Surajkund Mela 2024 Date, Timing, Ticket Price, Theme and Updates

We are super excited to announce Surajkund Mela 2022 is Coming soon at Lakewood city, Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana

Yes! Come and experience the Artisans across the country at one place and make a one-stop shopping destination and experience a rare form of Arts & Crafts, Clothing, Textiles, Artificial jewelry, Home Decor, Furniture, Handicrafts products, and much more.

Surajkund means “Sun Lake” and The Surajkund Mela is considered to be one of the biggest craft fairs across the globe which is quite popular among folks of all ages. Here is everything you need to know about the Surajkund Mela 2022 edition.

Surajkund Mela 2022

India is well-known throughout the world for its diverse culture, vibrant lifestyle, food, and aesthetics among other things. Art and craft is one of the major reasons why people from other countries are attracted towards India. 

Indian art and craft is vivid and so distinct that it varies from state to state. The Government of India in its initiative to boost its awareness of “Go Local” has launched a number of programs to show its support for the country’s craft industry. The Surajkund Mela is one such government initiative that aims at giving a boost to the craftsmanship of this country. It is the best opportunity for the local artists to show their creations not just in front of domestic but the international audience as well.

Every year, it is held at Surajkund in Faridabad, located in the North Indian state of Haryana which is just a few km away from the capital city New Delhi. A ride full of colors, rhythm, and delight – all of these beautiful elements combine to define the Surajkund Mela. It is an ecstatic representation of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage that holds a prominent place in the hearts of art and craft enthusiasts.

Objectives Of Surajkund Mela 2022

• To conduct, manage, and regulate the Surajkund International Craft Mela in Surajkund, Faridabad, in order to promote crafts and handlooms with the backing of tradesmen invited from all over the country to shoulder the promotion of handlooms and handicrafts exports.
• To create an environment in which rural craft traditions could be displayed, and to project the traditional rural ambiance of a typical village near Delhi for visitors who may not have the time or coffers to visit an Indian village.

Surajkund Mela 2022 Date, Timing, And Ticket Price

Surajkund Mela 2022 will be organized from 20th March 2022 to 4^th April 2022 this year. The entry ticket prices and timing of entry at the festival are kept almost similar each year.

• The Surajkund Mela opens daily in the morning from 10:30 a.m. till evening at 8:30 p.m.
• The entry tickets cost around Rs.120/- on the weekdays and on the weekends it costs a little more i.e. Rs.180/-.
• You can purchase the ticket at the venue itself or choose to book The Surajkund International Crafts Fair entry tickets online also as these are easily available on all major online booking portals for eg: Bookmyshow, Paytm etc.

Theme State Of Surajkund Mela 2022

Every year a different state is chosen as the theme to showcase its unique culture and heritage by representing various art forms and handicrafts. For the “35th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2022” this year, the chance is provided to the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Various artists from Jammu & Kashmir will be presenting different folk arts and dances. From traditional dances, art forms to impeccable crafts, there is a bouquet of heritage and culture from Jammu & Kashmir to enrapture the audience. 

Surajkund Mela 2022 – Major Attractions

• Decorative home accessories
• Wall paintings
• Terracotta items
• Textiles
• Pottery
• Carpets
• Spices
• Cane & Wooden furniture

How to Reach the Venue?

By Bus – Buses are available from ISBT, Shivaji Stadium, Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Surajkund.

By Air – The nearest airport is in Delhi and Surajkund is just a half an hour or 45-minute drive from both Indira Gandhi International airport and Palam airport depending on the traffic.

By Road – One can use his/her own conveyance or a hired one from Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad to reach Surajkand which is well connected by roads.

By Cab – Tourist cabs/ tourist coaches to the venue can be conveniently hired from Delhi/Faridabad/Gurgaon.

By Rail – Delhi, Faridabad and Gurgaon are all linked via railway lines. 

Surajkund Mela 2022 FAQs 

The Uzbekistan will act as the ‘Partner nation’ and showcase its rich culture, art, and crafts, cuisines, etc at the mela.

• Jammu and Kashmir will be participating as the ‘Theme State’ and will showcase its distinct artistic forms, creative handicrafts, and traditional heritage at the mela.
• Keeping pace with the changing technology and increasing digitalization, the Mela entry tickets will be booked online.
• As a corporate social responsibility initiative, the Surajkund Mela Authority provides a 50% rebate on entry tickets to differently-abled persons, senior citizens, and serving defense personnel and ex-servicemen.
• Various competitions to be organized for school students.
• Craftsperson can have access to the export market as there will be Exporters and Buyers meet.
• A large number of security personnel are deployed, CCTV Cameras, as well as Night Vision Cameras, have been installed in the Mela premises for Security purposes.
• The Fire Brigade team and Medical teams will also be available for any emergency situation.
• To provide easy access to Bank, dispensary, Mela police control room & CCTV control room to the visitors these are all located at a  centralized location 

The Surajkund Mela is a captivating experience that captures the spirit of rustic India beautifully and amplifies the cultural amalgamation of diverse traditions in the world. I myself attended the Mela twice in the last 5 years.

Do share your memories in the comment section, if you have ever attended a fair.