Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025 Ticket Price, Booking Link, Timings, Dates, Venue, Artist Lineup

The 15th Edition of Chandigarh Craft Mela is back with lots of new surprises. The theme of this year is ‘Colour of India’. Chandigarh Craft Mela will run from 28th November to 7th December 2025 at Kalagram. This 10-day national craft mela is organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs Chandigarh to showcase India's rich culture, handicrafts, handlooms, folk traditions, and flavors of rich Indian cuisines. 

Chandigarh Craft Mela Highlights

Highlights	Details
Name	Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025
Venue	Kalagram, Manimajra, Chandigarh
State	Punjab
Date	28th Nov- 7th Dec 2025
Timing	11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Chandigarh Craft Mela Date and Venue

Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025 is a 10-day event starting on 28 November and ending on 7 December 2025. The venue for the event will be Kalagram, Manimajra, Chandigarh, and Panjab.

Main Attraction of Chandigarh Craft Mela

15th Chandigarh Craft Mela has many surprises ready for the people.

Folk Artists: Folk artists from around 1000 States will perform in this mela.

Craft Stalls: Around 200 craft stalls from around India will put up their stalls which will offer handicrafts such as crockery, cutlery, fabrics, winter wear, jewelry, carpets, rugs, etc.

Live Performances: Celebrity singers will do live performances in this mela.

Dance performances: There will be dance performances from various regional dancers. 

Food Stalls: Vendors will put up different Food stalls for many unique food items.

Camel Ride: This is another unique thing where a camel ride is offered inside the mela ground for a charge of Rs.50. 

Chandigarh Craft Mela Timing

15th Chandigarh Craft Mela will start from 11:00 AM and go on till 9:30 PM daily for about 10 days. 

How to Reach Chandigarh Craft Mela 

Mood of Transport	Nearest Stop	Distance
Air	Chandigarh International Airport is the nearest airport to Kalagram.	7 km
Railway	Daria railway station is the nearest convenient railway station to Kalagram.	4 km
Bus	Mohali is the nearest city and bus stop to Kalagram.	10 km

Chandigarh Craft Mela Ticket Price 

*Entry Free on November 28

Tickets can be purchased directly from the counter. 

Category	Entry fees
Adult	50
Children (below 12)	Free

Chandigarh Craft Mela Parking Charges 

Chandigarh Craft Mela has its own parking space. Parking prices are mentioned below.

Vehicle	Charges
Car	Rs.40
Two wheeler	Rs.20

Chandigarh Crafts Mela Star Nights Schedule

Date	Day	Performing Artist
29-11-2024	FRIDAY	Kanwar Grewal (Sufi/Folk Singer)
30-11-2024	SATURDAY	Gurnam Bhullar (Punjabi Singer)
01-12-2024	SUNDAY	Padma Shri Suresh Wadekar & Padma Wadekar (Bollywood Singers)
02-12-2024	MONDAY	Kulwinder Billa (Punjabi Singer)
03-12-2024	TUESDAY	Ms. Geeta Bhardwaj and Kaku Ram Thakur (Himachali Night)
04-12-2024	WEDNESDAY	Feroz Khan (Punjabi Folk Singer)
05-12-2024	THURSDAY	Inder Arya (Uttarakhand Night)
06-12-2024	FRIDAY	Gulzar Ahmad Ganale (Folk Singer of Kashmir) & Chaman Lehri (Dogri Singer of Jammu)
07-12-2024	SATURDAY	Harbhajan Maan (Punjabi Folk Singer)
08-12-2024	SUNDAY	Amit Kumar (Bollywood Singer)

Places to Visit Near Chandigarh Craft Mela

Japanese Garden: The dragon monument, Japanese-style buildings, and Japanese-style paintings are the main attractions of the Japanese Garden which is made of 13 acres of land and is the best place for people who want to explore Japanese architecture. 

Timing: From Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday From 5 AM to 9 PM

Entry Fees: Free

Distance: 3.5 KM (12 minute drive)

Sector 17 Market: Sector 17 Market is a budget-friendly market in Chandigarh. Cinema halls, shops, restaurants everything is available here.

Timing: 10:15 AM–10:30 PM

Entry Fees: Free

Distance: 6.1 KM (13 minute drive)

Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park: Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park is home to a large variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. 

Timing: From Sunday to Tuesday 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday closed

Entry Fees: Rs.100

Distance: 16.6 KM (34 minute drive)

ISKCON Temple Chandigarh: ISKCON Temple Chandigarh is a serene spiritual haven nestled amidst the bustling city. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this temple offers a peaceful retreat for devotees to connect with divine energies and experience the rich heritage of Vaishnavism.

Timing: 4:30–5 am, 7:15–8 am, 8:30–11:30 am, 12–12:45 pm, 4:15–6:30 pm, 7–8:30 pm

Entry Fees: Free

Distance: 8.9 KM (18 minute drive)

International Dolls Museum: The International Dolls Museum is a children's museum that showcases a collection of dolls from around the world in traditional dresses.

Timing: From Sunday to Tuesday 10 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday closed

Entry Fees: Rs.20

Distance: 8 KM (15-minute drive)

Accommodation Near Chandigarh Craft Mela 

Hotel Name	Booking Charges(per night)	Address
Hotel Aroma Classic	Rs.3149	Himalaya Marg, Sector 22C, Chandigarh, 160022, India
Akashdeep 22	Rs.2995	SCO 1124, 1125, near Aroma Light, Sector 22B, Chandigarh, 160022, India
Hotel Punjab Palace	Rs.1598	no 1092, Sco, 93, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22B, Chandigarh, 160022, India
Hotel Maan	Rs.10004	Government Model High School, Kajheri, Kajheri Village, Sector 52, Chandigarh, 160036, India
The Piccadily Chandigarh	Rs.4179	Municipal Corporation Chandigarh Paid Parking Area Sector 22 B, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22B, Chandigarh, 160022, India

FAQs

Ques: What is the scheduled date for the ‘Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025’?

Ans: Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025 is scheduled to be held from 28th Nov to 7th Dec 2025

Ques: Where is the venue of Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025?

Ans: Kalagram, Manimajra, Chandigarh is the venue for Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025.

Ques: What is the timing for Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025?

Ans: Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025 is starting from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Ques: What are the entry fees for Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025?

Ans: Chandigarh Craft Mela 2025 charges 50 rs for adults.