Suraj Kund International Craft Mela is organized every year in Faridabad Haryana. The Surajkund Fair is one of the biggest handicraft fairs in India. People from different countries come here to show their culture and craft products.
Artists from different regions of India come to the Surjkund Mela with their antique products. Hence if you love shopping and arts and crafts, Surajkund Mela is heaven.
In this post, we have discussed everything related to the 37th Surajkund Mela 2024.
Surajkund Mela 2024 Dates
Surajkund Mela will start on 2nd February on Friday and will end on 18th February on Sunday in 2024.
Surajkund Mela 2024 Timings
The Surajkund mela timings in 2024 are from 10 am to 8 am daily.
Surajkund Mela 2024 Theme State
A theme state is chosen every year. In 2020 the theme state was Himachal Pradesh. For 2024, the theme state is Gujrat.
Surajkund Mela 2024 Ticket Price
Ticket Price On Weekdays: 120 rupees.
Ticket Price On Weekend: 180 rupees (Saturday and Sunday).
For Senior Citizens and Handicapped, there is 50 percent off on the tickets for the Surajkund Fair.
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How to reach Surajkund Mela Faridabad
| By Air | The nearest airport is at Delhi. A 35-minute drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport and 25 km from Palam airport. |
| By Rail | Delhi is the nearest railway junction |
| By Road | Surajkund is well-connected and approachable by your vehicle or hired vehicles. Special buses run by the Haryana Government for convenience. |
20 Haryana Roadways buses will help tourists reach the mela. You can find these buses at the NIT bus stand (Dr. Magal Sen Bus Stand ) and Ballabhgrah Bus Stand.
Apart from bus stands, you can also onboard Haryana roadway buses from Badhkal and Badarpur metro stations.
| Ballabhgarh Bus Ticket price for Surajkund mela | 20 rupees |
| NIT Bus Ticket price for Surajkund Mela | 15 rupees |
Some Quick Facts Related To Suraj Kund Mela
| Name | Surajkund International Crafts Mela |
| First Time Organised | In 1987 |
| Got International Recognition | In 2013 |
| First Focus Country | Egypt (2009) |
| A fact | The Largest Craft fair in the World |
More About Surajkund Mela
People in thousands visit Surajkund Mela Faridabad every year in February. A large number of artists from all over India and out of India come to the Mela to showcase their culture, they perform in the Mela.
The fun part is, that a lot of people come here to dance. You must have seen viral dance videos from Surajkund Mela on your Instagram feed. People in Haryana love to dance, People dance on Dholaks, Folk Songs, and other instruments.
The mela offers a wide variety of food. Food stalls from different states of India offer different cuisines.
I tried my first vada Pav (a Marathi dish) in Surajkund mela. So if you love food or want different cuisines from different regions, Surajkund Mela is a must-visit.
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Visit Surajkund Reservoir Near Surajkund Mela
Near to Surajkund Mela, there is a reservoir named as Surajkund. The kund (reservoir) does not have water anymore. King Surjpal built this reservoir in the 10th century.
The reservoir is located just a few steps away from the mela. You can also ask people there to reach this location.
The location is historical and great for photos.
Ticket Price: The ticket price for Surajlkund Reservoir will be 25 to 30 rupees.