The 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela will take place between February 7 and February 23, 2025, in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. This annual 15-day event takes place daily from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM and is a spectacular presentation of regional and international crafts, handlooms, and traditions, paralleled by an unlimited variety of multi-cuisine food options. Organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism, in collaboration with various union ministries, this attracts over a million visitors both within India and overseas.
Event Highlights
The Surajkund Mela is famous for its grand scale, with more than 1,000 stalls displaying a variety of handicrafts, textiles, and cultural artifacts. The fairgrounds are divided into sections representing different Indian states, allowing visitors to explore diverse art forms nationwide. Every year, a theme state is chosen to highlight the cultural and artistic heritage of a specific region. For 2025, the theme state is Rajasthan.
Key details:
- Event Name: 38th Surajkund Mela
- Location: Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana
- Dates: February 7 - February 23, 2025
- Timings: 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily
Tickets:
- Price: Weekdays: INR 120; Weekends: INR 180
How to Purchase:
- Online: DMRC Mobile App
- Metro Stations: Select Delhi Metro stations
- On-site: Venue gates
- Special Counters: Key entry points
- Offline: All metro stations (9 AM - 6 PM, February 7-23) and Mela venue
- Discounts: A 50% rebate on entry tickets is available on weekdays for school and college students with valid ID cards, senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, and soldiers.
How to reach the venue:
- By Road: Surajkund is well-connected, located 35 km from Gurgaon via NH48 and 22 km from Delhi via Mathura Road. Regular bus services are available from ISBTs and major metro stations for convenient access from Delhi and the National Capital Region. Taxis and app-based services also offer door-to-door service.
- Nearest Metro Station: Badarpur Border
Other details:
- The Mela features over 1,000 stalls displaying handicrafts, textiles, and cultural artifacts, divided into sections representing various Indian states.
- Cultural performances by folk artists and groups occur daily at open-air theatres.
- The theme state for 2025 is Rajasthan.
- The Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism organize the event in collaboration with union ministries of tourism, textiles, culture, and external affairs.
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has collaborated with Mela organizers to simplify ticket sales.
- The fair will showcase heritage crafts and offer 24/7 parking facilities.
- The fair is also called 'Shilp Mahakumbh
Getting to the Mela
Road Surajkund is well-connected by road with Gurgaon, 35 km via NH48 and from Delhi, 22 km via Mathura Road. Public transport Regular bus services are available from ISBTs and metro stations for access from Delhi and the National Capital Region. Taxis and app-based services also offer easy access. For those coming by car, DMRC will provide 24/7 parking facilities at a few metro stations, so visitors can park and then take public transport to the Mela. Shuttle services will be available from nearby metro stations to the Mela venue. The nearest metro station is Badarpur Border.
More Than Just Shopping
Foodies coming here are also indulged in all kinds of cuisines in the multi-cuisine food court. Food courts have delicacies from states in the form of Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma, Punjab's Amritsari Kulcha, dosas of South India, and Bengali sweets. International food stalls will also be displayed that would provide the globe-trotting favourites. Besides food, entertaining rides, adventure sports, and other recreational activities make this mela to be a whole family affair.
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