New Delhi – a capital city is always expected to be on move. With most people moving out of their homes to work, lives automatically become mechanical and hectic. In the hustle bustle of lives, Delhi Fairs come across as a major stress-buster –offering something for everyone.
Visiting and participating in fairs has thus become a necessity for Delhi crowd when you find many people enjoying and relaxing to release the stress out of their lives. Come any time of the year and you are likely to find some kind of fair or exhibition going around in New Delhi. No wonder New Delhi may one day be entitled as ‘the city of fairs’. In fact most Delhites look forward these fairs where they can have fun time.
India International Trade Fair (IITF)
Amongst many fairs organized in Delhi, the India International Trade Fair (IITF) is the biggest and most popular one. IITF is organized annually (Beginning on 14th November every year) by the India trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) at the grounds of Pragati Maidan. This annual event is the most awaited event for the most Indians as it provides a kind of platform to the manufacturers, traders, exporters and importers of the country to showcase their products.
Delhi Auto Expo
Held at the Pragati Maidan, Delhi Auto Expo is an opportunity to showcase the Indian automobile and auto-component industry. All the latest introduced models are put on display. At the event, not only numerous new vehicles get a launching pad but it is a good time for business visitors also as they can develop contacts in the growing automobile industry.
Delhi Book Fair
Organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Delhi Book Fair is an annual event which the most book lovers look up to. Like the most cultural and business events, the book fair too is held at Pragati Maidan. One visit to the fair and you find books and study material of each type-from books and magazines to teaching aids like maps and computer software. It is a place where you can get even the rarest of books at discounted price. Meeting some of your favorite authors is another treat here.
International Mango Festival Delhi
Entirely different from the intellectual or aesthetic fairs, the International Mango Festival of Delhi is meant for the taste buds. Organized in the month of July at Talkatora stadium, this is one of the most awaited fairs in the capital city. Here you get to see around 500 varieties of mangoes.
Qutub Festival of Classical Music and Dance
For all those who love classical music and dance, Delhi Tourism organizes Qutub Festival of Classical Music and Dance. Organized at the magnificent backdrop of Qutub Minar, this three-day long music and dance extravaganza gives you an opportunity to see some graceful and elegant performances.
Garden Tourism Festival Delhi
Held around the end of February, Garden Tourism Festival of Delhi run for three days where you can view wide varieties of flowers and home plants like roses, dahlias, bonsai, etc. Besides flower exhibition, there are other attractions too like painting competition for kids and other cultural shows. If gardening is you hobby then you will find this festival an excellent opportunity to meet people of similar taste.
Besides the above mentioned fairs, you will also get to attend some other fairs and exhibition around New Delhi. Held at Surajkund, near Delhi, Surajkund Crafts Mela is a handloom and handicrafts fair organized annually by the Haryana Tourism. Then a festival especially for flower sellers, Phoolwalon Ki Sair takes place in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. In this annual event, a large number of flower sellers take out a procession.
Visit the fair city
To get a feel of what these events look like, you need to actually visit New Delhi. Search the internet where you can know the exact timings for different types of fairs held and then accordingly you can make a plan. Book a New Delhi hotel prior the desired events so that you can thoroughly enjoy your stay at this wonderful city of India.
It would be much better if you can read some New Delhi hotel reviews available on various travel-related sites. These hotel reviews are good help as you can have first-hand information about hotels as submitted by travelers like you.