Surajkund

2 daysBest: Feb (fair)Heritage#craft fair#lake#heritage

Sun-pool reservoir hosting Asia's biggest craft fair

Why this weekend?

Surajkund melaHandicraft bazaarAmphitheatre shows

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The fair
- Craft stalls
- Amphitheatre
- Fair grounds
Day 2 · The lake
- Lake walks
- Aravalli ridge
- Return

Geography & terrain

Surajkund lies in the Faridabad district of Haryana, 20 km from Delhi and 8 km from the Aravalli ridge — the craft-fair town of the region, its 10th-century lake, the 1987 fair and the amphitheatre set on the Aravalli hills' edge.

History & culture

The town's story runs with the 1987 fair era — the craft-fair town of the 10th-century lake and the 1987-era fair of the tourism life, with the town's modern role as the fair stop of the Delhi circuit and the home of the 10th-century-era lake and the craft stalls and the 1987-era amphitheatre; the town's history of the 2000s-era fair editions and the lake walks, gives Surajkund its fair character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Craft fairs
Ancient lakes
Amphitheatres
Aravalli walks
Fair grounds

Eat & drink

Lassi with makki ki roti
Kadhi with bajra
Bajra khichdi
Besan ke laddoo

Getting there

Fly: Delhi (DEL) / Chandigarh (IXC)
Train: Panipat, Rohtak, Kurukshetra stations
Road from Delhi: 30–250 km by district
Getting around: Buses and autos

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹6,000–14,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹1,000–1,400

Month by month

Jan · Best: 7–21°C · Light rain
Feb · Good: 10–25°C · Light rain
Mar · Good: 15–31°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 21–38°C · None rain
May · Hot: 26–42°C · None rain
Jun · Pre-monsoon: 28–40°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 26–34°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 25–34°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 18–33°C · Light rain
Nov · Best: 12–28°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 8–23°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Feb (fair)
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Feb) holds the fair
The fair stalls run on the evenings
Pairs with Delhi for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

What is Surajkund?

The craft-fair town of the Haryana.

What is there to do?

The stalls, the lake and the shows.

How long is the visit?

Two days.