5 Reasons To Visit Surajkund Mela #DelhiDiaries

The Spring Season around the world always calls for celebration and Delhi is not so different from the rest. Winters recede and people start to walk out of the blankets to soak in the beauty of Spring Sun and celebrate the colors of life. One of the many fairs and exhibitions that keep people busy during this season, is the famous Surajkund International Crafts Mela.

 

What is SurajKund International Crafts Mela?

Acclaimed to be the largest crafts fair in the world, The Mela is organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture and External Affair. With many countries and states participating in the Mela, this calls for the celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage.

Attracting more than a million visitors every year, it is one of the best platform for the skilled craftsmen and artisans of India and other SAARC nations. This annual fair is a fortnight event and is usually organized in the first half of the February month.

This year which hosts 32nd Surajkund Mela, has its theme state as Uttar Pradesh.

 

5 Reasons To Visit SurajKund Mela

A Peek Into The Celebration of Indian Culture

It showcases both National and International Crafts and culture. Various stalls display the culture from the deepest corners of Indian states which you might now find elsewhere. The splash of color that you feel with the spring on your face is an experience on its own.

Variety Of Hand-Crafted Products

To the lovers of handicrafts, this place is no less than a platter of hand-crafted products from all over the country. This place offers something for everyone. Little handmade keyrings, home-decor items including regional paintings, range of pure hand-woven fabrics, designer outlets, ceramic items, leather footwears are only few things to name.

 

Feel Of Adventure

Apart from the peek into heritage and culture, it also offer lots of fun and frolic to the visitors. With various amusement rides like the giant wheel, around the world, columbus; it bound to make you feel nostalgic and take you back to your childhood memories.

Taste of Multi-cuisines At A Single Place

Be it the famous authentic regional cuisines of various states or latest fast food, foodies can savour the delicacies at every step of the Mela. With the variety of food available you are bound to return to this place for more. There are many cuisine to try which aren’t usually easily available around. It can be a perfect place for the hangout with friends or a picnic with family.

Various Cultural Events To Attend

As the day progresses various performances are scheduled based on different themes for the visitors to enjoy. Specially beneficial for the new age kids who are usually unaware of our country’s fading traditions. Dance groups perform on regional music, and various plays also entertain the tourists.

 

 

Where and How to Go?

Surajkund Mela is organised at Lakewood city, Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana 121010.

Explore the options to reach the venue here. For the residents of Delhi NCR, they can hail buses/cabs to reach the venue. They can also take the metro, nearest metro is Tughlakabad or Badarpur Metro Station and there by taking an auto to/ from the venue.

Tickets

The tickets for the venue are available at the counters and vary from 50₹-200₹ every year with rebates of 50% for differently-abled people, senior citizens, serving soldiers, and war widows and their dependents. Tickets can also be purchased online from BookMyShow.

4 thoughts on “5 Reasons To Visit Surajkund Mela #DelhiDiaries

  1. Any crafts mela is a joy to visit and I’ve heard that Surajkund is just stupendous. I’ve visited the place and stayed at a resort there for a sales conference years ago!

  2. I love all kind of crafts melas but I don’t get to attend as many. My cousins in Delhi frequent the Surajkund Mela every year and I am always so tempted. Thank you for sharing some good pictures. Hope you are doing well, Nibha! Long time.

  3. I love such lively places and events where you get to see some extraordinary things and experience the richness of Indian culture. I’ve attended many such festivals or say Crafts melas in Bhopal and always liked the concept of showcasing the creativity of skilled artisans. Also, melas are always fun. 🙂

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