Antsy in the Pink City!

madhattons · Dec 21st, 2008, 16:03

So, my wife and I moved to Jaipur from the states and will be living here for at least a couple of years or so. Once the tourist attractions and shopping loose their luster, what might be some good physical and social outlets for us within the city? How do we tap in to them? Thanks!!

Paresh · Dec 21st, 2008, 21:20

Lots of things are there in every city of world. Can you please share your interests, if you don't mind?

madhattons · Dec 22nd, 2008, 00:15

We're really trying to get plugged in to weekly happenings of the city like music, art, etc... It's seems difficult to really get a pulse of the city. Often, we read about what HAS happened instead of hearing about it before hand. We're looking for different active clubs/groups that would enable us meet more folks as well. Anything that would help us acclimate a little more in calling this home would be great.

sanjeev · Dec 22nd, 2008, 19:42

hello madhattons,

welcome to jaipur, there are a lot of tourist attractions in and around jaipur, i think if you are going to live here for 2 or 3 years, you left many to explore.

there are some good art n music centers in jaipur, first the 'Jawahar Kala Kendra' at the JLN marg, they have many cultural activities round the year, you can find the details in the local news papers, like Hindustan Times, Times of India, also the 'Birla Auditorium' at 'Statue Circle' have many activities through out the year, this also be notify in the local newspapers, the 'School Of The Arts' in the Kishan Pol bazar, is the oldest center for dances and sculpture in the city.

If you need any help or info, you can PM me, its my pleasure to help you out.

Regards
Sanjeev.

Paresh · Dec 22nd, 2008, 22:01

If you are interested in joining clubs:

1. Jai CLub at C-Scheme
2. Ashok Club
3. Jaipur Club at Jacob Road.

Paresh · Dec 23rd, 2008, 10:32

....may be you can meet other IMers at Jaipur and ask discuss this there...check my post here:

Jaipur Meetups

madhattons · Dec 27th, 2008, 01:03

Hi, Sanjeev! Really appreciate your input. Things are looking up as we have recently attended a Christmas program at Birla Auditorium.

We will continue to try to build relationships and get plugged in to the city. We really want to go beyond the usual expat thing and become a part of the city, supporting what goes on here.

Merry Christmas!

madhattons · Dec 27th, 2008, 01:05

Paresh. Thanks for being so helpful in passing along more opportunities to get connected here in Jaipur. You've been quite helpful.

Merry Christmas!

JIRAF20 · Feb 25th, 2009, 12:10

hi there is a timeout jaipur magazine which gives you a festival and gallery guide you can get it at Crosswords Bookstore in C scheme there is also a cafe in the same building on the 2nd floor that does great green salads and carrot cake etc that is very popular with expats.If you need a gym they offer yearly memeberships for a couple at the country inn hotel for 40000inr the gears state of the art and it has a rooftop pool.

madhattons · Feb 26th, 2009, 00:10

Hey there. Thanks for the heads up on the magazine at Crossword. We do enjoy that little cafe upstairs as well from time to time. We live in Bani Park so it makes it more of a treat to go out there.

I've found a couple of gyms close to our home that seem to work well enough.

Not meaning to sound like we're only looking for things most ex pats would enjoy. We just want to find out about local stuff BEFORE it happens so we can take part in it. We subscribe to the Hindustan Times which is in English. We suspect that Hindi script papers may give more details about things going on.

Anyway, thanks again for the help. Are you currently living in Jaipur??

Madhattons

prashag · Feb 27th, 2009, 01:58

Hi,
I'm prashant.Just checked this post today.
I've been living in jaipur from last 20 years.
I'm right now in mansarover area.
You let me know if there is anything which you are looking for?
I'll be quite happy to help you
cheers

madhattons · May 28th, 2009, 21:49

Hey Prashant. thanks for the post. this is the first time i've checked this in a while.

we're starting to get settled but still looking for ways to 'connect' to the city.

any suggestions??

thx.

rajered · May 29th, 2009, 01:38

The Teej Festival is coming in a couple of months 24th-25th July 2009

madhattons · May 30th, 2009, 18:30

Thanks Rajered! We'll be on the lookout.

Appreciate your response.
madhattons

OrangeStreet · Jun 2nd, 2009, 01:46

Did you get a chance to go to Chokhi Dhani yet.

I think, Not many people who belong to jaipur like the place too much (May be because its built artifically), but for us outsiders, its brilliant. And the food is awesome.

http://www.chokhidhani.com/

Dec 21st, 2008, 16:03	#1
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Antsy in the Pink City! So, my wife and I moved to Jaipur from the states and will be living here for at least a couple of years or so. Once the tourist attractions and shopping loose their luster, what might be some good physical and social outlets for us within the city? How do we tap in to them? Thanks!!

Dec 22nd, 2008, 00:15	#3
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Thanks Paresh We're really trying to get plugged in to weekly happenings of the city like music, art, etc... It's seems difficult to really get a pulse of the city. Often, we read about what HAS happened instead of hearing about it before hand. We're looking for different active clubs/groups that would enable us meet more folks as well. Anything that would help us acclimate a little more in calling this home would be great.

Dec 22nd, 2008, 19:42	#4
sanjeev Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: jaipur Posts: 59	Welcome to Jaipur hello madhattons, welcome to jaipur, there are a lot of tourist attractions in and around jaipur, i think if you are going to live here for 2 or 3 years, you left many to explore. there are some good art n music centers in jaipur, first the 'Jawahar Kala Kendra' at the JLN marg, they have many cultural activities round the year, you can find the details in the local news papers, like Hindustan Times, Times of India, also the 'Birla Auditorium' at 'Statue Circle' have many activities through out the year, this also be notify in the local newspapers, the 'School Of The Arts' in the Kishan Pol bazar, is the oldest center for dances and sculpture in the city. If you need any help or info, you can PM me, its my pleasure to help you out. Regards Sanjeev.

Feb 25th, 2009, 12:10	#9
JIRAF20 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SYDNEY Posts: 10	Staying in jaipur hi there is a timeout jaipur magazine which gives you a festival and gallery guide you can get it at Crosswords Bookstore in C scheme there is also a cafe in the same building on the 2nd floor that does great green salads and carrot cake etc that is very popular with expats.If you need a gym they offer yearly memeberships for a couple at the country inn hotel for 40000inr the gears state of the art and it has a rooftop pool.

Jun 2nd, 2009, 01:46	#15
OrangeStreet In Utero Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 657	Did you get a chance to go to Chokhi Dhani yet. I think, Not many people who belong to jaipur like the place too much (May be because its built artifically), but for us outsiders, its brilliant. And the food is awesome. http://www.chokhidhani.com/ __________________ Cheers OS

Dec 21st, 2008, 21:20	#2
Paresh No no, I am not a Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 278	Lots of things are there in every city of world. Can you please share your interests, if you don't mind?

Dec 22nd, 2008, 22:01	#5
Paresh No no, I am not a Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 278	If you are interested in joining clubs: 1. Jai CLub at C-Scheme 2. Ashok Club 3. Jaipur Club at Jacob Road.

Dec 23rd, 2008, 10:32	#6
Paresh No no, I am not a Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 278	....may be you can meet other IMers at Jaipur and ask discuss this there...check my post here: Jaipur Meetups

Dec 27th, 2008, 01:03	#7
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Hi, Sanjeev! Really appreciate your input. Things are looking up as we have recently attended a Christmas program at Birla Auditorium. We will continue to try to build relationships and get plugged in to the city. We really want to go beyond the usual expat thing and become a part of the city, supporting what goes on here. Merry Christmas!

Dec 27th, 2008, 01:05	#8
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Paresh. Thanks for being so helpful in passing along more opportunities to get connected here in Jaipur. You've been quite helpful. Merry Christmas!

Feb 26th, 2009, 00:10	#10
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Hey there. Thanks for the heads up on the magazine at Crossword. We do enjoy that little cafe upstairs as well from time to time. We live in Bani Park so it makes it more of a treat to go out there. I've found a couple of gyms close to our home that seem to work well enough. Not meaning to sound like we're only looking for things most ex pats would enjoy. We just want to find out about local stuff BEFORE it happens so we can take part in it. We subscribe to the Hindustan Times which is in English. We suspect that Hindi script papers may give more details about things going on. Anyway, thanks again for the help. Are you currently living in Jaipur?? Madhattons

Feb 27th, 2009, 01:58	#11
prashag Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 34	Hi, I'm prashant.Just checked this post today. I've been living in jaipur from last 20 years. I'm right now in mansarover area. You let me know if there is anything which you are looking for? I'll be quite happy to help you cheers

May 28th, 2009, 21:49	#12
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Hey Prashant. thanks for the post. this is the first time i've checked this in a while. we're starting to get settled but still looking for ways to 'connect' to the city. any suggestions?? thx.

May 29th, 2009, 01:38	#13
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	The Teej Festival is coming in a couple of months 24th-25th July 2009

May 30th, 2009, 18:30	#14
madhattons Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur, India Posts: 18	Thanks Rajered! We'll be on the lookout. Appreciate your response. madhattons

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