Surajkund is a famous place near Delhi in ((Faridabad)) district of ((Haryana)). It derives its name from ancient amphitheatre, Sun Pool. !!History It dates back to the 10th Century A.D. This was the time when tribal Chieftains were gaining supremacy. One clan that struck out in the chronicles of history, was that of the Tomars. They were sun worshipers. Fascinated by the surrounding of this terrain, Raja Suraj Pal, one of the Chieftains, chose to build his stronghold here. A Sun Temple and a Sun Pool were designed. But times changed, and the clan vanished. The temple fell into disarray. However, the amphitheatre Sun Pool built as the sun careering westwards, continued to stand as it does even today. Surajkund has been identified as an ideal suburban retreat because of the natural beauty of the Aravalli ranges. The open basalt outcrop in one section, cupped a vast water body. The fact that Surajkund lay close to Delhi in dimension that attracted the Tourism Organization of the Haryana State. It covers 40 hectares. While providing urban attractions for the holiday maker, it retains its suburban serenity. !!Surajkund Mela It is after this Sun Pool the tourism complex was built. A 15 day fair is organized every year at this place. Keeping the Sun Pool as the centre, a large number of tourist facilities have been developed in the vicinity of Surajkund. To the left of the Sun Pool alongside the ruins of the temple stands Hotel Raj Hans. Adjacent to this property lies Sunbird Motel another property with accommodation wings. Between the Sun Pool and Mela grounds lies the Natyashala, an open-air-theatre. A path leads to the Hermitage. On the farthest end of the main road, lie the Crafts Mela ground. The Surajkund Crafts Mela was first held in 1987 and over the years, the Organizers have introduced several new features though the duration of the Mela remained same from 1st to 15th February every year. Most of the States of India have participated in the Mela as Theme States. The replicas of all the Theme States have been set up in Surajkund Mela ground reminding the visitors of the diversity of India and thus converting the Mela ground as ‘Mini India’.