Surajkund Mela 2020: here’s what happening (pictures)

Surajkund Mela or the International Crafts Mela is the new buzzword in Delhi and NCR. All the art, craft and heritage patrons have been thronging the mela ground these days to appreciate and buy the best products of Indian states and other neighbouring nations.

Sellers from across India and other countries set up their stalls to showcase and sell their handicrafts and loom-made apparel. Artisans get the much needed recognition by a worldwide community. Every year, a new destination state is chosen for the mela-theme.

For 2020, Himachal Pradesh is the theme state, and is gathering a lot of attention for its folk culture, arts, handmade items etc. There is an open-air theatre and chaupals where artists deliver vibrant performances for the audiences. As for the food, there are lots of options to satiate your hunger.


Surajkund Mela is one of the famous melas in the region, hence, a lot of people visit it. Entry tickets can be bought online or at the mela venue. There are discounts for students and senior citizens.


If you have not been to the mela yet, take a sneak-peek into it through these colourful pictures posted by the Instagram community.

Venue: Surajkund, District Faridabad

Dates: February 1 – 16, 2020

Timings: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Ticket price: INR 80 for weekdays; INR 120 for weekends