About Morbi
Surat to Morbi distnce : 462 km
Estimated travel time : 8.7 hours
Surat to Morbi is the very popular route for both tourists and people travelling for work. Morbi, also called Morvi, is hub of ceramic tiles industry and is inspired by the 19th century European town planning, attributed to its former ruler Sir Waghji.
Placed on the bank of river Machhu, just 35 km from sea and 60 km from Rajkot, Morbi attracts lots of visitors because of its proximity to Rajkot and to sea. One can find lots of people from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar working here since years and this gives Morbi a cultural diversity. Hindi, Bhojpuri are quite often used here apart from Gujarati. Apart from the ceramic industry, other industries are also blooming here like clock, toy, electronics industries. Ajanta industries are quite popular and attracts many workers and traveller. Not only for work, Morbi is a good destination for tourists as well. It welcomes tourists with a hanging suspension bridge on beautiful riverfront which reminds of Victorian London. Darbargarh which is now a heritage hotel was the original residence of Morbi rulers. Green Chowk is a town square approached by three gates which are landmarks in the town. Nehru gate depicts Rajput architecture with a central clock tower. Mani Mandir is another example of magnificiant architecture and great craftsmenship.
Taxi from Surat to Morbi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Surat to Morbi by car is well connected by road via NH48 and NH947 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Surat to Morbi distance is 456 Km and is 8.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Kasomba
1. Valsad - Located around 90 kilometers from Surat, Valsad is known for its beautiful beaches like Tithal Beach. You can also visit the nearby Dharampur, which is famous for its Parsi heritage and architecturally rich buildings.
2. Navsari - About 30 kilometers from Surat, Navsari is a historical town known for its Parsi heritage and historical landmarks like Jamshed Baug and Ardeshirji Rustamji Patel Museum.
3. Bharuch - Situated around 95 kilometers from Surat, Bharuch is a significant industrial and cultural hub. You can visit the Golden Bridge, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and Jageshwar Temple while passing through Bharuch.
4. Vadodara - One of the major cities of Gujarat, located around 150 kilometers from Surat, Vadodara has several tourist attractions. The Laxmi Vilas Palace, Sayaji Gardens, and Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum are the notable places to visit here.
5. Rajkot - While not directly on the way, Rajkot is a popular destination near Morbi that you can consider. Around 160 kilometers from Morbi, Rajkot is known for its historic sites like Watson Museum, Jubilee Garden, Kaba Gandhi No Delo, and Mahatma Gandhi High School.
6. Wankaner - About 65 kilometers from Morbi, Wankaner is home to the Royal Wankaner Palace, which has been converted into a heritage hotel. You can visit the palace and explore its beautiful architecture and museum.