Surat: The Suvali Beach Festival recorded an all-time high footfall this year, with an estimated 4.50 lakh to 4.65 lakh tourists visiting the three-day event, according to data from AI-based CCTV cameras installed at the beach entrance. The surveillance system recorded around 65,000 visitors on the first day, 1.50 lakh on the second day, and nearly 2.50 lakh on the third and final day. On Sunday, which was a public holiday, heavy traffic congestion was reported on the approach roads to Suvali B...Read More

Surat: To facilitate travel during the Suvali Beach Festival, city bus services will operate on 19 routes across the city, with 23 buses deployed to manage visitor movement. The festival, scheduled from January 9 to 11, aims to promote Suvali as a tourism destination by boosting coastal tourism, generating local employment, and creating livelihood opportunities for residents and small vendors. The additional bus services are intended to ease congestion, as the annual event draws large crowds an...Read More

Surat: A grand three-day Suvali Beach Festival–2026 will be organised from January 9 to 11 at Suvali Beach near Hazira, showcasing a unique blend of music, culture, food, and adventure sports. The festival is being jointly organized by the Gujarat Tourism Department and the Surat District Administration with the aim of promoting coastal tourism and providing an enriching experience to visitors. The festival will feature live musical performances, cultural programmes, local cuisine stalls, and...Read More

Surat: At one time, there was only a single unpaved road leading to the beautiful Suvali Beach in Hazira. Moreover, since the road was deserted, tourists who wished to visit the beach with their families often felt hesitant. However, over the past three years, Suvali Beach has undergone a major infrastructure upgrade. A 10-meter-wide double-lane asphalt road, streetlights, and essential facilities, including toilets for tourists, have been developed. With these improvements, residents of Surat ...Read More

Surat: In a major boost to tourism, the Gujarat government will be building a new rest house at Suvali Beach in the city. The proposal was presented by MLA Sandeep Desai and approved by the government. The project, estimated at ₹2.2 crore, will include four VIP rooms, a terrace lounge, a kitchen, and parking facilities along the Suvali beachfront. The foundation stone ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 24th September 2025, at 10:30 AM at Suvali Beach. The event will be presided over by San...Read More