Bid adieu to winter days and get set to enjoy the upcoming Surajkund Fair in Faridabad. The Welcome Gates at the strategic location on roads highlights commencement of the fun-filled craft mela. Where tourist find interest in exploring every nook and corner of the fair ground; corporate business organizations, institution and traditional market find the location apt for showcasing themselves before public

Surajkund Mela is conducted by the Department of Tourism Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India in collaboration with Haryana Tourism, Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Commissioner Development. Since its introduction in 1981, the fair has gained immense popularity. This 24th Craft Mela is expected to live up to the expectation of travelers, visiting India.


Tourist Delight in Surajkund Mela
Cultural Entertainment:
The craft mela in Surajkund is a perfect occasion for those who desires to catch-hold of the vibrant culture of India. Folk dance and music competition are arranged in open air. Natyashala, a traditional form of theater is organized every evening since the starting day till the end date of the mela. Also, a study tour to festival ground helps students interact with the local folks and enhance their knowledge about Indian culture. Workshops, seminar, quiz and discussions are arranged for educational purposes.

Food Festival:
Surajkund Mela- a traditional festival in India offers tourist to taste the spicy gourmets, cooked in Punjabi, South Indian, Chinese and North Indian style. Foodies can relish at both vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines, available in varieties.

Shopping:
Surajkund Craft fair in Haryana acts a shopping paradise for tourist visiting North India. A number of temporary shopping corners are arranged, which displays some brilliant collections of handicrafts and textiles. Kantha traditional work of Tripura, lace and crochet garments of Goa, mirror and Chikan embroidered clothes of Lucknow, Chikki wood craft of Kashmir, souvenirs from West Bengal, Shital patti work from Assam, Phulkari embroidery of Punjab et al compel shoppers to empty their wallet.

The publicity of Surajkund Mela is at acme. Hoardings, leaflets and Internet has already started to display information about the fair. Its prime time to know about the entry tickets and family passes to be used to enter the mela ground.