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India Expo Centre & Mart

Also Known As · India Expo Mart · IEML

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · exhibition

India's biggest exhibition-and-convention campus — column-free halls and a permanent handicrafts Mart, alive when the Auto Expo or a trade fair rolls in.

Open dailyEntry Fee: Free EntryEvent-driven — open only on show/exhibition/convention days (commonly 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM); no walk-in tourist access. Confirm the specific event

The India Expo Centre & Mart is Greater Noida's defining modern landmark — widely described as India's largest integrated exhibition-and-convention complex, a roughly 58-acre campus of about 2.5 million square feet next to Pari Chowk, right beside the Knowledge Park II metro station. Conceived as India's first integrated exhibition-cum-mart for the country's handicrafts and export industries, its foundation stone was laid in 2005, it was inaugurated in 2006, and it hosted its first flagship handicrafts fair in 2008.

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Sagar Ratna, Omaxe NRI City Centre (Pari Chowk)

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About

The India Expo Centre & Mart is Greater Noida's defining modern landmark — widely described as India's largest integrated exhibition-and-convention complex, a roughly 58-acre campus of about 2.5 million square feet next to Pari Chowk, right beside the Knowledge Park II metro station.

  • Conceived as India's first integrated exhibition-cum-mart for the country's handicrafts and export industries, its foundation stone was laid in 2005, it was inaugurated in 2006, and it hosted its first flagship handicrafts fair in 2008.
  • Since then it has grown into one of India's premier convention destinations, with interconnected column-free exhibition halls, convention and conference blocks, a domed central concourse and a permanent Mart building, all set in landscaped grounds.
  • It anchors India's handicrafts, gifts, home-decor and lifestyle export trade and hosts some of the country's biggest events — the Auto Expo, the IHGF Delhi Fair, PrintPack India and major international congresses.
  • For a traveller it is best understood as an event venue rather than a walk-in tourist sight: there is no casual tourist entry, and it opens only for the specific fair, exhibition or convention being held — so it is well worth timing a visit around a public-facing expo, when the halls come alive with products, demonstrations and food courts.
  • For vegetarian travellers there are reliable pure-veg options around Pari Chowk — the pure-vegetarian Sagar Ratna and Bikanervala — plus event food courts with vegetarian counters.

Practical notes

access and hours are entirely event-dependent (commonly 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on show days), and many B2B trade fairs require prior online registration, while public expos sell event tickets — so always confirm the specific event, its dates and any registration before travelling. It is superbly connected: Knowledge Park II metro is a few minutes' walk, and it is a 30–40 minute drive from Noida. Carry ID for registration and expect security checks and heavy traffic during big events.

Timings & Entry Fee

Visiting Hours

  • • Event-driven — open only on show days (commonly 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • • No walk-in tourist access
  • • Confirm the specific event and any registration
Days OpenEvent days onlyEntry FeeFree EntryTime NeededHalf a day at an event

Entry Fee: Access is event-dependent — no general tourist entry. B2B fairs need prior online registration; public expos sell event tickets. Confirm per event.

Verified: July 2026

Location & How to Reach

Address

Knowledge Park-II, near Pari Chowk, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201306

Beside Knowledge Park II metro, near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida

📍 Get Directions🗺️ View on map

🚇 Nearest Metro: Knowledge Park II (Aqua Line) — about 0.3 km; Pari Chowk

🚶 Walking from Metro: From Knowledge Park II metro it is about a 0.3 km / few-minute walk to the venue.

Distance from

  • • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): 60 km (~90 min)
  • • Connaught Place: 40 km (~75 min)
  • • Knowledge Park II metro: 0.3 km (~3 min)

Parking

on-site · ₹20–₹50 (paid)

Ample on-site parking; fills during large events.

🚕 Ride Hailing Tip: Uber and Ola drop at the venue gates; Knowledge Park II metro is a few minutes' walk.

How to Reach: India Expo Centre & Mart is at Knowledge Park II, near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida. Nearest metro: Knowledge Park II (Aqua Line), about 0.3 km — a few minutes' walk; Pari Chowk is also close. About 30–40 minutes by road from Noida via the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway; ample on-site parking.

Things to Do

  • Attend a flagship trade fair or expo
  • Explore the permanent Mart on 'Mart Days'
  • Attend a convention or congress
  • Walk the landscaped concourse during an event
  • Combine with Pari Chowk nearby

Best Time to Visit

Best SeasonOctober to March (peak event season)Best Time of DayDuring a scheduled public expoTime NeededHalf a day at an eventCrowd LevelsNone between events; very crowded during major fairs

History & Significance

History

India Expo Centre & Mart, operated by India Exposition Mart Limited, was conceived as India's first integrated exhibition-cum-mart complex for the handicrafts and export sector.

  • Its foundation stone was laid in 2005, it was inaugurated in 2006, and it hosted its first flagship India Handicrafts & Gifts Fair in 2008.
  • Developed as a public-private partnership led by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, it has grown into one of India's premier convention destinations.

🏛️ Architect: A large modern purpose-built convention campus — interconnected column-free exhibition halls, a domed central concourse, convention and conference blocks, and an on-site permanent Mart building set in landscaped grounds with extensive parking; functional contemporary architecture optimised for trade-fair logistics.

Significance

India Expo Centre & Mart is widely described as India's largest integrated exhibition and convention centre — a ~58-acre campus anchoring the country's handicrafts, gifts and lifestyle export trade and a flagship MICE landmark of the Delhi-NCR, hosting events from the Auto Expo to the IHGF Delhi Fair.

Places to Visit Nearby

Surajpur Wetland

8 km away

A restored bird-lake with 180+ species on the edge of Greater Noida.

Pari Chowk

1 km away

The central plaza and commercial hub of Greater Noida.

Gautam Buddha University

3 km away

A large green campus with a landmark Buddha statue and gardens.

Family & Accessibility

Kid Friendly3of 5Stroller AccessYesWheelchair AccessYesChanging RoomNoPet PolicyNo

Family Highlights

  • • India's largest integrated exhibition centre
  • • The Auto Expo, IHGF Delhi Fair and big trade shows
  • • A permanent handicrafts and lifestyle Mart
  • • Metro-side access at Knowledge Park II

Photography & Drone

Drone PolicyProhibited

💰 Equipment Fees: Set per event; some trade fairs restrict photography.

📍 The Golden Spot: The domed central concourse and the column-free halls during a big fair.

🌅 Best Light Time: During event hours.

Tips & Safety

💡 Insider Tips

🌅 Secret View: The permanent Mart building showcases Indian handicrafts and home-decor year-round on designated 'Mart Days' — a B2B highlight beyond the big fairs.

🎯 Crowd Hack: There is nothing to see between events — plan strictly around a scheduled public expo, and register early for B2B fairs.

💎 Secret Fact: It was conceived as India's first integrated exhibition-cum-mart for the handicrafts export sector, and hosts events from the Auto Expo to the IHGF Delhi Fair.

⚡ Express Tour

Not a casual stop — time your visit to a scheduled event.

🔭 Deep Dive Tour

A full day at a major fair, plus Pari Chowk and Surajpur Wetland nearby.

🙏 Etiquette & Dress Code

Do's

  • Attend a flagship fair such as the IHGF Delhi Fair or Auto Expo
  • Explore the permanent Mart on 'Mart Days' (B2B, registration)
  • Attend a convention or industry congress
  • Register online in advance for B2B events
  • Combine with Pari Chowk and Greater Noida nearby

Don'ts

  • Do not turn up expecting walk-in tourist entry — access is event-only
  • Do not skip registration for B2B trade fairs
  • Do not forget photo ID for entry and security
  • Do not underestimate traffic near Pari Chowk during big events

👕 Dress Code: Smart-casual / business attire for trade events; comfortable shoes for the large halls.

📷 Photography Rules: Photography rules are set per event; some trade fairs restrict it.

Good to Know

💳 Money & Connectivity

UPIYesCardsYesCashNo

🏧 Nearest ATM: ATMs at the venue and around Pari Chowk (within 1 km).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tourists just walk into the India Expo Mart?

No — there is no casual walk-in tourist access. The venue opens only for the specific trade fair, exhibition or convention being held, so time a visit around a public-facing expo and confirm its dates and any registration first.

Which is the nearest metro to India Expo Centre & Mart?

Knowledge Park II on the Aqua Line is about 0.3 km — a few minutes' walk; Pari Chowk is also close.

What events are held at India Expo Mart?

Some of India's biggest — the Auto Expo, the IHGF Delhi Fair (handicrafts, gifts, home decor), PrintPack India and major international conventions and congresses.

Do I need to register to visit?

For B2B trade fairs, prior online registration (often with trade credentials) is usually required; public-facing expos sell event tickets. Always confirm per event and carry photo ID.

What is India Expo Centre & Mart?

It is widely described as India's largest integrated exhibition-and-convention centre — a ~58-acre, 2.5-million-sq-ft campus in Greater Noida with exhibition halls, convention blocks and a permanent handicrafts Mart.

Where can I eat vegetarian food near India Expo Mart?

There are reliable pure-veg options around Pari Chowk — the pure-vegetarian Sagar Ratna and Bikanervala — plus vegetarian counters at event food courts.

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