I moved to Noida in 2009, due to work. And no doubt, Noida has changed a lot in last decade. The infrastructure growth has brought about many good changes to Noida. Residential as well as commercial growth has been tremendous. In last couple of years, an amazing places has opened in Noida. Kind of hidden treasures. The Noida Haat also known as Bunkar bhavan. Today, I will be sharing my experience about this amazing getaways.
The Noida Haat: Also known as Bunkar bhavan
This is a Noida authority initiative. A spacious, sprawling facility opened for encouraging the local artisans and connect them to buyers directly. Although, the place was built and inaugurated last year in November, I think it’s still not as popular as it should have been. Of course, due to the wretched Pandemic. First, the lockdown and thereafter, cautious people exercising restraint in venturing out of their homes to crowded places.
Noida Haat is a host for Shilp Mela, Diwali mela, Gujrat Handicraft Utsav etc. The plan is to make this place a local attraction with seasonal festivals like ‘Basant Mela’ and even ‘Mango festival’. This place is slated to become a boiling pot for all Dance, Music and Art Festivals. There is also a light and music show proposed, but even the authorities want to wait for the pandemic to subside before inviting people for entertainment. Training session and live workshops for artisans is also part of the plan.
Infrastructure and facilities:
Noida Haat and Bunkar Bhavan, is built over 10 acers of land. Shilp Haat has two main blocks with shop space for around 146 shops, 3 dormitories with 100 people capacity, 3 food court, an emporium, Culture Centre and a Museum. The open theatre has a sitting capacity of One Thousand people. With a huge parking space to handle the capacity has been opened in the basement.
When the place was inaugurated, entry tickets were charged. However, now the entry is free now.
You can see and meet artists from many states. Kashmir, Rajasthan, MP, Gujrat and UP. The products have a wide range from pottery, wood craft, crystal work, leather work to clothes. From Bandhani to Katha work, and Kashmiri thread work to Banaras silk. All this at a very competitive price range. This place is vibrant, colourful and full of excitement. A great place to encourage ‘Vocal for Local’ call by the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Vibrant India
The sellers are enthusiastic, eager and courteous. I bet; you cannot get out of this place empty handed or full pockets. There are so many wonderful things for home furnishing as well as for gifting purpose.
The food court hosts cuisines from various states, if you have been to Delhi Haat, you would have an idea about what Haat is all about. Apart from local cuisines, you will also find a Dominos outlet. Kids play area is also well managed. With few swings, bouncy castle and lot of free space for kids to run around.
You can settle and eat and let the kids play while keeping an eye on them.
If you want to give a feeling of village life to your kids then on the theme of Chokhi Dhani, Noida Haat has come up with Chokhi Haveli. It is a restaurant with village like makeover.
This place Its fun for everyone. Noida Haat is in the heart of Noida. In sector 33, just behind the ISCON Temple and Prakash Hospital.
Here is the website, where you can find directions as well https://www.noidaHaat.in/
Note: This is not at all a sponsered post, its completely based on my experience. Photographs are from Noida haat fb page.
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Well described
I am a big fan of locals handicraft. Haat seems a fun to me always. Last time I visited any Haat was in 2007 which was Bhopal Haat. At my Mom’s place, we have Expo every year which is similar to Haat. It is so much fun to check out Indian handicraft.
We had Delhi haat, but having one closer to home is better.
The atmosphere at haat is always joyful and vibrant. Truly Indian.
I love such haats and places which reflect our culture and traditions. There is so much more than just shopping at such places. A walk through the haat and it gives a glimpse of the culture poeple have tried to maintain even in this digital age.
Your post has made me nostalgic Ujjwal. I had visited many handicraft haat when I was in India. Noida haat looking like a great one to spend some fun time together as a family and buying some beautiful handcrafted items.
Wow! It is really giving a reflection of “Haat”. I really don’t know about any place. It is so beautiful and a love to spend time with my kids. Obviously abhi nahi, after covid.
Good to know! Honestly even though I live next to Noida, I didn’t know about this haat. Looks like an alternative to Dilli haat. Will visit once the corona thing subsides a bit.
You have literally presented Noida in a platter. This post is helpful to both tourists and natives. With a well structured article you have consummated everything about this place
I love Delhi haat but didn’t know there’s a Noida haat too. Will surely visit it some day thanks a lot for sharing about it
I love Delhi haat but didn’t know there’s a Noida haat too. Will surely visit it some day thanks a lot for sharing about it
Never heard of this place! Will surely visit some day! I was born at Noida but shifted long back so never got a chance to explore the wonderful places there!
Definitely in my wish list when I visit Noida!
I am also in Noida but never heard of Noida Haat, maybe because we have not explored Noida a lot. This place looks awesome, I am definitely planning a visit there once the pandemic is over.
I am a Malayali but travels to north India every year. This post is something I would want to bookmark for the next time I could have the details easily. Thank you for sharing this
I have visited many haats and traditional craft bazaars but the Noida Haat is completely new to me. It seems like a wonderful place, definitely worth a visit.
Noida Haat seems to gather all the vibes of the golden days . I have been to Surjakund Crafts Mela and it has similar structure. Good that in this pandemic also people are having a good time in this place.
I live the dilli hatt .Noida haat sounds a lot like that.I enjoy locations with such attractions. They are great for family fun too.
I am a Malayali but travels to north India every year. This post is something I would want to bookmark for the next time I could have the details easily. Thank you for sharing this
I never knew about noida haat at all . Your post really made me aware of this .This seems like a must place to visit .
I haven’t aware of this place .but it looks like a must visit place to me . I will visit whenever I will be in Noida .
wow reading about Noida Haat is compelling me to visit this place very soon. I love such hand made handicraft products and here the collection is so awesome.
My god, what a lovely place right in a city like Noida. Who would’ve thought. I didn’t know this existed until now. Surely hauling at Noida Haat on my return to Noida.
I really wish to visit Delhi and Noida someday for shopping and this place really looks so awesome for shopping for great stuff!!
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