission acquired the mansion. The building is restored and most of the things are preserved as used by Swami Vivekananda.

Images courtesy: Tripadvisor.com

Further readings-

About Belur Math

How to reach Belur Math?

West Bengal cuisine and best places to eat

Things to do at Belur Math

Belur Math Gallery

Since Kanyakumari is a coastal town in Tamilnadu state, it caters the Tamil cuisine. Seafood, rice, legumes, and lentils are the main dishes here. You can also feel the presence of Tamarind (for sourness) in most of the dishes here.

This article presents some of the popular local food and places to eat.

Street food in Kanyakumari

One thing good about street food is that, because they are consumed in scale, they are not stale. Plus, they are easy on pockets. And they depict the local food culture of the town. On your visit to Kanyakumari, try the following street foods-

• Pazham Sarbath: Normally you can see this cold fruit drink during summer. The drink contains minced and sugared fruits like bananas, pomegranate, pineapple, grapes, etc.
• Pazha Bajji: The ripe bananas are sliced and dipped into flour batter and then deep fried. Perfect to accompany your evening tea of filter coffee.
• Filter coffee: Do not forget to try Kanyakumari special filter coffee. The coffee served in stainless steel cup and saucer and the user who is supposed to blend himself his serving is an altogether different experience.
• Palm fruit juice: It is again a summer delight, served chilled.

Restaurants in Kanyakumari

If you are hunting for traditional cuisine and a fine dine place, you can visit these places-

Archana restaurant

It is a seashore hotel, serving typical Tamilian cuisine. The place has simple and comfortable ambiance.

Address: East Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629702

Sangam Restaurant

This is a great place for local non-vegetarian and seafood. They are pretty popular for their fish preparations.

Address: 2-18, A6,South Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu,629702

Hotel Sea View

Hotel Sea View presents a luxurious ambiance and is a multi-cuisine fine dine restaurant.

Address: East Car Street, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629702

Needless to mention, you can bring home crates of banana chips, deep fried in coconut oil, very traditional in South India. You can also book AC cab in Kanyakumari for the entire day and enjoy the cuisine and sightseeing.

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