10-Day Adventurous Trip to Surat

1. Day 1: Dumas Beach
   20 mins (8.5 km) from Surat Railway Station

   Dive into the waves and watch the sunset; beachside snacks are available.

2. Day 2: Ubharat Beach
   40 mins (20 km) from Dumas Beach

   Enjoy the clean waters of the Arabian sea along with local delicacies.

3. Day 3: Ukai Dam
   2 hours (80 km) from Ubharat Beach

   Tour the dam, go kayaking, and hike the surrounding hills for scenic view.

4. Day 4: Vansda National Park
   50 mins (33 km) from Ukai Dam

   Enjoy the flora and fauna of this less-visited national park and go on a night jungle safari.

5. Day 5: Gopi Talav
   2 hrs (95 km) from Vansda National Park

   A serene lake with an interesting history, take a boat ride and stroll the garden.

6. Day 6: Sardar Patel Museum
   10 mins (2 km) from Gopi Talav

   Explore the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat, admire the art and artifacts.

7. Day 7: Science Centre
   40 mins (17 km) from Sardar Patel Museum

   Interactive science and planetarium exhibits, live science shows and activities suitable for all ages.

8. Day 8: Swaminarayan Temple
   1 hr (25 km) from Science Centre

   Visit one of Surat's oldest and most revered temples, known for its architecture and divinity.

9. Day 9: Dutch Garden
   25 mins (8 km) from Swaminarayan Temple

   Beautiful garden and ancient Dutch cemetery, perfect for a relaxing picnic.

10. Day 10: Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo
    20 mins (7 km) from Dutch Garden

    A popular tourist attraction, spend the day watching wildlife and enjoying the nature.

Time & Costs Estimates:

• Dumas Beach (2 hours, free)
• Ubharat Beach (3 hours, free)
• Ukai Dam (6 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Vansda National Park (8 hours, INR 300 per person)
• Gopi Talav (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Sardar Patel Museum (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
• Science Centre (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Swaminarayan Temple (2 hours, free)
• Dutch Garden (2 hours, free)
• Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo (4 hours, INR 50 per person)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 640 per person

Useful Tips:

For more adventure, you can try water sports like parasailing and jet skiing at Dumas Beach. You can also visit the Tithal Beach near Ubharat Beach, and experience the surfing culture there. If you have more time, explore the nearby cities of Vadodara or Ahmedabad. Do avoid visiting Vansda National Park during the monsoon season (July-September), due to safety concerns.