36th Surajkund mela will be organized in Faridabad District of Haryana in the month of February. Surajkund mela is the largest crafts fair in the world.
People from different countries come to the mela to show their culture. About 45 artists from different countries will participate in the fair. And 8 North Eastern states of India will participate in the Surajkund Fair.
Over 20 countries from the world contribute to Surajkund mela to make it successful.
This time the Fair will be more grand according to the officials. And more foreign tourists will visit the fair this time because India is hosting the G-20 summit.
Key Dates
| Starting Date of fair | 3rd February 2023 |
| Ending Date of fair | 19th February 2023 |
Tickets
Surjkund Mela tickets are available offline as well as online. The ticket price for Weekdays is 120. On weekends the price of the ticket is 180.
If you book the tickets online, you can save some money. You can book online ticket through websites like bookmyshow.com.
For differently abled, senior citizens, serving defense personnel and ex- servicemen the authority will provide 50 % rebate on the entry tickets.
Timing
The mela is open to visitors from 10:30 am to 08:30 pm.
Time Table According to Each Day
| 3rd Feb. 2023 (Friday) | Opening Ceremony : Special Choregraphed Classic performance |
| 4th Feb. 2023 (Saturday) | North-East Fashion show along with mesmerising performance by the Tetseo Sisters |
| 5th Feb. 2023 (Sunday) | Performance by Padma Shri Winner and folk singer Malini Awasthi |
| 6th Feb. 2023 (Monday) | Haryanvi Night by Renuka Pawar and Pranjal Dahiya |
| 7th Feb. 2023 (Tuesday) | International Dance Troupe |
| 8th Feb. 2023 (Wednesday) | Star Performance by Mika Singh |
| 9th Feb. 2023 (Thursday) | Magnificent Fashion Show of Benarasi Handloom by FDCI followed by international dance performance |
| 10th Feb. 2023 (Friday) | Specially curated art and culture evening with band from Himachal |
| 11th Feb. 2023 (Saturday) | Jugalbandi Fusion Dance performance followed by Percussionist |
| 12th Feb. 2023 (Sunday) | Bollywood Singer Krishna Bureau and Band |
| 13th Feb. 2023 (Monday) | North East evening, Rock band followed by Fashion Show and Fusion dance performance |
| 14th Feb. 2023 (Tuesday) | Punjabi Swag night by Kaka |
| 15th Feb. 2023 (Wednesday) | Performance by Indian Pop and Rock Band Euphoria |
| 16th Feb. 2023 (Thursday) | Sufi duo performance by Nooran Sisters |
| 17th Feb. 2023 (Friday) | Folk Night by Mame Khan |
| 18th Feb. 2023 (Saturday) | Enchanting India and Handlooms Fashion Show by FDCI |
| 19th Feb. 2023 (Sunday) | Closing Ceremony : Theme Choreographed Dance Performance |
Theme of Surajkund Fair
For 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mala- 2023, the North-eastern states of India have been chosen to be the theme.
Last year Jammu and Kashmir was the theme of the Fair.
Venue Location
Surajkund Road, Lakewood City, Faridabad, Haryana 121010.
How to reach
| By Air | By Rail | By Road |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi Airport, Delhi | Nearest Railway Junction is Delhi, well connected with Faridabad and Gurugram | Surajkund is well connected to Grurgram, Delhi and Faridabad through roads. |
Bus Time Table for Mela
Official Link : Click Here
Parking Details
| Gate No. | Mela Gate | Entry from | Parking Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shekhawati | Delhi/Gurgaon | IA- (Chhatisgarh parking)IB- (Near Silver Jubilee Gate) IC- Radha Swami ID- MCF Parking |
| 2 | Jharkhand Gate/Kerla Gate | Faridabad/ Gurgaon | 2A- HTC Land 2B- HTC Land 2C- EROS Land Parking |
| 3 | Dhanteshwari/TRC Gate | Delhi/ Gurgaon | 3A- Near Silver Jubilee Gate 3B- Helipad Parking 3D- Dinesh Aggarwal Park |
Surajkund Reservoir
Surajkund is very old reservoir built on the backside of Aravalli hills in Faridabad.
It is said that the ‘kund’ was made by the King Surajpal of Tomar Dynasty.
Do not forget to visit the kund when you go to the fair.
Partner Nations for 36th Surajkund Mela
On 36th edition of the Surajkund Mela, the members of Sanghai Cooperation Organisation are the focus nations in the fair.
| Member States | Observer States | Dialogue Partners |
|---|---|---|
| India | Afghanistan | Armenia |
| Pakistan | Belarus | Turkey |
| Russia | Iran | Azerbaijan |
| Kazakhstan | Mongolia | Cambodia |
| China | Sri Lanka | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Nepal | |
| Tajikistan | Saudi Arabia | |
| Uzbekistan | Qatar | |
| Egypt | ||
| UAE | ||
| Kuwait | ||
| Myanmar | ||
| Maldives | ||
| Bahrain |
Helpline numer
18001205035
Map of Mela
Other Facilities Available in the Mela
- Availability of 10 Ambulances
- Availability of 3 despensary
- Polio booths will be available at each main gate of the Surajkund Mela. Polio will be given to the children below 5.
- HIV test is also available
- Free Condoms will also be distributed to prevent the STDs.