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KINGDOM OF DREAMS – Gurgaon (NCR) |
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- KINGDOM OF DREAMS – Gurgaon (NCR)
I heard a lot about Kingdom of Dreams Gurgaon. In spite of staying very close to it, I was not able to take out the time to visit the same. On my elder daughter’s Birthday I was on leave. After the Pooja & lunch we decided to visit some wonderful place so that we all can enjoy, especially my kids. They only insisted to visit KOD,so I accepted the Birthday girl’s request and we left for the same around 2 o’clock.. The place is very approachable , people who come from Delhi can use metro & get down at IFFCO Chowk, from IFFCO Chowk one can walk down or take a rickshaw which will cost hardly Rs.15 – 20 /-.
Kingdom of Dreams - Nautanki Mahal
Kingdom of Dreams - Culture Gully
Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon, is India’s first live entertainment, theatre and leisure destination, and is located in Sector 29, Gurgaon , near the Leisure Valley Park.
Kingdom of Dreams
It was inaugurated on January 29, 2010 by the Chief Minister of Haryana and opened to public on September 18, 2010 by Union Minister of Tourism, Kumari Selja, with special preview of the Bollywood musical, Zangoora, starring Hussain Kuwajerwala, Gauahar Khan, and Kashmira Irani.
Spread over 6 acres, and built at a cost of over Rs. 200 crore, it is run by the Great Indian Nautanki Company, a joint venture between Apra Group and Wizcraft, and consists of two theatres, Nautanki Mahal and the Showshaa theatre, and a cultural and cuisine area, known as Culture Gully.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was named the global ambassador of Kingdom of Dreams on 19th September, 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games’ official theme song, Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto by composer A R Rahman was launched in the complex.
Outer wall - KOD
Kingdom of Dreams has two major attractions:-
1) Nautanki Mahal
Nautanki Mahal is a 848-seat auditorium within the complex designed like a palace. It opened with Zangoora. It is India’s first 4D live entertainment Theater.
Kingdom of Dreams Timings
Monday – off
Tuesday to Friday (one show only) – 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM
Saturday (Two Show ) – 3.00 PM to 5.30 PM & 8.00 PM to 10.30 PM
Sun. (Two Show) – 2.30 PM to 5.00 PM & 7.00 PM to 9.30 PM
Charges
Bronze Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 750/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.1000/-
Silver Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 1125/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.1500/-
Premier Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 1500/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.2000/-
Gold Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 1875/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.2500/-
Balcony Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 2250/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.3000/-
Diamond Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 2625/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.3500/-
Platinum Weekdays (Tues. to Friday) 4500/- Weekend (sat. & Sun) – Rs.6000/-
Children below the height of 3.6 ft. are not allowed inside the theater.
2) Culture Gully
Culture Gully is an air-conditioned boulevard spread across 90,000 sq. feet was opened in July 2010. the entrance to the indoor boulevard is through a 20ft gateway, made with Golden lotus petals sparkling with tiny mirrors. Here you can see the blend of all cultures under one roof. There are theme restaurants from 14 states of India (Assam , Sikkim, West Bengal, ,Kerala, Delhi, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kashmir and Rajasthan & Karnataka). Apart from the Local Cuisine one can enjoy the traditional Handicrafts & street performance by Artists.
Golden lotus petals at the entrance of Cultural Gully
Kingdom of Dreams
When we entered we saw a truck and a rickshaw parked at Punjab’s Stall at the right hand side which was giving the ambience of village.
Punjab Stall
Punjab Stall
On the left hand side we enjoyed the Masala tea of Assam. All the furniture was traditionally created.
Assam Stall
Assam Stall
Assam Stall
Delhi stall was given a look of Red fort.
Delhi Stall
In the Mumbai’s stall one can find a BEST bus with a facility of ATM from bank of Baroda. One can enjoy the shopping from the shop inside the coach of local train of Mumbai
Mumbai Stall
Mumbai Stall
Mumbai Stall
A royal look was given to Lucknow stall , sitting on the sofa placed here gave the feeling of being a Nawab.
Lucknow Stall
Lucknow Stall
Nawabi Thath
Lucknow Stall
Lucknow Stall
Lucknow Stall
One can feel the ambience of Beach at Kerala stall , they have created the restaurant inside a traditional house boat , where we sipped our south Indian coffee. Kids played with sand spread there.
Kerala Stall
In a Relaxing Mood :-)
Playing with sand
Goa restaurant wall was decorated with fenney Bottles.
Goa - Restaurant
Chennai stall was given the look of a temple.
Chennai Stall
Huge puppets on the outer wall of Rajasthan were the biggest centre of attraction for the visitors.
Rajasthan Stall
Rajasthan Stall
Timing & Charges
Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday)
13:00 to 18:00 : Rs 500 per person
Rs. 500 is inclusive of:
Rs. 100 as entrance fee not refundable
Rs. 50 deposit for the Smart Card is refundable
Rs. 350 has to be spent at Culture Gully; this amount is not refundable, even if the customer does not spend this amount at Culture Gully.
18:00 to 00:00 : Rs 750 per person
Rs. 750 is inclusive of:
Rs. 100 as entrance fee not refundable
Rs. 50 deposit for the Smart Card is refundable
Rs. 600 has to be spent at Culture Gully; this amount is not refundable, even if the customer does not spend this amount at Culture Gully.
Weekends (Saturday to Sunday)
13:00 to 00:00 : Rs 750 per person
Rs. 750 is inclusive of:
Rs. 100 as entrance fee not refundable
Rs. 50 deposit for the Smart Card is refundable
Rs. 600 has to be spent at Culture Gully; this amount is not refundable, even if the customer does not spend this amount at Culture Gully.
Free entrance for Children below 4ft in height.
Sleeping Budha
To take your refundable amount, don’t come out of the hall . The refundable counter is at Rajasthan Pavilion only.
Kingdom of Dreams
I tried to put the information as best of my knowledge . For any queries , please feel free to contact .
This place is definitely worth a visit !
I think if you want to enjoy fully, one day won’t be sufficient… what do you say?
I always thought Gurgaon is a concrete jungle consisting of only multi story flats and commercial spaces. This one definitely promotes the place.
Thanks for sharing with detailed photos.
Thanks Nisha for going through the post.
Yes you are right that this place is definitely worth to visit.
Approx. six hours are required to see the show ( Nautanki Mahal) & the cultural Gully.
Simply awesome. Never knew that such a place, where so much is happening, exists in NCR.
Thanks for sharing the information through your brilliant write up, which is equally well supported by some excellent pictures.
Dear Ram Sir,
I am glad that you liked the post. Your motivational comments always encourages us to write more & more.
Once again thanks for going through the post & liking it.
Worth a visit it seems, after reading your article. Very informative.
Thanks Sudip !!!
Hi Mr. Mahesh ,
I always wanted to visit Kingdom Of Dreams , but still it remains a dream because of the busy schedule . I really enjoyed the virtual tour. I will surely visit it as early as possible.
Sahil
Dear Sahil,
Visiting KOD is not impossible for Ghumakkar like you.
Have heard a lot about KOD but this is the first time someone took me inside with all the pictures. Thank you Mahesh.
Dear Nandan,
I am glad to know that you liked the post !!!!
Been wanting to visit this place for a long time – with your post I know what to expect now, and make it sooner. Thanks for sharing, Mahesh!
Dear Smitha,
Thanks for going through the post.
One suggestion before you make your plan to KOD, You will be coming all the way from Indrapuram, so plan in such a way that you could see the both show – Zangoora ( Nautanki Mahal) as well as the cultural Gully.
If u take a Show ticket you can visit Cultural Gully along with it , but if u take a ticket for Cultural Gully , you can not enjoy the show.
Only one concern , kids below 3.6 ” are not allowed inside the theater.
Further if you required any information please let me know.
Well, this looks like a paid professional blogger post….. hmmm i thought ghumakkar is for passionate amatuer traveller posting about their experiences good as well as not so good, what to do or to avoid, tips for future travellers etc… purely from the point of view of guiding and helping future travellers …
Well, nothing wrong though ….. excellent pics and post …. KOD surely would be able to do some good business…
Brochure-like blog doesn’t necessarily mean it’s paid for, ds_jpr.
Blame it on style.
Hi
Thanks for going through the post , liking it & leaving your comment.
On the behalf of Ghumakkar.com , I want to inform you that none of us are paid writer/ blogger. The purpose of sharing our experiences here is just to help each other & to the follow ghumakkars.
@ ds_jpr – KOD wont be first. Ghumakkar is indeed for honest reviews.
Nice one. Keep it up :-)
Thanks !!!!
I saw a glimpse of the Zangoora show on TV last week and was curious about this place. Thanks for posting so many details.
Dear Gita,
Thanks for your motivational words.
We were not able to saw the Zangoora because of my younger daughter was not allowed as Children below the height of 3.6 ft. are not allowed inside the theater.
Great information for one to decide whether to visit or not. Thanks
Thanks KK for liking the post.
Dear Semwal,
One should always have some information before visiting any place like KOD. Your post and details would definitely help the crowd. Good job.
Take care!!
Thanks Deepak for going through the post.
Your article was really informative. And the pics were awesome. How old i your elder daughter now ??
Thanks for going through the post & leaving your comment.
Hello,
The pics are awesome. The information was helpful. I should defenitly visit this place
even though I live in Mumbai.
Best of Luck !!
thanks for liking the post.
I will always like to go to KINGDOM OF DREAMS .
Thanks Rajender !!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for the info and update, have seen kod on t.v . a must on my next trip to india
You are welcome Banu.
Mahesh i have been following your updates for some time…in fact we went to Chakrata, Tiger Falls and Kanasar along with my family almost the time you were there………..had the camped at Kanasar……..your detailing on KOD was very informative. ……will Surely visit some day!thanks!
Thanks Vishu for going through the post & liking it.
Good information.
Thanks for your appreciation Dr. Rupali.
SO EXPENSIVE ,A LAYMAN CANT AFFORD.
Mahesh jee ,
This was beautiful . Each picture was marvellous . I was lost looking at them. The themes of stall were quite innovative and mind blowing. So finally where did you had your supper?? in which stall ??
I liked those golden petals also………………….
Although i found fees quite expensive , its worth watching…….especially those stalls………………
Its worth to visit one time. We had our supper at Lucknow stall.
I never knew that …such a wonderful place was exixts in gurgaon…..really it was nice experience for me!
Thanks for going through the post & leaving comment.
Wonderfully presented. This is exactly the kind of information almost everyone seeks but rarely gets. I knew about the Nautanki Mahal but did not have information about Culture Gully, even someone I know, who visited the place did not tell it properly. Love your presentation, makes KoD a must visit place with family. Hopefully, will cover it soon.
Thanks for your encouraging words.
realy nice place… i visited it nd enjoyed it
its a big ex[rience 4 me in my life
Thanx deepak !