Activities in Kukas
There are many activities in Kukas in and around our hotel. Here are some of the things to do in Kukas and Jaipur
The Amber Sound & Light Show, Kesar Kyari Complex, Amber, Jaipur
Visting Hathi Gaon
Nahargarh Rescue Center and Safari park
Hot air balloon Safari Jaipur
Visit to Dera Amber the valley camp of Kukas
The Amber Sound and Light Show, Kesar Kyari Complex, Amber, Jaipur
Language & Current Timings (w.e.f.21.04.2013 onwards)
English 7.30pm
Hindi 8.30pm
Script Mr. Gulzar
Lead Voice Mr. Amitabh Bachchan
Project Director Mr. Mukesh Bhargava
Music Mr. Bhavdeep Jaipurwale
Lead Singers Ustad Sultan Khan, Ms. Shubha Mudgal
Lighting Design & Direction Mr. Manav Bhargava (M/s Mandala)
Show Programming Mr. Veenu Pasricha
Logistics & Design M/s Mandala
Conceived & mounted on PPP basis M/s Integrated Digital Solutions
Private Limited, in partnership with Amber Development & Management
Authority
Operations & Maintenance M/s Integrated Digital Solutions Private
Limited
Amber Fort & Palace Complex, in Jaipur, holds the history of a citadel,
pulsating with a legendry past of 600 years & 28 kings of the Kachhwaha
dynasty, before their capital moved to Jaipur. Through their unique
diplomacy of strategic alliances & their valor & strength, the rulers
not only established a long dynasty but, in time, also played a part in
changing the destiny of Medieval India. A new son-et-lumiere has been
launched at Amber Fort, Jaipur. Through this Son-et- lumiere spectacle,
an attempt has been made to revive the pride of Amber, bring forth the
traditions that coloured the lives of its people, the pomp that once
existed in its fullest form and to end the silence that had long fallen.
The spirit of Amber is eternal. This musical extravaganza has
highlighted the local legends, folklore, and a connoisseur of folk music
that continues to give Rajasthan its unique identity. The show has been
set in a very exotic location, with the giant panoramic view of the
Amber Fort & Palace Complex in the front, the rising Jaigarh on the
left, the hills at the back and the gallery itself in the Kesar Kiyari
Complex of Maota lake.
Visting Hathi Gaon
Hathi gaon ( Elephant village ) is a small village that was set up by
the government in 2010 to give proper shelter and water facilities to
all the families and their elephants that served tourists in and around
Amer Fort during the day. A km from the junction where Jaipur-Delhi
Highway and Amer Road meet. (see the map below)
Along with all the homes and shelters for the elephants there are big
man-made ponds in the village designed specifically for elephants to
relax and bathe in it after a long hard days work. People can visit the
place and enjoy the sight of many elephants playing and bathing in open
which is a rare sight in this part of India.
Its a perfect get away from the city kind of place for all the city
dwellers. Families with children can spend sometime in the cool breeze
and greenery all around with elephants entertaining themselves and their
visitors. It's a photographers paradise as i think elephants are one of
the best animals to photograph. Best time to visit is Evenings after
4pm.
Ideally, summer is the best season to visit the place as the probability
to get to see lot of elephants bathing together is more during this
season. However, I would advise one to visit the place in any season.
Old Jaipurites might remember watching elephants bathe in the ponds in
front of the Amer Fort. Well, that's the thing of the past now. The
government invested more than Rs. 5 crore in building this village from
scratch so the elephants can bathe in their own backyard.
Nahargarh Rescue Center and Safari Park
Nahargarh Rescue Center is located outside the city area of Jaipur.
There are more than 20 lion's and Tiger's in the rescue station and all
of them are from the Circus or either got free from the people
mistreating them. The forest area can be traveled on foot or car.
Hot air Balloon Safari
The world famous 'Pink City' is favoured equally for its vibrancy as
well as its arresting monuments. Be mesmerised by the city as you fly
over and absorb its riotous cocktail of Colours, Forts & Palaces.
The most acknowledged tourist place of India, Jaipur is fondly called
the Pink City. A complete feast for the tourists, the city is known for
its monuments, comfortable and luxurious hotels, rich history, gardens,
exquisite cuisines, havelis, forts and a lot more. The description is
endless, words always fall short to describe the beauty and explicit
nature of city. Known for its Royal Rajput culture, Jaipur is also one
of the most beautifully planned cities of it's time. Truly - a paradise
on earth.
Flight Location: JAIPUR
Sep - Nov: 6.15 am / 4.00 pm (evening)
Dec - Feb: 6.45 am / 4.00 pm (evening)
March : 6.45 am / No flights in evening due to heat
Price for Baloon Safari: USD 250 per person
The above mentioned price is per person per flight, inclusive of the
following services:
Approximately 60 minutes of a balloon flight
Pick-up and drop from/to the Hotel
Exhilarating sight of balloons being inflated and prepared
Tea/coffee & cookies at the launch site
Certificate of First Flight, duly signed by your pilot
All applicable taxes
Launch Sites
Samode Bagh & Palace
Amer Fort
Shiv Vilas
Jal Mahal
Delhi Road
Madhogarh Fort
or Others depending upon wind conditions
Visit to Dera Amber the valley camp of "Kukas"
Dera Amer situated behind the hills of the famous Amer Fort is the ideal
location for outdoor recreational and adventure activities in very close
proximity to the city of Jaipur. The Camp is located at the foothills of
the Aravali Range and surrounded by the wilderness of a reserved forest
with no urban civilization in the vicinity, just a few hamlets housing
the local villagers occupied by farming on the their fields bordering a
pretty lake.
A local Rajput family who themselves reside in the area organize
elephant, horse and camel safaris in the jungle using their beautiful
home and camp as base as well as getting the guests to interact with the
local farmers in the village.
The camp also provides meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner or just high tea
of excellent quality and variety in a personalised environment and are
fully equipped to cater to any number of people efficiently, while the
elaborate bar serves the most exotic cocktails in a rustic yet luxurious
atmosphere.