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A splash of colours, rhythm of drum beats and joy de-vivre merge at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana starts usually during the first fortnight of each February. The curtains go up on the acclaimed annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela from 1st February onwards every year, a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage.

Occupying a place of pride on the international tourist calendar, more than a million visitors throng the Mela during the fortnight including thousands of foreign tourists. The Surajkund Mela is unique as it showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India, & is 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 Affairs. For the 35th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2022, the state of J&K has been chosen to be the Theme State. At least 20 countries & all the states of India will be participating in the Mela.

A large number of renowned national and international folk artistes and cultural groups present day performances at both the Chaupals, the open-air theatres, located in the Mela premises. Also enthralling cultural evening programmes are held at the main Chaupal during each of the Mela evening. The Mela is indeed a custodian of the heritage crafts involving use of traditional skills that are fading away due to cheap machine made imitations, and a special section is earmarked for showcasing of these heritage crafts.

The multi-cuisine Food Court provides ethnic cuisines from all over the world, which are immensely popular with visitors. There are designated places for amusement, adventure sports and joy rides to make it a must visit event for the young.

In 2013, the fair was upgraded to an international level and in 2015, a record number of 20 countries participated in the Mela.

The multi-cuisine Food Courts provides ethnic cuisines from all over the world, which are immensely popular with visitors. The scintillating folk performances at the two ‘Chaupals’ and mesmerizing evening recitals at ‘Natyashala’ rev up the entertainment quotient. There are designated places for amusement, adventure sports and joy rides to make it a must visit event for the young.

In the upcoming Surajkund International Crafts Mela, over 20 countries are expected to participate from 19th March, 2022.

HOW TO REACH ?

• It is open to visitors from 12:30 PM. to 9:30PM.
• Tickets are available at Insider.in & Paytm.com
• Buses are available from ISBT, Shivaji Stadium, Gurgaon,Faridabad and Surajkund.
• Tourist cabs/ tourist coaches to the venue can be conveniently hired from Delhi.

By Air

• The nearest airport is at Delhi. Surajkund is a 35 minute drive from the Indira Gandhi International airport and 25 kms. from Palam airport.

By Rail

• Delhi is the nearest railway junction. Faridabad and Gurgaon are both linked to Delhi via railway lines. From each of these stations, one can travel to Surajkund by car/cab or tourist coach.

By Road

• Surajkund is well-connected to Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad by metalled road approachable by one's own or hired conveyance.