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Surajkund is located near the Surajkund village between the villages of Badarpur and Lakkarpur in Faridabad district of Haryana. It is 8 kilometres (5 mi) by road from South Delhi and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the heart of the New Delhi city. It is well connected to all parts of the city.
Surajkund (literal meaning is 'Lake of the Sun') is an artificial Kund (‘Kund’ means lake or reservoir) built in the backdrop of the Aravalli hills with an amphitheatre-shaped embankment constructed in semicircular form.
Surajkund, meaning 'Lake of the Sun', is an ancient reservoir that was built by King Suraj Pal of the Tomar dynasty in the 10th century. Faridabad in Haryana, saw no tourism until it began hosting the 'Surajkund International Craft Mela'.
A splash of colours, rhythm of drum beats and joy de-vivre merge at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana during the first fortnight of each February. The curtains go up on the acclaimed annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela from 1st February onwards, a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage.
Surajkund, with its surrounding lush greenery and crystal clear pool waters, is the perfect place to relax, away from the hullabaloo of the city. Initially built as a water reservoir, Surajkund is now a tranquil destination ideal to enjoy the bounty of nature.
Mar 22, 2021 · An ancient reservoir of the 10th century, Surajkund is the site of the popular Surajkund Mela located 8 km away from South Delhi in Faridabad. It’s name comes from the ancient amphitheatre or ‘Sun Pool’ that was constructed here in the 10th century AD by Raja SurajPal.
Located in the Faridabad district of Haryana, India, Surajkund is a reservoir that was built in the 10th century by King Suraj Pal of the Tomar dynasty. The name Surajkund means “Lake of the Sun” and it is believed that the king was a devotee of the Sun God.
Aug 27, 2015 · Surajkund or Surya Pushkarni is a well-planned water reservoir to meet the water needs of the surrounding area. It was connected to a stream that was linked to the Anang Dam, a couple of kilometers away. In a way that all the water overflowing would land here and fill this Kund.
History and description -: A water tank, resembling Roman amphitheatre, known as Surajkund, is believed to have been constructed by the Tomar king Surajpal, who is largely believed to be a bardic tradition king. It dates back to the pre-Islamic period, and presents a remarkable example of contemporary Hindu architecture.
While Surajkund Lake, built in 10th century may not be a big attraction as this is a reservoir without water and has lost out its charm, its amphitheater architecture definitely is worth a visit once.
