Diwali 2025 (October 18 to 23, 2025) brings back the city’s crowded, colourful melas perfect for shopping, street food and family outings. Below is a concise, research-backed guide to the top 5 Diwali melas across Delhi NCR, what makes each special, practical details and quick tips so you can plan one great visit.
Meri Dilli Utsav: Dilli Haat, Pitampura
Meri Dilli Utsav is a high-energy Diwali festival held at Dilli Haat (Pitam Pura). Expect 200+ lifestyle stalls selling home décor, ethnic gifts, artisanal crafts and regional foods, plus stage performances, kids’ zones and late-evening shopping hours.
It’s family-friendly and a good one-stop spot for curated presents and festive decor. Bookings and announcements run close to the festival, so check the event page for stall lists and timings.
Why go: curated stalls, reliable organisation, food + entertainment under one roof.
Good for: curated gifts, handicrafts, family visits.
Nearest Metro Station: Netaji Subhas Place Metro Station
Visit https://meridelhiutsav.com/ to know more for Diwali 2025 mela.
(Source: Meri Dilli Utsav)
Dastkar: Festival of Lights / Nature Bazaar (Andheria Modh)
Dastkar’s Festival of Lights (often listed as the Nature Bazaar) is one of Delhi’s longstanding craft melas. It focuses on authentic artisans, handlooms and handcrafts from across India. It is ideal if you want sustainable, handcrafted Diwali buys (pottery, textiles, natural decorations).
The fair runs for multiple days and usually charges a small entry fee; it also features cultural performances and workshops.
Why go: genuine artisan stalls, traditional crafts, educational displays.
Good for: high-quality handicrafts, learning about regional art forms.
Nearest Metro Station: Chhattarpur Metro Station
Visit https://www.dastkar.org/event/nature-2025/ to know more for your special Diwali 2025 shopping.
Handloom Haat / Janpath Diwali Bazaar (Dastkari Haat Samiti & Janpath area)
Janpath and related handloom haats host the classic Diwali bazaars where you will find Khurja ceramics, regional textiles, tribal art, and festival-specific items. These bazaars combine affordable handcrafts with strong cultural displays (music/dance).
It is a good place to find unique showpieces and ethnic clothing. It’s also known for direct artisan-to-buyer stalls, which often means better prices and stories behind each product.
Why go: direct artisan stalls, bargainable prices, traditional variety.
Good for: ceramics, ethnic wear, small decorative gifts.
Nearest Metro Station: Janpath Metro Station
(Source: My Travel Run)
(Source: Blissful Aspirations with Anshul) *This is from Diwali Mela 2024 to give you an idea.
Diwali Carnival / India Expo Mart & District 9 Carnivals (Noida / Greater Noida)
If you are in Noida / Greater Noida, the Diwali Carnival at India Expo Mart and the District 9 Diwali Carnival offer large-format shopping expos: hundreds of stalls, home and lifestyle categories, festival-specific offers and bigger product ranges (home appliances, decor, large-batch buys).
These events often run longer and have easy parking and big-stage performances — great for one-stop, high-volume shopping.
Why go: scale, variety, organised parking & logistics.
Good for: big shopping lists, one-day power-shopping, furniture & home buys.
Nearest Metro Station: Knowledge Park II on Aqua Line
Visit https://indiaexpomart.com/ to know more and shop today.
Sundar Nagar Diwali Mela (Classic Delhi fair)
Sundar Nagar is a long-running, crowd-pleasing mela with a true fair atmosphere — stalls, food carts, rides (Ferris wheel), and street-style décor items. It’s less curated than craft-only fairs but ideal if you want a fair experience: kids’ activities, budget buys, floating candles and quirky decor pieces.
Many Delhi locals treat this as a nostalgic, must-visit mela during the festive seasons.
Why go: fair atmosphere, rides & entertainment, budget finds.
Good for: family fun, kids, small festive trinkets.
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market Metro Station
Other Prominent Diwali Mela in Delhi NCR
Surajkund Diwali Mela, Faridabad
Source: My Travel Run
Blind School Delhi Diwali Mela
(Source: Delhi Fun Dos) * This video is from last year Diwali Mela 2024.
Quick Planning Tips
Timing: Diwali Melas often run for several days in the two-week window before Diwali; check event pages for exact dates and timings.
Weekdays vs weekends: Weekdays are less crowded at these melas and weekends have performances but long queues. Therefore, plan accordingly for Diwali shopping.
Cash & UPI: Many stalls accept UPI but carry small cash for street-food carts.
Bargain politely: Especially at open bazaars (Janpath, Sunder Nagar).
Sustainability: Prefer handcrafted items and minimal-packaging buys if you want eco-friendly Diwali 2025 gifting.
Conclusion
Delhi NCR’s Diwali melas blend traditional crafts, street food and family entertainment. For curated, artisan-made buys head to Dastkar or Dilli Haat; for large-scale shopping and convenience check India Expo Mart/District 9; and for fair-style fun don’t miss Sundar Nagar. Wherever you go, plan your visit (timings, transport), carry small cash, and arrive with an open mind as they say ‘the best finds are often unexpected.’
Frequently Asked Questions for Diwali Melas at Diwali 2025
How long has the Dastkar Festival of Lights been around, and how many artisans are involved?
The organiser Dastkar was founded in 1981. The “Festival of Lights / Nature Bazaar” involves over 600 craft groups across 29 Indian states, and impacts more than 1 lakh artisans each year.
What is the entry fee and timings for the Dastkar mela in 2025?
For 2025, the entry fee is Rs. 40. The mela runs from October 3 to October 15, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.
How many people visit the Faridabad Diwali Carnival at World Street by Omaxe?
It is expected to draw 15,000–20,000 daily visitors, with total attendance in the range of 2 to 2.5 lakh over the full duration (nine days of Diwali Melas in Delhi NCR).
What kind of festival-wide sales numbers are seen in cities like Noida / Ghaziabad during Diwali?
Businesses in Delhi NCR expect around Rs 5,000 to 5,500 crores in sales for the festive period, including Diwali.
How significant are Diwali-related alcohol / liquor revenues in Delhi NCR around the festival?
In the two weeks leading up to Diwali 2024, Delhi sold about 3.9 crore liquor bottles, generating approximately Rs 448 crore in revenue.
