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Hi Sejal, u Surat ma chu. Came here yesterday to my friend's place in Athwa lines. Actually a few of our friends have got together here taking the Total Solar Eclipse viewing as a bahana. We were awake since 4 in the morning and were praying for the clouds to depart. However, it was disappointing as heavy clouds blocked the view of the total solar eclipse. But...:hide: it came crashing down on earth. Really, the weather played a spoilsport. But never mind, the mood in Surat is ecstatic, and the roads are beaming with tourists, and we are definitely going to have a blast at Dumas over hot bhajiyas... :cheers
For me, Surat does not require a bahana for me to visit the city. It is one of my most favorite cities, not only in Gujarat but in India as well. I love Surat's lifestyle, the caring people, the hot Bhajiyas, ragda patties, the sprawling Malls and shops to envy and the nightlife. Driving around in Surat after Dinner till midnight with family and friends is the best thing I love about Surat. Everytime I visit Surat, I make it a point to drive down to Dumas as well. My Mausaji teases us, "Why do you need to go to Dumas to have corn?" :rotfl What is the best thing you like about Surat?
Wow! thanks for the lovely picture. I didn't know Surat has this lovely seashore also. I guess Surat for the rest of India is known for its Diamonds and Sarees. I heard Sarees in Surat are sold by weight in some Textile market Is it true??:roll:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
hey hi sejal... how r u? oooo........ kem che??? i m also from gujarat... i wish to come gujarat but there no chance to make my plan... i m in US now...so u know.... u say whats going on? what r u doing? waiting 4 ur reply.... thanks... Love.
Hi, I am Prakruti, now in Vadodara, Gujarat but my birth place is Surat and yes I love ratalupuri Ponk and Undhiyu of Surat too much and I miss it too.
For me, Bahana Surat does not require me to visit the city. And one of my favorite cities, with the exception of Gujarat, but also in India. I'm loveSurat way of life, people care, Bhajiyas hot meatballs ragda, a sprawling shopping malls and shops and nightlife of envy. Driving around inSurat After dinner, until midnight, with family and friends is the best love Surat.
