Since it was February and the famous Surajkund mela was on, Shreyas and her aunt decided to drive across and check it out. Surajkund is a sleepy historical spot near Faridabad, Haryana, where the relics of a reservoir, dedicated to the Sun god can be seen. It was built in the 11th century by the Rajput Tomar king, Surajpal. However, each year it comes alive for two weeks for the famous handicrafts fair.
This destination is almost synonymous with the Surajkund Crafts Mela a government sponsored annual handicrafts fair that attract thousands of shoppers and tourists in the first fortnight of February. Each year a particular state is highlighted and you can get special handicrafts and cuisine from that region. There are many other stalls featuring handicrafts from all the states of India, including works by master craftsmen and award-winning artisans.
Haryana Information - Haryana is the region where, along the banks of the River Saraswati, the Vedic Civilization began and matured. It was here that the Vedas were written, as the Aryans chanted their sacred Mantras.
Rural India draws in tourists - If you want a holiday in India but are not attracted by the Taj Mahal or the beaches of Goa, you could always go and milk a cow.
Official Websites
Government of Haryana - Haryana Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Haryana Tourism - Haryana Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Haryana, Festivals in Haryana and Culture in Haryana.
