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Surajkund

A historic water reservoir becomes a lively showcase for craft traditions from across India.
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Photo: Jyoti Prakash Bhattacharjee · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Surajkund

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We’re still writing about Surajkund: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best months
Jan–Feb for fair; Oct–Mar otherwise
Best season
Winter
Time of day
1–3 hours; fair needs longer
Crowds
Very high during Surajkund Mela

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–4 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Fair tickets are charged during event
Parking
Event parking/traffic management varies
Permits
No general permit; event entry ticket required during fair

On the ground

Local food
Craft fair regional food stalls
Access
Confirm annual fair dates, ticketing and parking plans.

Stay safe

Crowds and traffic during fair; keep valuables secure

Where it is

Faridabad, Haryana

28.48° N 77.28° E

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