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Traveling to Jaipur? Travelers Guide to Rajasthan's Culture and Traditions

Entertainment & Leisure

  • Rajmandir
    Easily among the most unique and opulent cine theatres in India, Rajmandir has beautiful well-maintained interiors.  Equipped with latest acoustics and air-conditioned comforts, this is one theatre that people go more for its beauty, than for the content of the film screened.
     
  • Jawahar Kala Kendra
    This art center is a dedicated institution for the promotion of fine arts. Situated in a vast campus, it has very well equipped mini theatre, open air theatre, art galleries, crafts workshops and a rich library of books on fine arts.  Within the campus is a miniaturized created village which is popular venue for folk art and craft shows.  Inside the Birla Auditorium Friday theatre is very popular.
     
  • Auditoriums
    One of India's most beautiful auditorium and convention center, Birla Auditorium is a highly popular center for conferences and cultural programs of international repute. Trade fairs and expositions are also regularly held in this building's Exhibition Hall.  Ravindra Rangmanch in Ramniwas Bagh, is also a popular venue for cultural programs, felicitations, musical nights and art exhibits. Consists of a big theatre, an open-air theatre and an art gallery.
     
  • Band Ceremony
    Leading band players of Jaipur assemble for one hour every Saturday evening and play traditional Rajasthani tunes against the backdrop of the majestic Albert Hall in Ramniwas Bagh. The Band Ceremony's regularity record isn't too good and to avoid disappointment, please enquire first.
     
  • Ethnic village resorts
    There are several ethnic village resorts on the periphery of Jaipur. Designed in traditional rural styles, these places offer various activities such as folk dances, songs, camel rides, etc. and serve authentic Rajasthani meals. Popular ones are Apno Gaon, Chokhi Dhani and Apno Rajasthan.
     
  • Amusement Parks
    A hot favorite with the young crowd, Megabowl is India's largest indoor amusement park at Malviya Nagar has latest computer/video games and a bowling alley. Wonderland and Fun Kingdom are outdoor parks with roller coasters etc.  Pink Pearl Water Park is quite popular too. 
     
  • Hip Hangouts
    Nestled between Birla Auditorium and old estates, Statue Circle is a pleasant and popular spot for jogging, dharnas (sit-down protests) assembling and eating local snacks.  The impressive Secretariat and Ashok Club are in walking distance. Gaurav Towers is more popular with high spenders who frequent its shopping arcades, MacDonald's restaurant, and Megabowl (see above).
     
  •  Elephant Polo Rambagh Polo Ground and Golf Club
    A huge and historical ground full of greenery, just behind Rambagh Palace, hosts many international polo tournaments. Elephant Polo is an invention of Jaipur. Rambagh Golf Club permits non-members to swing a club for a fee.
     
  • Kite flying
    A passion with just about everyone in Jaipur, especially in winters. January 14 is the gala day – blaring music and the entire city on rooftops!

 

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