India has a rich history of arts and crafts, with each of its states being known for its variety of age-old handicrafts. While most of them are slowly fading away in popularity, there have been many conservation projects and festivals aimed at preserving these crafts.
The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is one such festival organized in Faridabad, Haryana. Its 38th edition will be held from 7th to 23rd February 2025.
38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela
A Brief Overview Of Surajkund International Crafts Mela
During the first fortnight of February each year, the festival is organized in Haryana’s Faridabad. The Mela is organized by the Surajkund Mela Authority & Haryana Tourism in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture, and External Affairs.
In 2013, the Crafts Mela was upgraded to an international level. In 2015, the festival saw participation from a whopping 20 countries. During this edition, Lebanon was the Partner Nation, while Chattisgarh was the Theme State.
The festival sees about a million visitors every year, who attend to get a glimpse of India’s rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its handicrafts. In fact, it is known to be the world’s biggest crafts fair!
Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2025
In 2024, the Surajkund Mela saw about 45 countries and more than 592 foreign artists marked their presence. The 37th edition of 2024 also saw about 13 lakh visitors, which is a big feat for a festival aiming to highlight India’s arts and crafts.
This year, the event will feature more than 1,000 stalls displaying a plethora of handicrafts, textiles, paintings, and cultural artifacts.
The venue will be divided into different sections based on different Indian states, so that visitors can get a glimpse of the cultural and artistic heritage of these states.
Each year, the festival chooses a ‘theme state’ to highlight its artistic heritage. For 2025, the theme state is going to be the vibrant land of Rajasthan!
The theme states for the last 5 years are as follows:
2024: Gujarat
2023: North Eastern Region
2022: Jammu and Kashmir
2020: Himachal Pradesh
2019: Maharashtra
The festival will feature artists and performers from all over the world, including India, who’ll perform daily at open-air theaters. It will also feature multi-cuisine food courts where you can get delicious foods from all across the country.
Be it Rajasthan’s Dal Baati, Punjab’s Amritsari Chole Kulche, or Maharashtra’s Misal Pav, there is something for every taste bud out there!
And when you’re done relishing on mouth-watering dishes, you can enjoy the festival by participating in plenty of entertaining rides, adrenaline-pumping adventure sports, and a variety of recreational activities.
Key Details Of Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2025
Dates: 7th to 23rd February, 2025
Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily
Ticket prices: INR 120 (weekdays); INR 180 (weekends). You can get the tickets on the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation mobile app, on-site at the venue gates, and metro stations. If you’re a student with a valid college ID, a senior citizen, a differently abled person or a soldier, you’ll get a 50% rebate on entry tickets.
Venue: Surajkund Ground, F7QP+2PX, Lakewood city, Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana – 121010
How To Reach Surajkund Mela?
By Air
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is the closest airport to Surajkund, located about 25 kilometers (km) away. From the airport, you can directly hire a cab or taxi.
By Rail
Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction is the closest to Surajkund. Located just 15.4 km away from the junction, you can easily get a cab to reach Surajkund. Moreover, trains from all over the country halt at the junction, making it convenient for you regardless of where you are coming from.
By Road
Surajkund is well connected by road to major cities like Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. In fact, there are a number of buses that you can take from these cities, details of which are available on the official website of Haryana Tourism.
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Summing Up
The Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2025 is surely going to be a celebration of all things crafts, culture, and heritage. With its theme state being the royal land of Rajasthan, it will be exciting to see how the crafts fair turns out this year.
Are you excited for this cultural extravaganza just as much as we are?
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FAQs
How Many Days Are Enough For Haryana?
Haryana is quite an underrated tourist destination, and is filled with plenty of exciting places and attractions and historical monuments. If you are exploring Haryana, we recommend at least 7 to 10 days to fully explore the region.
What Are The Dates For Surajkund Mela?
Surajkund Mela in 2025 is being organized from 7th to 23rd February.
What To Buy From Surajkund Mela?
You can buy plenty of unique handicrafts from Surajkund Mela. Be it the iconic Madhubani paintings, handmade carpets, unique ceramic rugs, antique jewelry, as well as textiles from different Indian states.
