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.

KOD - Entrance

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 .

108 Comments

  • Nisha says:

    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.

    • Mahesh Semwal says:

      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.

  • Ram Dhall says:

    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.

  • Mahesh Semwal says:

    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.

  • sudip says:

    Worth a visit it seems, after reading your article. Very informative.

  • Sahil says:

    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

  • nandanjha says:

    Have heard a lot about KOD but this is the first time someone took me inside with all the pictures. Thank you Mahesh.

  • smitadhall says:

    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!

    • Mahesh Semwal says:

      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.

  • ds_jpr says:

    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…

  • Mahesh Semwal says:

    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.

  • nandanjha says:

    @ ds_jpr – KOD wont be first. Ghumakkar is indeed for honest reviews.

  • rashmi Bhandari says:

    Nice one. Keep it up :-)

  • Gita AM says:

    I saw a glimpse of the Zangoora show on TV last week and was curious about this place. Thanks for posting so many details.

  • Mahesh Semwal says:

    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.

  • K K Sharma says:

    Great information for one to decide whether to visit or not. Thanks

  • Deepak Malhotra says:

    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!!

  • Vrushti says:

    Your article was really informative. And the pics were awesome. How old i your elder daughter now ??

  • Krupa Jain says:

    Hello,

    The pics are awesome. The information was helpful. I should defenitly visit this place

    even though I live in Mumbai.

    Best of Luck !!

  • Rajender wadhwa says:

    I will always like to go to KINGDOM OF DREAMS .

  • banu gany says:

    thanks for the info and update, have seen kod on t.v . a must on my next trip to india

  • vishu says:

    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!

  • Mahesh Semwal says:

    Thanks Vishu for going through the post & liking it.

  • Dr.Rupali says:

    Good information.

  • KIRAN says:

    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………………

  • Adil rashid says:

    I never knew that …such a wonderful place was exixts in gurgaon…..really it was nice experience for me!

  • Kaboooooom says:

    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.

  • Mahesh Semwal says:

    Thanks for your encouraging words.

  • Deepak gupta says:

    realy nice place… i visited it nd enjoyed it
    its a big ex[rience 4 me in my life

  • Surabhi Saxena says:

    please send me compleate info about charges

    • Mahesh Semwal says:

      charges are already given in post. For you I will cut n paste :-)

      ____________________________________
      Nautanki Mahal (Show charges)
      _____________________________

      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.

      ____________________________________________
      Culture Gully
      _____________________________________
      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.

  • Shivam says:

    dear mahesh sir,,,
    i wanted to know that is entry to the kingdom of dreams free ???
    i mean that when we enter the culture gully or jhumroo , then only tickets have to be taken ……..
    can we get tickets there only or we have to get them booked from our homes .???

  • D K RASTOGI says:

    Please update me the procedure of entry in Kingdom of Derams….

  • A lot of effort seems to have gone in the making of this post! Thanks for taking the time to share…its a very well done post..:)
    We r visiting the place soon and all this info has been very helpful! Thanks again..kudos!! :)
    Shweta

  • Thanks Shweta !

    Share your experiences and update the latest information.

  • mahesh says:

    Actually I confused about which kind of things are avaiable in NM. but your informtion trully awesome.

    Now i ready to go NM in Ocotober with my family and friends

  • vaishali says:

    i have nine tickets for zangoora. Can I enter the culture gulley with the same tickets or would i have to buy separate tickets for that?

  • abheeruchi says:

    Wow, beautiful place.thanks for sharing.informative post with wonderful pics.

    Thanks

  • Hi Abhee,

    Its my honour to get wow from the feature author of the month.

    Thanks for going through the post and leaving comment.

  • Vipin Kapoor says:

    Dear Mahesh Ji, I plan to take my aged parents for Zangoora and culture gully. Will show and place be ideal for them and will they really enjoy.. Not sure abt it. My mother suffers from pain in her legs due to arithitis and its difficult for her to climb stairs. I plan to take them out to KOD for a change but don’t know whether she will have issues in walking inside if its not plain area. Shall be grateful for your advise.

  • Dear Mr. Vipin,

    To enter inside the culture gully no need of climbing stairs. Inside they can enjoy ground floor. For show they have to climb the stairs.

    Defiantly they will enjoy the place.

  • Vipin Kapoor says:

    Thanks Mahesh Ji for quick revert. Am grateful to you for sharing valuable information. Best Regards.

  • Vikas says:

    Hey Hi..
    I want to go KOD on 19th sep (thursday).. bcoz 19th sep is mah birthday date.. but can you please tell me there are how many show is chargeable (timing also) excepting entry……….
    And yess there are any offer for couple..??

  • @Vikas – Charges & timing is already mentioned in the post .

    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.

  • nishu says:

    Hi…I am from noida..and I am pregnant….can I go there? Is it safe for me?

  • sakshi says:

    its awesome n thankx for the info we r going to visit KOD soon n ur info is very useful for us. Thankx once again…

  • Anandapadmanabhan says:

    Dear Mahesh
    Your blog is useful,excellent and comprehensive.I m from Kerala.I own a theatre similar to this,the biggest one with 3000sq ft stage where plane and car pass by..it is named as Kalanilayam drama vision.We plan to visit KOD in last week of April
    Ananda Padmanabhan

  • Thanks Anand for the information !

  • Vishal says:

    Mahesh,
    I want to know that if I buy bronze ticket forRs 750, and after this do I need to pay another Rs 500 for entry and culture gully ?

  • No extra cost for entry …if u want to buy or eat some thing than u have to pay extra .

  • Sandeep Pant says:

    Hi,
    Great Blog!!!…Kudos to the author. Great detail, really helpful especially the images that you have posted. Thanks a lot.
    I am planning to visit KOD next weekend and I have a couple of questions
    1. Do the Nautanki Mahal Show charges include the entry fee and the Culture Gully Charges?
    2. Is there a seperate entry fee for ShowShaa Theatre ?

  • komal says:

    hi, if i buy tickets for the show online for 7:30 from book my show will i be allowed to go inside earlier to visit cultural gully or i ll have to pay extra.
    And which show is better jhumroo or zangoora

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