About Bardoli :
Bardoli is located at a distance of 34 km from Surat and it is considered one of the major travel destinations near the city. The reason for this is that the place acquires an important place in the history of India. It is visited by followers of Gandhiji and Sardar Patel and also holds significance for the historians. In the year 1925, the Taluka of Bardoli was severely hit by floods and famine. The farmers of the region faced acute shortage of funds. The same year the government raised the tax to 30 percent. The regional social activists reached out to Sardar Patel for help. He was respected by the Gujaratis across the state of Gujarat. After uniting all the villagers, he discussed the matter with Gandhiji. With his consent, Sardar initiated and spearheaded the campaign. It came to be known as Bardoli Satyagrah. There was mass agitation in the state as well as in the different parts of India. Finally, the government passed a resolution in 1920, declaring the withdrawal of the tax hike. The success of the campaign establishes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as one of the major leaders of the Indian Independence Movement. It was for the first time Gandhiji addressed him as ‘Sardar’, meaning the chief or the leader. Today, the place still haunts with the tale of the brave peasants that suffered and stood undeterred against the injustice of the foreign rulers. In the memory of the historic event an ashram known as Swaraj Ashram has been built here. This ashram is visited by many tourists every year, thus serving as a major tourism destination in the state.
General Information about Bardoli :
Location: 34 Km From Surat
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Bardoli :
By Air:
Surat Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city. The airport has been inaugurated recently and has made the city all the more accessible for the tourists. Presently, there are two airlines operating from the Airport, the Indian Airlines and the Kingfisher Airlines. Surat is well connected to main cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bhavnagar and Kandla by air. The airport will soon become equipped to handle international cargo and traffic also.
By Train:
Surat Railway station is situated in the eastern-central part of the city. The city is a major Railway junction on the Mumbai – Delhi – Ahmedabad broad gauge line. A number of trains run to and from the station, connecting it with many important cities in Gujarat and India. It is linked to all the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Vadodra etc. Surat is also connected to the Central Railways through the Udhana Junction and the Tapti line. From local trains to goods trains, from passenger trains to super fast trains, all operate from the Surat Railway station.
By Road:
There are a number of buses operating from Surat. Theses buses connect the city to various important states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. Apart from this, there are state buses as well as private buses connecting Surat to various cities in Gujarat. The city is connected to the National Highway via a connector highway. It is also accessible from National Highway 6, via Hazira.