Songadh

Songadh is a taluka in Tapi district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The town is located at the foot of a solitary hill, the surrounding area has been almost completely flattened by approximately 30 stone quarries. Due to these stone quarries, its economy has increased to the level of the rest of the state. Songadh's surrounding areas are covered with semi dense forest. Surat is about 85 km from Songadh which has a higher population and substantially more industry. Surat has grown faster than other cities of Gujarat and consequently Tapi district was created from the former District of Surat and Vyara was selected as the capital of the Tapi district. Songadh is about 259 km from Vadodara,about 85 km from Surat,about 18 km from Vyara.

Songadh is known for its dense forest and bamboo production. Though the area around Ukai dam is prohibited for visitors, there are plans to develop Doswada, Fort Songadh, Navi Ukai and the area surrounding the Ukai dam as eco-camp sites similar to Padamdungari near Vyara and Mahal in Dang. the fort is also a brilliant example of Indian architecture where the influence of both Mughals and Marathas are evident. There are not many forts built in Gujarat State due to the relat