Chokhi Dhani, Mumbai

We visited Chokhi Dhani on Sunday, and to my amazement it was not at all crowded, we were one of the first visitors to enter, it is located on kalyan bhiwandi road.

Welcome was grand with Dhol and dancing by person wearing Horse dress in Rajasthani style at the entrance. Soon we entered the reception area; it was like one of house of Rajasthan, with a painted decoration around the walls and statues. We actually felt that we were in Rajasthan. Entry fees are Rs. 500 per person which includes welcome drink, yummy snacks and Dinner (too much). We have to give a preference of the time we would like to have dinner at. This doesn’t make the dining room chaotic at all.

We were offered welcome drink-Jal jeera, which was nice and cold. Then we went on to get ourselves entertained which included Folk Dance like Ghoomar, Potter Dance and Bhopa and Bhopi dance. We also enjoyed acrobatics on bamboo; the brave artist balances himself on a bamboo without protection of safety net. The colourful puppet show of King, princess and snake was lovely. At few steps walk we found one magician, who performed some hand tricks and puzzled our mind. There were Bullock cart ride and camel ride as well with huge queue.

In between you can please your tong with masala tea and dahi kachori (unlimited). You can also enjoy Bajri Roti with gur and lasun chatni. It was so tempting that for the first time in my life I had Bajri Roti.

Around 8 p.m. we entered the dining hall, where mouth-watering and typical Rajasthani food was served. My taste buds still remember the food and warm service is still in my heart. We had the most famous Rajasthani dishes Dal-bati and churma, Dalia (Lapsi with lots and lots of ghee), roti, salad, Malpuaa, gatta sag, Lassi, Papad, Jalebi, Rajashani Meethai and mukhwas. Dinner was really sumptuous, amazing, and awesome.

We were back to the ground, but this time we were at the section where there are few games. Each game gives you 5 chances at a cost of Rs. 10 per coupon, which included Archery, Bowling, Darts, Rifle shooting etc.

Enjoyed full heartedly.
 

tintin63

Guru
This is surprising. I had been there around 1.5-2 years ago. And it was a forgettable experience.
People were almost fighting at the food stalls for paani puri and stuff and it was crowded, chaotic and totally mis-managed. We paid the entry fee, saw the chaos and promptly exited. Ended up having an awesome dinner at the dhaaba bang opposite Chokhi Dhaani.
Also surprised to see they've still retained the entry at 500 bucks. I guess we had paid some 500-550 too.
 

pcpranav

Member
had been to this place around 4 years back, overall a very good experience. A similar place (Haweli - Electric City) used to exist after you cross the Fountain Hotel signal, towards Virar road on the right side.
Two years back, had a good experience on similar concept near Ahmedabad - Vintage Village / The Auto World. This place also hosts vintage car museum of Shri Pranlal Bhogilal.
 

rajkanwar321

New Member
My friends always use to say to visit Choki Dhaani. I think I have to pay a visit. I usually go to Delhi Dhaba, Swastik and Karishma at Bhiwandi. Let me decide with my friends and pay a visit here. Bhavika Gada's tempting review is prompting me to visit. Let see :D
 
I stay at a place quite near to Kalyan and plan to visit it sooner. Can you please shed some light as,

1. Exact route and distance from Kalyan station / Metro Junction.
2. Is is a stay village or options are available for visitors to have only meals.
3. How about cleanliness and hygene such as mosquitoes, flies etc.
 

tintin63

Guru
1. Exact route and distance from Kalyan station / Metro Junction.
From Metro, head towards railway station (via patri pool), don't take the right that goes to station, just continue straight towards Bhiwandi.
It is just before you reach the Kalyan-Nasik highway.

2. Is is a stay village or options are available for visitors to have only meals.
AFAIK, there is no stay option. But check once.
3. How about cleanliness and hygene such as mosquitoes, flies etc.
Hygiene is average. Nothing to highlight in particular.
 
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