Faridabad

Faridabad is also famous for its 15-day annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela. Since its inception in 1987, the Surajkund Mela is widely flocked by art connoisseurs and enthusiasts to witness the colourful traditional craft festival of India. It is organised in the month of February (Feb 1-15) every year. This fair exhibits the great artworks of the artisans from different states of the country. In other words, we can say that the whole country unites in one ground to celebrate its diverse ethnicity and art. You can not only buy these artefacts but can also have a look at how they are created, as some of the artisans work on their masterpieces then and there. There are a lot many things beyond art or artefacts that are to be seen. Cultural programmed, tempting food from all the states of India, camel rides, folk dance and music are a few things to experience

There are several food joints which serve luscious north Indian food. You can find out some food stalls serving Rajma chawal, chhole bhature, chhole chawal at a nominal cost and the taste is par brilliance. Faridabad being situated in north India is not limited to only north Indian food. You can easily find restaurants serving Gujrati dishes, Chinese, chaat, continental, Mughlai food and several others
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Often visited as an add-on complement to the national capital, Faridabad is a one-day getaway city. If you are visiting the city around February, do visit the Surajkund Craft Mela. Alternatively, you can visit the Iskcon temple and have their delicious prasad. Head towards the Baba Farid's tomb and the Sai Baba Temple. You can also shop at the local market or spend your evening near the Surajkund lake.

There are several food joints which serve luscious north Indian food. You can find out some food stalls serving Rajma chawal, chhole bhature, chhole chawal at a nominal cost and the taste is par brilliance. Faridabad being situated in north India is not limited to only north Indian food. You can easily find restaurants serving Gujrati dishes, Chinese, chaat, continental, Mughlai food and several others
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The top places near to Faridabad are Delhi which is 30 km from Faridabad, Agra which is located 152 km from Faridabad, Gurgaon which is located 39 km from Faridabad, Garhmukteshwar which is located 87 km from Faridabad, Noida which is located 15 km from Faridabad

For one-day add-on getaways along with Delhi.

Not a tourist hotspot.

It is advisable to visit during monsoon or winters as the lake dries up in summers due to the heat. The Surajkund fair, the main attraction of Faridabad takes place in February. In January the region is really chilly and can be avoided.
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One of the largest cities of Haryana, industrial and commercial centre.

Faridabad is well-connected via roadways and is located at significant point. The city also has three railway stations of its own; Faridabad, New Town Faridabad and Ballabhgarh. The nearest airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport, 35 km away.
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The top things to do in Faridabad are Baba Farid's tomb, Camp Dhauj lake, Sri Shirdi Sai baba temple, Faridabad, Raja Nahar Singh fort, Surajkund, Shopping in Faridabad. You can see all the places to visit in Faridabad here