Noida Haat, also called Shilp Haat, is Noida Authority’s crafts and events venue in Sector 33A, close to Noida City Centre metro station. There are no fixed daily shows. The venue comes alive during exhibitions and fairs such as the SARAS Aajeevika Mela, when handloom, handicraft and regional food stalls open, usually from late morning to about 9–9:30 PM with free entry. This guide covers what Noida Haat is, how its events work, reported timings, and how to plan your visit.
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- What Is Noida Haat?
- How Noida Haat Works: Event-Based, Not a Daily Market
- SARAS Aajeevika Mela at Noida Haat
- What You Can Buy and Eat
- Who Will Enjoy Noida Haat Most?
- Timings and Entry Fee (as of September 2026)
- Flower Festival Next Door: Shivalik Park
- How to Reach Noida Haat
- Combine Your Visit With Nearby Places
- Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the timings of Noida Haat?
- Is there an entry fee for Noida Haat?
- Which metro station is nearest to Noida Haat?
- Is Noida Haat in Sector 32 or Sector 33?
- Is the SARAS Aajeevika Mela held at Noida Haat every year?
- What can you buy at Noida Haat?
Quick Facts
- Official name: Shilp Haat (with Bunkar Bhawan), popularly Noida Haat
- Location: Sector 33A, Noida (postal address often listed as D-10, Prakash Hospital Marg, Sector 32)
- Built by: Noida Authority; day-to-day operations reported to be handled by ITE Group
- Area: About 10 acres
- Facilities: About 146 shops and stalls, food court, open-air theatre, museum space, underground and surface parking
- Timings: Event-based. Recent major fairs ran roughly 11 AM to 9:30 PM (as of September 2026)
- Entry: Free for most government fairs; some private events may charge
- Nearest metro: Noida City Centre (Blue Line), about 1.2 km; Noida Sector 34 is similar
What Is Noida Haat?
Noida Haat was planned as a place for weavers and artisans to show and sell their work directly to buyers, much like Dilli Haat in Delhi. Noida Authority launched the Shilp Haat and Bunkar Bhawan project on 27 November 2015. According to a PTI report from August 2018, the complex was built on about 10 acres. It has 146 shops and stalls, a food court, an open theatre, a museum and office space for artisans. The final cost was reported at around ₹80 crore, up from an early estimate of about ₹34.4 crore.
The venue’s own website describes it as a hub for crafts from across India, “from Kashmiri pashminas to southern silks”. It also lists a strict no-smoking, no-alcohol, no-plastic and no-gutka policy inside the campus.
How Noida Haat Works: Event-Based, Not a Daily Market
Unlike Dilli Haat, Noida Haat is best seen as an exhibition ground. When no fair is on, you may find only a few stalls open or the gates quiet. The stalls fill up during:
- Government craft fairs, such as the SARAS Aajeevika Mela of the Ministry of Rural Development
- Handloom and handicraft expos by state emporiums, weavers’ bodies and craft councils
- Festive bazaars around Diwali, Holi and other festivals
- Private carnivals, food festivals and cultural shows organised by event companies
Before you go, check Noida Haat’s Instagram page, the organiser’s page or local event listings to see whether a fair is running.
SARAS Aajeevika Mela at Noida Haat
The biggest recurring event at Noida Haat has been the SARAS Aajeevika Mela. It is a national fair where women’s self-help groups (SHGs) from rural India sell their own products.
| Edition | Venue | Dates | Key details (as reported) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Noida Haat, Sector 33A | 16 Feb – 4 Mar 2024 | 11 AM–9:30 PM, free entry and parking, 450+ rural craftswomen, 85+ cultural performances, kids’ zone |
| 2025 | Noida Haat, Sector 33A | 21 Feb – 10 Mar 2025 | About 200 stalls, roughly 450 SHG members from 30 states, 25 live food stalls from 20 states; inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan |
| 2026 | Leisure Valley Park, Gurugram | 10–26 Feb 2026 | Held outside Noida this year, so do not assume the mela returns to Noida Haat every year |
According to the PIB press release on the 2025 mela, the products on sale included Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh, Mekhla Chador from Assam, handloom from Odisha, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, and food items such as tea, coffee, ginger, pickles and papad. There were also zones for senior citizens, mothers and children.
What You Can Buy and Eat
What is on sale depends on the event. At a typical craft fair you can expect:
- Textiles: handloom sarees, stoles, shawls, dress material and block-printed fabric
- Handicrafts: terracotta, bamboo and cane items, brassware, wooden toys and folk paintings
- Jewellery: tribal, silver-look and beaded pieces
- Home décor: rugs, cushion covers, lamps and wall hangings
- Food products: spices, pickles, honey, millets and regional snacks
The food court usually has regional stalls during big fairs. You might find litti chokha, Rajasthani dal-baati, momos, Kashmiri kahwa and South Indian snacks, but the line-up changes with each event. If you are exploring the city’s food scene, our guide to street food in Noida lists markets that serve food every day.
Who Will Enjoy Noida Haat Most?
Noida Haat is a good fit for people who want handmade gifts, handloom clothing or festive décor at fair prices, and for families looking for a free outing with food and folk music. It is less useful if you want branded shopping or air-conditioned comfort in peak summer, because most of the campus is open-air. Children usually enjoy the fairs that have a kids’ zone or rides, as the 2024 SARAS mela did.
Timings and Entry Fee (as of September 2026)
Noida Haat does not have one fixed timetable. Here is a summary of recent patterns:
| Situation | Typical timing | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Government craft fair (e.g. SARAS mela) | About 11 AM – 9:30 PM | Free, with free parking in 2024–2025 |
| Private carnival or food festival | Often afternoon to late evening | May be ticketed; check the organiser |
| No event running | Limited activity | Not worth a special trip |
Timings and fees change from event to event. Always check the current event’s notice before visiting.
Flower Festival Next Door: Shivalik Park
Noida Authority’s annual flower show is held at Shivalik Park in Sector 33A, right next to Noida Haat. The 2026 edition ran from 19 to 22 February 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM, with free entry, according to India TV. It had seasonal flower displays, bonsai and composting sessions, a medicinal plants section and plant stalls. If you are visiting in February, check whether the two events overlap so you can see both in one trip. Plant lovers can also visit the Noida Botanical Garden in nearby Sector 38A.
How to Reach Noida Haat
- By metro: Get off at Noida City Centre or Noida Sector 34 on the Blue Line. Both are roughly 1.2 km away, a short e-rickshaw ride or a 15-minute walk. For fares and train timings, check the DMRC website.
- By car: The venue is off the main road through Sectors 32–33, near Prakash Hospital. There is underground and surface parking on site, but it fills quickly on weekend evenings during big fairs.
- By cab or auto: Search for “Noida Haat” or “Shilp Haat Sector 33A”. Some map apps show the Sector 32 postal address instead.
Combine Your Visit With Nearby Places
Noida Haat sits in a handy cluster of places to visit:
- ISKCON Noida (Sector 33): just a few minutes away. See our ISKCON Noida timings guide to plan darshan before or after shopping.
- Great India Place and DLF Mall of India area: about 15–20 minutes by road, if you also want branded shopping.
- Sector 18 market: for street shopping and food. See our Sector 18 shopping guide.
Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
- Check that an event is on. This is the most common mistake. People arrive on an ordinary weekday and find the haat almost empty.
- Go on a weekday evening during big fairs if you want space to browse. Weekends after 5 PM can be very crowded.
- Carry cash and UPI. Most SHG and artisan stalls accept UPI, but network issues are common in crowds, and small vendors sometimes prefer cash.
- Ask about the fabric and origin. Genuine artisans can usually tell you the weave, the region and the maker. Machine-made copies are sometimes sold alongside handloom.
- Bargain politely, if at all. SHG members often set fair, fixed prices. Heavy haggling cuts into their small margins.
- Bring your own cloth bag. The campus follows a no-plastic policy.
- Use the metro on weekends. Parking and the approach road can jam up during peak fair hours.
Noida Haat is at its best during a well-run craft fair. That is when you can buy straight from weavers and SHG women from across India, eat regional food and watch folk performances, often without an entry fee. Check the event calendar, arrive by metro, and pair your visit with ISKCON or the flower show next door for a full outing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the timings of Noida Haat?
Noida Haat has no single fixed timetable because it is event-based. Recent government fairs, like the SARAS Aajeevika Mela in 2024 and 2025, ran from about 11 AM to 9:30 PM. Private events set their own hours, so check the current event notice before going.
Is there an entry fee for Noida Haat?
Most government craft fairs at Noida Haat have had free entry, and the 2024 and 2025 SARAS melas also offered free parking. Some private carnivals or food festivals may charge a ticket. Check with the organiser of the event you plan to attend.
Which metro station is nearest to Noida Haat?
Noida City Centre on the Blue Line is the station most often recommended. Noida Sector 34 is at a similar distance, roughly 1.2 km. From either station, take an e-rickshaw or walk about 15 minutes to Shilp Haat in Sector 33A.
Is Noida Haat in Sector 32 or Sector 33?
The complex is officially Shilp Haat, Sector 33A. Its postal address is often given as D-10, Prakash Hospital Marg, Block D, Sector 32, because it lies on the border of the two sectors. Searching for 'Noida Haat' on maps works well.
Is the SARAS Aajeevika Mela held at Noida Haat every year?
Not always. The 2024 and 2025 editions were held at Noida Haat, but the 2026 SARAS Aajeevika Mela took place at Leisure Valley Park in Gurugram from 10 to 26 February 2026. Check Ministry of Rural Development announcements for future venues.
What can you buy at Noida Haat?
During craft fairs you can buy handloom sarees and shawls, block prints, terracotta, bamboo and cane items, tribal jewellery, home décor and packaged foods like spices, pickles and honey, often directly from artisans and self-help groups.
