Colors, Architecture, Dance, Heritage, Traditional Wears, Crafts of India - Surajkund Mela! 

 If you are in the quest of the any of the above, Surajkund mela is a must visit for you. 

Opening Dates: 2 - 16 Feb

Entry Timings: 10:30 am to 8:30 pm

Entry Fee: INR 100 

 

Each year in the ambiance of Surajkund Lake, from 2-16 Feb, a vibrant crafts festival is organized in the green fields of Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. (Click to tweet)
 

Colorful Crafts -A Delight for Shoppers

Did You Know: Surajkund is an ancient reservoir in the shape of rising sun. 'Kund' means tank or reservoir and 'Suraj' means Sun. (Click to Tweet)

Click to See the Entire Panaromic View of Actual Surajkund Lake

What makes Surajkund Mela so Unique, so Special?

Each year Traditional Crafts men and women including sculptors, weavers, painters and artists assemble here from all parts of the India to participate in this annual celebration

Dance by Haryana-Artists

 
It's a definite 'Paradise' for lovers of arts and crafts. No Wonder! the fair sees visitors from all over the world and not just Delhi/Ncr or to say India. There is something for everyone in this fair. 

The Entrance is characterized by a theme specific to a State of India. This year  Himachal is the theme of 34th- Surajkund Crafts Fair 2020. A great platform to promote tourism.

Artists from Goa at Suraj Kund Mela - Image Courtesy eprahaar.in

In addition to that, ..................(not known as of now) is the Partner Nation in this International Surajkund Crafts Mela. At least 20 countries & all the states of India will be participating in the Mela.

Srilanka Pavilion - Image Courtesy Vaibhav, India Mike

Also read incredible account of the fair by Vaibhav Arora at India Mike

How to reach?

Surajkund lies 8 km from South Delhi. It is easily accessible by road. 

• Special conducted tours are available from Haryana Tourist Bureau at 36, Janpath, New Delhi (Click to Tweet) List of Buses
• Buses are available from ISBT, Shivaji Stadium, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Surajkund. (Click to Tweet)
• Tourist cabs/ tourist coaches to the venue can be conveniently hired from Delhi. 
• By Road: Surajkund is well-connected to Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad district headquarter towns by metalled road approachable by tour coaches, tourist taxis and one’s own conveyance. 
• By Air: The nearest Airport is at Delhi. The Surajkund Complex is a 35-minute drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is about 25 km 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, travel to Surajkund has to be done by car/cab/tourist coach. 
• By Metro: Metro services are also available from Central Secretariat till Badarpur via Sarita Vihar and Mohan Estate. (Click to Tweet) Badarpur locality is close to the interstate border between the city of Faridabad and Delhi.
  

  
May be you are planning your first visit to Delhi, India this February. As a traveler, you want to go well prepared to make the most out of your visit.

Is February the right time to visit? What weather to expect at this time, Is it going to be too cold ? Is it going to Fog a lot? Should I book my accommodation in advance? Read on to find out all this and more in the following post.


What Weather to expect in February?

Pleasant Weather in Delhi

As the January Comes to an end, it is still colder in Delhi. By the time February comes the temperature hovers between 4 deg to 20 deg. Celsius. Normally it's colder in the mornings and in the Evenings. During the day it is very pleasant. It rarely rains in February. Humidity Level is fine too. Overall February is a good time to visit to Delhi.

Is it going to Fog?

As far as Fog is concerned, in North India it starts to reduce by the time Feb Starts. There should not be any Fog Problems by Mid-Feb.

What Clothes to pack?

Packing Clothes, Not really!

If you come from Western world, I do not think you would require too many warm clothes.. light sweater for early morning and late evening would do. In the day time you wear anything light. However, same may not be true for Indians, as we feel change of weather more..so packing warm clothes, a jacket might go with the packing.

Book Accommodation in Advance?

It is a good idea to book accommodation in Advance, rather than looking for them in the final hours of your due travel date. Mainly because Delhi travel season starts October and lasts till March. The prices of hotel room is always on the higher side during this time of the year, so better book in advance.

Places to Visit around Delhi?

Nainital Lake

Delhi happens to be the entry point for many and, it is well connected to important tourist attractions in North & West India. You have many options depending on your interest. Some of the popular destinations worth visit are mentioned below.

Agra - Taj Mahal
Jaipur - Forts
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand- See Tigers & Elephants, Camping
Nainital - Beautiful Lakes
Shimla - Hill Stations
Kullu/Manali - Himalayan View 


What are the Shopping Options?

Pashmina Shawl

You have multiple options for shopping and to buy souvenir. There are plenty of shops where you can get Pashmina Shawl, like Karol Bagh, Dilli Haat, Connaught Place. If you are looking for Sarees and traditional wears- Chandni Chowk market is a very good option. There would be sale on branded items till February End in Connaught Place. 


Things to do in Delhi in Feb: 

Mughal Garden - Rashtrapati Bhawan will be thrown open from 15-Feb till 17-Mar for general public. The Entry is Free. Do not miss this in your Feb-Mar visit to Delhi.
Surajkund Craft Fair (Mela) a fortnight Festival from 1-15 Feb, Surajkund, Faridabad, 8 Kms from Delhi 
Valentine Day in Delhi : There are myriad of ways you can make your Valentine special, like never before in Delhi!  

So all in all February is a great time to visit Delhi.