DISSERTATION

ON
EVOLVING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN
ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the
Requirement for the award of degree of
Master of Architecture

Submitted by
Vikash Kumar
M-Arch- 1st sem
Recreation Architecture

Guided by
Ar. Roomi Gilani

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE & EKISTICS

JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA
NEW DELHI-110025
2014-2015

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Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics,

Department of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics,
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Certificate
In the partial fulfilment of the M-Arch degree program, this is to certify that
Vikash Kumar has worked on the Dissertation project entitled Evolving
recreational activities in Ethnic Village Resorts. under my guidance and
supervision.

Ar.Roomi Gilani
Guide

Prof. S.M. Akhtar

Dean

Abdul Halim Babbu

Head
External Examiner 1
External Examiner 2
External Examiner 3
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Declaration
I Vikash Kumar hereby declare that the Dissertation entitled Evolving
recreational activities in Ethnic Village Resorts submitted in the partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Masters of
Architecture is my original design/ research work and that the information
taken from secondary sources is given due citations and references.

[Signature]
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Date:
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Acknowledgment
At various stages in doing of thesis, a number of people have given me
invaluable support. In this regard I owe a depth of gratitude to my inspiration
& guide Ar. Roomi Gilani. Who have cultivated devotion & determination in
me & have been a helping hand at every moment to support & motivate me. I
would deeply thank Prof. Ahrar Hussain, for the systematic structuring the
dissertation so as to make it an gradual process of learning and application;
for his regular evoking insightful discussions.
I am Grateful to My Parents, who kept ultimate faith in me & always provided
me backup with their love & best wishes.
Above all, I am highly grateful to God, who provided me such a golden
opportunity, brilliant guidance, & kind support. I would finally thank My
Friends for the much needed pep talks and discussions and all those who
made this thesis come alive.
At last I beg pardon from all those who helped me but, my self-catered mind
escaped their names.

With Regards,
Vikash Kumar
M-Arch Ist sem
Recreation Architecture, 2014-15

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Abstract
In this dissertation report major research findings are discussed & recreation Implication
for ethnic village resorts are identified, Also recommendation for recreational activities are
provided. This research Analysis how ethnic style has been used as a recreational
purposes & developed as a recreational point in particular place. Examine the sociocultural & planning issues in ethnic tourism. Ethnic culture is being utilised by the tourism
industries as a resource for attracting tourist & investment and for promoting cultural
development and ethnic unity. Through-out of history people have travelled for a number
of reasons, including colonization, trade ,war, famine, disease, political persecution, &
religious pilgrimages. Around the turns of 19th century, wealthy & sometimes eccentric,
Europeans travellers journeyed to view natural scenery, mountains, & other cultures.
Tourism in all forms has a great impact on Culture. Author suggest ethnic or traditional
style of recreational activities & games for the ethnic village resorts.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER -1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2Aim ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3Objective ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.6Methodology................................................................................................................................................ 3
CHAPTER -2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Literature Review ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Planning for ethnic Tourism ....................................................................................................................... 4
(By Assoc Prof. li yang, Prof. Gioffrey vall) ........................................................................................................ 4
Abstract- ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Cultural heritage tourism asia paci ............................................................................................................ 4
(Edited by- Bruce Prideaux, dallen Imorthy, Kaye Chon) .................................................................................. 4
Abstract- ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Journals ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.4 Cultural Representation in the Yunnan Ethnic Folk Villages:Tensions and Contradictions .................... 5
Abstract- ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Article.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
a)A Choki Dhani at Sangam, (By-Rajiv Mani, TNN, Sept 26, 2009) .................................................................. 5
Abstract- ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
b)Two ethnic village resorts to be set up on Yamuna expressways............................................................... 5
(By- Isha Jain, TNN, April 21,2013) .................................................................................................................... 5
Abstract- ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Inferences- .................................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 3 ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Recreation & Recreational Activities ................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Introduction- ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Recreation in ancient civilization ................................................................................................................ 7
i. Ancient Egypt- ................................................................................................................................................ 7
ii.Ancient Assyria & Babylonia- ......................................................................................................................... 7
iii.Ancient Greece-(500-400BC)- ....................................................................................................................... 8
iv.Recreation in Modern Society ....................................................................................................................... 8
v.Type of Recreational Activities....................................................................................................................... 8
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vi.Type of Recreational Activities- Outdoor & indoor....................................................................................... 9
vii.Sports- .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
viii.Other Activities-......................................................................................................................................... 10
ix.Recreational Activities for age group .......................................................................................................... 10
x.Recreational Activities by gender................................................................................................................. 11
xi.Purpose of recreational Activities ............................................................................................................... 11
Chapter-4 .12
Ethnic village resorts.12
4.1 Introduction12
4.2 Ethnic Village resorts13
4.3 Ethnic village resorts recreational activities13
4.4 Ethnic village resorts for modern society..13
4.5 Ethnic recreational activities in the Society.13
CHAPTER-5
Case study- Choki Dhani ethnic village resorts, Sonipat, Haryana...14
5.1 Introduction...14
5.2 Location....15
5.3 Location map....15
5.4 History...15
5.5 Aim of choki dhani ethnic village resorts.....15
5.6 Choki Dhani Ethnic village resorts Activities...16
5.7 Recreational Activities for visitors.......17
5.8 Observation...17
5.9 Elements enhancing the theme...18
5.10 Inferences....23
CHAPTER-6
Case Study- Pratapgarh farms & resorts- Jhajjar, Haryana...24
6.1.Introduction.....24
6.2 Location.24
6.3 Aim of pratapgarh Farms..25
6.4 Recreational Activities at pratapgarh farms & resorts...25
6.5 Music ,Cultural & sports Activities....25
6.6 Inferences.....34
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CHAPTER-7
Comparative Case Studies.35
Inferences.36
CHAPTER-8
Conclusion & Recommondation37

REFERENCES38
ANNEXURE-

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List of figures
Figure 1- methodology ................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2 choki dhani ethnic village,
Ref- (Chokidhanisonipat.org) ...................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3- Location map choki dhani
Ref-(chokidhanisonipat.org) ......................................................................................................... 15
Figure 4- site LAYOUT,choki dhani
ref- (chokidhanisonipat.org).......................................................................................................... 15
Figure 5- Souvenirs Shop & Fast Food Counter, ......................................................................... 16
Figure 6- Entrance View Of Choki Dhani, .................................................................................... 16
Figure 7 - ENTRANCE WITH PARKING , .................................................................................... 16
Figure 8 Folk Dance on a ethnic style of platform & instrument used for the performance, ......... 17
Figure 9 Inner view of choki dhani, Traditional style of Jhoola & Other Children play up & down. 17
Figure 10 Milk Counter, Ethnic mud pot used. .............................................................................. 17
Figure 11- Shooting/die ................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 12- Ball shooting ............................................................................................................... 18
Figure 13- Ethnic Costume........................................................................................................... 18
Figure 14- Bell.............................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 15- Pottery ........................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 16- Machaan ..................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 17- Traditional Cooking ..................................................................................................... 18
Figure 18- Tattoos/Photography ................................................................................................... 18
Figure 19- Camel/Hourse/Tractor ride .......................................................................................... 18
Figure 20- train/jhoola Activities ................................................................................................... 18
Figure 21- the recreational activities which enjoy the visitors. ...................................................... 19
Figure 22- Percentage of Like recreational activities in ethnic village resorts. .............................. 19
Figure 23- The Percentage of recreational activities users as per gender & age. ......................... 20
Figure 24- Percentage of traditional activities, Dance, Music, Rides, recreational activities & food
like by users. ................................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 25- Criteria to enjoy the recreational Place & ACTIVITIES WITH FAMILY, GROUPS, and
VISITORS. ................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 26- The Percentage of visitors - RECREATIONAL activities with FRIENDS, GROUPS, and
COUPLE. ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 27- The percentage of like recreational activities as per income........................................ 22
Figure 28- The percentage of like recreational activities as per place of visitors........................... 22
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Figure 29- Pratapgarh Farms & Resorts, jhajjar, Haryana,Source- Google map .......................... 24
Figure 30- Burma Bridge .............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 31- Badminton................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 32- Shooting ..................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 33- Camel Ride with Ethnic Cloths .................................................................................... 25
Figure 34- Bird naming................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 35- Site layout- Pratapgarh farms & resorts.,ref-google map ............................................. 26
Figure 36- DJ Dance .................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 37- Been Dance ................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 38- Dholki Dance .............................................................................................................. 26
Figure 40- Camel Cart Ride ......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 39- Tractor Ride, (Source -www.mycity4kids.com) ............................................................ 27
Figure 41- Camel Ride ................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 42- Kushti,

(Source -www.mycity4kids.com).................................................................. 27

Figure 43- Shooting ..................................................................................................................... 27

Figure 44- Tube Well, (Source -www.mycity4kids.com) ............................................................... 27
Figure 45- Mud Bath .................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 47- Cricket, (Source -www.mycity4kids.com) .................................................................... 28
Figure 46- Trampoline jumping, (Source -www.mycity4kids.com) ................................................ 28
Figure 48- Volleyball .................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 49- Pottery, (Source -www.mycity4kids.com) .................................................................... 28
Figure 50- the recreational activities which enjoy the VISITORS. ................................................. 29
Figure 51- - Percentage of Like recreational activities in ethnic village resorts. ............................ 30
Figure 52- The Percentage of recreational activities users as per gender & age. ......................... 30
Figure 53- Criteria to enjoy the recreational Place & ACTIVITIES WITH FAMILY, GROUPS, and
VISITORS. ................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 54- Percentage of traditional activities, Dance, Music, Rides, Spots, race, recreational
activities & food like by users. ...................................................................................................... 32
Figure 55- The Percentage of visitors - activities with FRIENDS, GROUPS, and COUPLE.......... 32
Figure 56- The percentage of like recreational activities as per place of visitors. .......................... 33
Figure 57- The percentage of like recreational activities as per income........................................ 33
Figure 58- Comparative analysis of case studies. ........................................................................ 35

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CHAPTER -1
Introduction
1.1 INTRODUCTIONEthnic village is a minority group that exhibits residential differentiation within a city and a
distinctive culture characterized by dense social networks. Activities in ethnic village
resorts like-variety of cultural folk dances, live pottery, puppet show, live folk songs,
magician, Fire performer, Acrobatics, Gong, Mehdi, Bool Bhulaiya, Rides, skill,games,
tattoo making, head massage, Astrology, Ethnic costume photography, Snacks Counter,
display ethnic culture style elements etc. Chokhi Dhani Group is synonymous with
Rajasthani village themed hospitality since 1989. The pride of Rajasthan and India Chokhi
Dhani Group can easily boast itself as a great promoter and preserver of traditional
heritage hospitality of Rajasthani culture. As all the ethnic village resorts are recreational
spaces for tourist/visitors. So I want to study the ethnic village resorts how they evolves as
a recreational spaces.12

1.2 AIM
a) Study the activities in the ethnic village resorts which used as a recreational activities.
b) To study the green spaces & its activity. How the people enjoy these green spaces in
day/night time like enjoy, rest, family lunch, Photography, Games etc.
c) To study this site as an identity traditional style of Indian ethnic village.

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1.3 OBJECTIVE
a) To Study the history of ethnic village & its architecture, concept behind it. How it is much
tourism place as like as other historical building & its impact on development near around
area.
b) To study about the history, traditional style features which help to understand this place.
c) To study the role of market area, traditional culture, Social activities to create more
interesting recreational zone to attract the visitors.

1.4 SCOPEa) On the basis of study we can understand the recommendations as to create a recreational
space to encourage the tourisms.
b) Evaluation of issues involved in Social, cultural activities, & other problems near around the
ethnic village site.

1.5 LITRATURE STUDYLiterature study on ethnic village resorts, tourism site etc in context with the historical
backgrounds & its architecture style. Study on recreational Activities in ethnic village
resorts like-variety of cultural folk dances, live pottery, puppet show, live folk songs,
magician, Fire performer, Acrobatics, Gong, Mehdi, Bool Bhulaiya, Rides, skill games,
tattoo making, head massage, Astrology, Ethnic costume photography, Snakes
Counter, display ethnic culture style elements etc. Study the books, journals, and
dissertation of previous years & comparative study of it.

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1.6 METHODOLOGY-

FIGURE 1- METHODOLOGY
Collecting data over ethnic village resorts & its recreational activities, history of ethnic village.
Analysing the report, data prepare by the eminent architects, researcher. Collecting all the
document & analysis the documents. Combine the ideas & formulate a review in the form of
report.

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CHAPTER -2
Literature Review
Books

2.1 Planning for ethnic Tourism

By Assoc Prof. li yang, Prof. Gioffrey vall
AbstractIn this book major research findings are discussed & Implication for tourism planning are identified,
Also recommendation for future planning are provided. This research Analysis how ethnic tourism
has been planned & developed in particular place. Examine the socio-cultural & planning issues in
ethnic tourism. Ethnic culture is being utilised by the tourism industries as a resource for attracting
tourist & investment and for promoting cultural development and ethnic unity.

2.2 Cultural heritage tourism asia paci

Edited by- Bruce Prideaux, dallen Imorthy, Kaye Chon
AbstractIn this Book major discussion over cultural tourism. How the resorts tourism attraction within the
particular area. This is because the particular area strongly associated with the culture. Like
cultural tourism has capacity to accommodate a host of recreational activities made possible
through proposed facilities such as boat ride, lake shore, ethnic style, amusement facilities etc.
Tourism is like fire, it can cook your food or burn your house down by (Robbin Fox
UNESCO -2003).

2.3 Journals
2.3.1

The History of indigenous People & Tourism

Author-Mc Laren Deborah Ramer, Issue- 23.2(Summer 1999) Protecting indigenous

culture and land through eco-

tourism

AbstractThrough-out of history people have travelled for a number of reasons, including colonization, trade
,war, famine, disease, political persecution, & religious pilgrimages. Around the turns of 19th
century, wealthy & sometimes eccentric, Europeans travellers journeyed to view natural scenery,
mountains, & other cultures. Tourism in all forms has a great impact on Culture. Author suggest
sustainable tourism for communities. All development should be based on respect for sovereignty
& their right of each community. Some indigenous communities in north say they prefer to adopt
western style, while others are that they oppose equitable sharing of benefit.

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2.4

Cultural Representation in the Yunnan Ethnic Folk Villages:Tensions and

Contradictions
Author- Li Yang, PhD,Department of Geography,Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo,
Michigan USA, Issue-2009

AbstractEthnic tourism is increasingly recognized and studied for its economic, social and cultural
Importance. This research employs multiple methods including interviews, surveys, informal
Discussions, and observations to examine the representation of multi-ethnic cultures in a wellknown ethnic theme parks etc. Historical, political and cultural discourses influence how minority
people are represented in the attraction. It is argued that effective ethnic involvement in managing
cultural display and tourist attractions is essential for the sustainable development of ethnic
tourism. The ideal of ethnic tourism is to provide authentic or genuine cultural representations or
samples for tourists.

2.5

Article

a) A Choki Dhani at Sangam, By-Rajiv Mani, TNN, Sept 26, 2009

AbstractALLAHABAD: How about spending a holiday in the rustic environment of Purvanchal (parts of
eastern Uttar Pradesh) village which comes along with the icing of the bank of mighty rivers of
Ganga and Yamuna. The district authorities are planning to develop a mini Indian village and Shilp
Haat at the mela area of Arail, Naini. This not only be offering a mini village, depicting a typical
village of eastern UP, but this would come with the combo pack of a shilp haat. As the project is
being linked up with Kumbh Mela. The campus would also have village theme park, fun area and
shilp village.

b) Two ethnic village resorts to be set up on Yamuna expressways.

By- Isha Jain, TNN, April 21,2013

AbstractTourists on way to Taj Mahal through Yamuna Expressway will soon be able to get a taste of
Indian culture along the journey. For, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government is planning to set up at
least two resorts based on rural themes similar to Jaipur's famous Chokhi Dhani, according to
government officials. Similar to Chokhi Dhani, which showcases the rich culture of Rajasthan,
these resorts will depict the culture and village life of UP, said an official, adding foreigners living in
Delhi and nearby areas often visit Jaipur's Chokhi Dhani on weekends.

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2.6 Inferencesa) Attention to cultural representation in ethnic tourism can provide insights into the planning &
management of cultural attractions.
b) Ethnic attractions and even the interpretation of exhibitions are often left in the hands of nonethnic people who may not understand fully the displayed culture and traditions.
c)

Ethnic recreational activities- Ethnic architecture, Cultural shows, Overall experience, Ethnic
food, Park services, Tourist facilities, Educational & Information, Ethnic folk villages, Ethnic
cultural, Staged cultural Shows, Ethnic souvenirs, Visiting historical sites, Boat trips, Fishing,
rides, Photography, relaxing area, Bicycle riding, Swimming, Night life, Birding, Drumming,
Tasting local cuisine, clothing of ethnic style. As all these attract the tourists.3

d)

From history of tourism cultural or ethnic tourism always a focal point for the tourist.

e)

The socio-cultural & planning issues in ethnic tourism also need to understand the sites
which is design for particular ethnic style & its history to influence its culture.

f)

Study of economic, social and cultural Importance of particular area for its tourism
investment.

g)

The ideal of ethnic tourism is to provide authentic or genuine cultural representations or

samples for tourists. As per Indian cultural there is a various cultural change as per states like
Kerala ,Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kolkata, etc. now government want to use these culture for
the tourist as a part of tourisms for example Yamuna express ways 2 ethnic village resorts
proposal, ethnic village at Sangam, Allahabad, UP. A survey of ethnic village resorts tourism is
most demanding in India as per Indian tourism survey. 4

h)

Ethnic village resort one of the most recreation activity centre in India & also a point of
tourism.

An assessment of theme park development in China. In A .Lew, L.Yu, J. Ap & G.Zhang (Eds.)
Tourism in China: Geographic, political, and economic Perspectives (Ap, J. (2003).
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Binghampton: Haworth Craik, J. (2001). Cultural tourism. In N. Douglas, N. Douglas, & R. Derrett
(Eds.), Special interest tourism: Context and cases (pp. 114-136). New York: John Wiley & Sons
Australia. (195-214).
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CHAPTER 3
Recreation & Recreational Activities
3.1

Introduction-

a) Recreation is an amusement or an activity a person takes part in for pleasure or relaxation

rather than as work. Or Recreation has been describe as time, Activity or experience apart
from obligations such as work or family.5

b) Recreation & Leisure have multiple meanings based on individual perceptions. For example
like Watching TV, Attending Opera, Downloading Music, Write a book. Today consider a
major force in our national & local economics.it is responsible for million jobs in such varied
fields as government, travels & tourism, Popular entertainment & the arts, health, fitness
programs, hobbies& spectators sports. Beyond the value as a form of sociability, recreation
also provides major personal benefits in terms of meeting physical, emotional, philosophical
& other importance Health related need of participants.6 7

3.2
i.

Recreation in ancient civilization

Ancient EgyptThe Egyptian culture was rich.it achieved an advanced knowledge of astronomy,
architecture, engineering, agriculture & construction. The ancient Egyptian led a colourful &
pleasant life. It said that their energies were directed to the art of living & art of dying. They
engaged in many sports as a part of education & recreation, including wrestling, gymnastic,
exercises, lifting & swinging weight, bull fighting & ball games. The Music, drama, Dance
were form of religious worship as well as social entertainment.8

ii.

Ancient Assyria & BabyloniaThese kingdom were in the power for approx. 26 countries about 2900 BC. Ancient Assyria
& Babylonia had many popular recreational activities such as boxing, wrestling, archery &
variety of table games. Additional activities like watching dancing, music listening &
hunting. As early as 9th century Park were established as site for royal hunting parties, they
also provided setting for feasts, assemblies, royal gathering.

www.outdoorfoundation.org

Approaches to measuring cultural diversity in recreation- chieh-lu li, jamesd.absher, yi-chung hsu

Recreation & leisure in modern Society- Jones & Bartlett publisher

Approaches to measuring cultural diversity in recreation

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iii.

Ancient Greece-(500-400BC)In the ancient Greece the humankind reached a new peak of philosophical & cultural
development. The Athenians took great interest in the arts, in learning & athletics. Greek
Philosophy of recreation & leisure- The Athenians philosophy believed strongly in the unity
of mind & body& in the strong relationship of all forms of human qualities & skills. They felt
that play activities were essential to the healthy physical & social growth of children.9

iv.

Recreation in Modern Society

Growing generation of young people, recreation &leisure have taken on new meaning of
adventure, risk, excitements & fulfilment. Now the recreation is an essential part of human
life and finds many different forms which are shaped naturally by individual. Recreational
activities can be communal or solitary, active or passive, outdoors or indoors, healthy or
harmful, and useful for society or detrimental. A list of typical activities could be almost
endless including most human activities, a few examples being reading, playing or listening
to music, watching movies or TV, gardening, hunting, hobbies, sports, studies, and travel.
Now the idea of recreation includes internet games, downloading & sharing music, instant
chatting etc.10

v.

Type of Recreational Activities

Type Of recreational Activities

s.no. Physical Activities
1 Minor Sports
2 Groups Game
3 Camping
4 Outing
5
6
7
8
9

Social Activities

Cultural Activities Intellectual activities

Social dance
Folk Music
Parties
Social Progarms

Arts & Craft

Cultural Songs
Cultural Dance
Music

TABLE 1 TYPE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES,

Song
Poetry
Short Story
Writing
Painting
Internet Games
Puggles
Indoor Games
Race

REF- APPROACHES TO MEASURING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

IN RECREATION

www.outdoorfoundation.org

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Approaches to measuring cultural diversity in recreation- chieh-lu li, jamesd.absher, yi-chung

hsu, Bruce C. Daniels (1995). Puritans at Play. Leisure and Recreation in Colonial New England.
St. Martin's Press, New York
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vi.

Type of Recreational Activities- Outdoor & indoor

Type Of recreational Activities

s.no. Outdoor Activities
Fishing (Fresh), Fishing (Salt),
1 Fishing (Fly)
Bicycling (Road), Bicycling
2 (Mountain)
3 Wildlife Viewing
4 Running/Jogging
5 Camping

Indoor Activities
Indoor Exercise
GYM Exercise
Home Gym Exercise
Other Exercise to Music
Pilates Training

Hunting, Hunting (Shotgun),

Rowing Machine
Hunting (Handgun), Hunting (Bow)

6
7 Bird watching
8 Skateboarding
9 Trail Running

Kayaking (Recreational), Kayaking

(Sea), Kayaking (White Water)

10
11 Climbing (Sport)
12 Rafting
13 Adventure Racing
14 Stand Up Paddling
15
Cultural activities- dance, drama,
music, singing, Pottery,wall
16 Painting, etc.
TABLE 2 TYPE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES,

Stair Climbing Machine

Cycling
Stretching

Swimming (Fitness/Competition)
Treadmill
Walking for Fitness
Weight/Resistance Machines
Yoga
Indoor sports
Cultural activities- dance, drama,
music, singing, handicraft, etc.
REF- APPROACHES TO MEASURING CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN

RECREATION

vii.

Sportsi.

Sports outdoor/indoor

ii.

Traditional indian village games & Sports-hide & find, Kushti, jump, lattu etc.

iii.

Athletics

iv.

Race

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viii.

ix.

Other Activitiesi.

Archery, Badminton, Billiards/Pool

ii.

Bowling

iii.

Boxing, (for Competition) ,(for Fitness)

iv.

Tennis, Darts, Golf

v.

Gymnastics, Horseback Riding

vi.

Martial Arts (for Competition), Martial Arts (for Fitness)

vii.

Roller Hockey, Roller Skating (2x2 Wheels)

viii.

Shooting (Trap/Skeet)

ix.

Walking for Fitness, Water Skiing

x.

Horse, Camel riding

xi.

Traditional games

Recreational Activities for age group

Type Of recreational Activities for Age Group

s.no.

children & young

1
2
3

4
5

Ride- Road,
Mountain and
Biking
Running, Jogging
and Trail Running
Car, Backyard
and RV Camping
Freshwater,
Saltwater and Fly
Fishing
Hiking

Senior Citizens
Library- Magazines, newspaper,
religious books.
Indoor Games-Carom Board,
Ludo, Playing Cards etc.
TV, CD player, Radio.
Yoga, Meditation

TABLE 3- TYPE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR AGE GROUP,

REF- APPROACHES TO MEASURING
CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN RECREATION, WWW.OUTDOORFOUNDATION.ORG

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x.

Recreational Activities by gender

Type Of recreational Activities- By Gender

s.no. Male Activities
Female Activities
1 Riding
Walking
2 Fishing
Swimming
3 Traditional Games
Bicycling
4 Body building
Camping
5 Golf
Horseback,
6 Sports/Athletics
Handicrafts
7 Boat Ride
Reading
8 Team Sports
Board Games
Dancing, Singing,
Exercise oriented
music, Cultural
9
Activities
10 Gardening
Gardening
TABLE 4 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BY GENDER,

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REF-WWW.OUTDOORFOUNDATION.ORG

Purpose of recreational Activities11

I.

The purpose of recreational activities is to obtain a sense of well-being

II.

Increase self-esteem

III.

Obtain pleasure

IV.

Express creativity

V.

Learn new things, and get personal fulfilment and a sense of control

VI.

Promote physical & mental fitness

VII.

Encourage socializing

VIII.

Obtain spiritual fulfilment.

Recreation & leisure in modern Society, Jones & Bartlett publisher

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CHAPTER 4
Ethnic Village & Resorts
4.1 Introduction1. Ethnic Village is an opportunity for fairgoers to experience many cultural groups as they
showcase the traditions of their countries as well as make available a wide variety of food
with an international flair.
2. Resorts-a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is
frequented for a particular purpose. Or a resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation,
attracting visitors for vacations and/or tourism. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes
commercial establishment operated by a single company

4.2 Ethnic Village resorts

Ethnic Village resorts is an opportunity for person to experiences culture, local social
style, traditions of country, with the resorts facilities. It is the beginning to bring the culture,
traditional folk music and dance to today's not only to children but for everyone, a indication
of rich cultural heritage. The ideal of ethnic tourism is to provide authentic or genuine
cultural representations. The ethnic village culture is being utilised by the tourism industries
as a source for attracting tourist & investment and for promoting cultural development &
ethnic unity. Ethnic village resorts tourism is used by many governments for economic and
cultural Development. It also assists ethnic minorities in showcasing their culture and
reviving their traditions. However, while ethnic tourism has the potential to bring economic
and social benefits, it can also adversely impact the culture and sense of identity of ethnic
groups.12

4.3 Ethnic Village resorts recreational activities

i.

Ethnic architecture ,Cultural shows

ii.

Fire dance, pot dance, traditional instrument music & dance.

iii.

Ethnic food- Dry food, dinner.

iv.

Park services- children play area, female play activities-jhoolas, bell , water Well.

v.

Tourist facilities- Like various traditional Dance, puppet show, kathputli dance , shooting,
balling, traditional Costume , Photography, tattoos on traditional style.

vi.

Educational & Information- Traditional Art Display, exhibition of traditional sculpture,

pottery, vehicles, techniques. House, way of learning.

vii.

Ethnic folk villages- over all display of ethnic village. Traditional art of decoration, house
forms with traditional material.

viii.

Ethnic cultural- way of living, language, cultural events-dance, drama, music, pottery items.
12

ethnic tourism and cultural representation

li yang, western michigan university, usa

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ix.

Ethnic souvenirs- various items pot, decorative musical instruments, costume, Sculptures,
paintings, various styles of art display souvenirs.

x.

Visiting historical sites- Traditional historical site

xi.

Boat trips, Fishing, Rides-Camel, Horse ride.

xii.

Photography-Traditional Costume, Items.

xiii.

Relaxing area, Green Areas, Sit out, Pathways.

xiv.

Bicycle riding, Swimming, Night life, Birding, Drumming

4.4 Ethnic Village resorts For Modern Society

As modern society become more interested in close contact with locals and experiencing authentic
culture, images of ethnic peoples are increasingly used to attract tourists to cultural attraction
settings such as heritage sites, museums, galleries, folk villages, cultural theme parks, performing
arts venues, and festivals.as per demand of modern society India is having full of heritage culture,
different tradition, music, dance, other cultural activities. As per Indian cultural there is a various
cultural change as per states like Kerala, Rajasthan, Kolkata, UK, etc. The Indian government also
want to use these culture for the tourist as a part of recreation. A survey of ethnic village resorts
tourism is most demanding in India as per Indian tourism survey.13

4.5 Ethnic recreational activities in the SocietyAt one time, recreation was largely family based in Indian villages. Elders would organise social
gathering among themselves in each others homes. Children would organise their own
recreations among themselves or together with other children. Often parents and children would
join together in the same recreational activities. The effect of this on the cohesion of the family was
considerable. Recreation is now increasingly organized outside the family. Modern recreation is
not designed for family - wide participation. Whether in the form of movies, sports events, plays,
cricket, Kabaddi, Tennies, dinner parties or Yakshagana, it is designed for the couple or
individual participation.14

13

Recreation & leisure in modern Society, Jones & Bartlett publisher

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Cultural Diversity in Recreation
Chieh-Lu Li,1 James D. Absher,2 Yi-Chung Hsu,3 and Alan R. Graefe4
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CHAPTER -5
CASE STUDY-CHOKI DHANI ETHNIC VILLAGE & RESORTS, SONIPAT, HARYANA

FIGURE 2 CHOKI DHANI ETHNIC VILLAGE,

REF- CHOKI DHANI SITE

5.1 INTRODUCTION1. Chokhi Dhani village & resorts, Sonipat is a unique entertainment concept, set in ethnic
Rajasthani village theme. Be it dining or fun & live entertainment, Chokhi Dhani is just the right
place for a great evening in Rajasthani style.
2. A masterpiece of art and design spread over 12.5 acres of land, it is a one-stop destination for
fun, food and entertainment. Chokhi Dhani village brings to life, a colorful Rajasthani heritage
that leaves you awestruck with all the attractions and elements of ethnic culture and tradition.
Starting from the welcome tilak that reminds of "PADHARO MAHRE DES" hospitality of
Rajasthan, the mandir, village bazaar, folk entertainment, animal rides for children, bioscope,
village style photo studio, jyotish, mehendi, games zone, open lawns to relax and bond with
each other, you'll relish every moment of this wonderful village theme entertainment
concept.
3. The live dance and music will be appealing for the young and old to join and shake a leg too!
The splendid evening of a rajasthani cultural experience ends at the village theme restaurant,
Sangri, which serves authentic rajasthani vegetarian cuisine fit for royals. Guests not only
enjoy this village theme restaurant, Rajasthani Food, but also the way it is served on leaf
platter - traditional rajasthani style.15

5.2 LOCATIONChokhi Dhani Sonipat - A place of village culture, 64th Milestone, NH-1,Ganaur, Sonipat, Haryana
- 131 101, INDIA. The Distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi to choki dhani
sonipath is 76.2 kms. The distance from Panipat is 32 kms.

15

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5.3 LOCATION MAP

To Panipat

To Delhi
FIGURE 3- LOCATION MAP CHOKI DHANI

REF-WWW.CHOKHIDHANISONIPAT.COM

5.4 HISTORY
Chokhi Dhani Village has been the mirror of Rajasthani culture since 1989. Started as part of
ambiance for a restaurant, over the years it has evolved as a tasteful and authentic symbol of
ethnic village life of this most colorful state in the country. Today, the name of Chokhi Dhani is
synonymous with Rajasthani culture throughout the country.16

FIGURE 4- SITE LAYOUT,CHOKI DHANI

16

REF- WWW.CHOKHIDHANISONIPAT.COM

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5.5 AIM OF CHOKI DHANI VILLAGE RESORTSi.

To provide the fun & entertainment facilities away from the urban polluted life in
Rajasthani culture.

ii.

To provide a museum of handicrafts, Ethnic Indian village culture. Which aims to

restore extinct arts, Culture and crafts of Rajasthan.

iii.

To create a place where tourists can enjoy ethnic food of Rajasthan.17

5.6 CHOKI DHANI ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Spread over 12.5 acres of beautifully landscaped area for a rustic look, it is dotted with
machans & platforms where different folk artists perform concurrently. A village fair is created
every evening as an ongoing celebration of the rich & vibrant cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

FIGURE 6- ENTRANCE VIEW OF

CHOKI DHANI,
i.

Figure 7 - ENTRANCE WITH

PARKING ,

Figure 5- Souvenirs Shop &

Fast Food Counter,

The display of traditional huts and workmanship will take you back to the times when
splendour was unpretentious.

ii.

Experience the rich warmth and rustic charm of a typical Rajasthani Village at Chokhi
Dhani Sonipat where the festivities never end here.

iii.

Live dance and music performance all through the evenings is one of the major attractions
at Chokhi Dhani Village.

iv.

The exposure that the local folk artistes have received has revived many of the arts and
crafts that were getting all but forgotten in these modern times. Few visitors can resist the
temptation to join the artistes and dance with the music.18

v.

The magic show, the puppet show, acrobatics on a bamboo without the protection of a
safety net beneath, the astrologer, the fortune teller parrot all make the visitors spellbound.

17

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vi.

The artificial forest with roar sounds of animals and tribes, boating, horse riding, camel
riding, elephant riding and much more are here to rejuvenate you and your family.

vii.

The Chokhi Dhani Village also has a photo studio with traditional look, a national art and
craft market, a museum and many more places showing rajasthani village culture, villagers'
lifestyle with a dining hall, renowned for the mouth-watering and typical Rajasthani food.

5.7 CHOKI DHANI ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS RECREATION ACTIVITIES FOR

VISITORS.
I.

The center for trade and industries. The Chokhi Dhani Village, promoters of rajasthani
theme entertainment concept, offer a unique venue for corporate functions and
entertainment. This village theme entertainment takes you to a voyage through Rajasthan's
cultural hamlet in the days of abundance and The traditional welcome tilak, unlimited
snacks, bhopa bhopi, ghoomar, live music, variety of rides, jyotish, fun zone, sumptuous
vegetarian rajasthani cuisine and more.19

Figure 10 Milk
Counter, Ethnic mud
pot used.

Figure 9 Inner view of choki

dhani, Traditional style of
Jhoola & Other Children play
up & down.

FIGURE 8 FOLK DANCE ON A

ETHNIC STYLE OF PLATFORM
& INSTRUMENT USED FOR
THE PERFORMANCE,

5.8 OBSERVATION
1. The Chokhi Dhani ethnic resort which comprises of many huts has all supplementary
facilities.
2. The circulation spaces, green or open spaces, relaxing areas, entertainment zones, folk music
& dance thus giving a variety to the visual experience.
3. Certain sections of the village complex appear as open-air picture Galleries, museum, and
culture, traditional Indian village theme suggesting a lot to observe and study.
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Figure 18FIGURE 19FIGURE 16FIGURE 17CAMEL/HOURSE/TRACTO Tattoos/Photograph TRADITIONAL COOKING MACHAAN

R RIDE
y

Figure 20train/jhoola
Activities

Figure 15- Pottery

Figure 14- Bell

Figure 13- Ethnic

Costume

FIGURE 11SHOOTING/DIE

FIGURE 12- BALL

SHOOTING

5.9 ELEMENTS ENHANCING THE THEME

CHOKHI DHANI RESORT
1. Chakki
2. Hall-Dining,Performance,Traditional Music.
3. Pottery
4. Well
5. Platforms
6. Bhool Bhulaiya
7. Ethnic Clothing & Photography
8. Ethnic Style of bell & Drum For Notice & Information
9. Kathputali Dance, Pot Dance, Fire Dance.
10. All Traditional Rides- Elephant, Hourse, Chamel, & Tractor & Tanga.
11. Shooting traditional Style.

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Criteria to Enjoy the Place

Activities/Function

Female

Male

Children

Senior
Citizens

S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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14
15
16
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18
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21
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31
32

Rajasthani food
traditional welcome tilak
green lawns
tree top houses
Horse rides
Camel Ride
Tractor Ride
Train
Jhoola
games zone-Shooting
Balling
Photography
Tattoos Print
live music
Dance
Kathputali Dance
Ethnic Style clothing
Pottery
Bell
Water Well
Traditional Cooking
Bhool Bhulaiya
Childrens Play slide,Up& down
Fire Dance
Pot Dance
Been Dance
Cultural Dance
Jyotish
temple
Sitting Area
Souvenirs Shop

Yes
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FIGURE 21- THE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ENJOY THE VISITORS.

ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS

20%
80%

LIKE

NOT LIKE

FIGURE 22- PERCENTAGE OF LIKE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS.

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Figure 23- The Percentage of recreational activities users as per gender & age.

FIGURE 24- PERCENTAGE OF TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES, DANCE, MUSIC, RIDES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & FOOD LIKE BY
USERS.

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Criteria to Enjoy the Place
Activities/Function
S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Family

Low Income
Rajasthani food
Yes
traditional welcome tilak Yes
green lawns
Yes
tree top houses
Yes
Horse rides
Yes
Camel Ride
Yes
Tractor Ride
Train
Yes
Jhoola
Yes
games zone-Shooting Yes
Balling
Yes
Photography
Yes
Tattoos Print
live music
Yes
Dance
Yes
Kathputali Dance
Yes
Ethnic Style clothing
Yes
Pottery
Yes
Bell
Yes
Water Well
Yes

21 Traditional Cooking
22 Bhool Bhulaiya
Childrens Play 23 slide,Up& down
24 Fire Dance
25 Pot Dance
26 Been Dance
27 Cultural Dance
28 Jyotish
29 temple
30 Sitting Area
31 Souvenirs Shop
32

Groups/
Friends College Couples

Visitors
Business Class
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Villege
Yes
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Cities
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FIGURE 25- CRITERIA TO ENJOY THE RECREATIONAL PLACE & ACTIVITIES WITH FAMILY, GROUPS, AND VISITORS.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
90%
90%
85%
80%
75%

80%

80%

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
FIGURE 26- THE PERCENTAGE OF VISITORS - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH FRIENDS, GROUPS, AND COUPLE.

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
100%
98%

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88%
86%

LOW INCOME
LOW INCOME

BUSINESS CLASS
BUSINESS CLASS

FIGURE 27- THE PERCENTAGE OF LIKE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS PER INCOME.

ETHNIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

93%

100%

80%
60%

60%

40%
20%

0%
VILLEGE
VILLEGE

METRO-CITIES
METRO-CITIES

FIGURE 28- THE PERCENTAGE OF LIKE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS PER PLACE OF VISITORS.

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5.10

INFERENCES-

The choki Dhani ethnic village & resorts is a mix of traditional folk entertainment, Rajasthani food
and ethnic village life environment. The variety of Culture, Food,Dance, Music, traditional activities
of Indian village, it is used as a recreation for metropolitan cities people & other cultures people.
Some of the observation related to recreational activities in choki dhani ethnic village resorts.20
1. The assortment of traditional Indian village look used in the ethnic village resorts ambience
by virtue of it attracts the visitors to come. The recreational activities spaces like platforms,
huts, machan, dining hall interior looks interesting to the visitors & also it gives a sense of
individuality & belongingness to the visitors.
2. The recreational areas are well segregated as the Activity type, Dance, Music. The
performing activities runs parallel so most of the visitors can enjoy without waiting.
3. The zones divided as per recreational activities & its environment demands like temple,
jyotish, relaxing areas, bhool bhulaiya, ride area, jhoola, dance area, music, shooting,
Pottery.
4. The lightning of activity area is insufficient as per activity. Some of the activities not seen
properly.
5. Relaxing areas are very less & not proper placed .the senior citizens cant enjoy the
recreational activities properly without relaxing areas, Proper lighting & Pathways to
connect one to another activity.
6. Some of the dance activities music sound mixed with the near activities, which distract &
unpleasant for visitors.

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CHAPTER -6
CASE STUDY- PRATAPGARH FARMS & RESORTS, JHAJJAR,
HARYANA
6.1 INTRODUCTIONPratapgarh farm is quite little settlement a small charming holiday village - a unique location set in
the backdrop of lush green fields and whispering winds. Its serene pond, jumping sprinklers, lively
cattle barns full of goats, sheep, cows, buffaloes, horses, ethnic huts provide a real rural backdrop
to outing. A traditional welcome awaits followed by fresh Lassy and Shikanji. A luxurious breakfast
of Paranthas with makhan and Dahi at ethnic dining hall sets the mood for the day. Pratapgarh
farms Jhajjar, is the best getaway for city people who would want to leave behind all their city
luxuries, to experience the true essence of our country.21

6.2 LOCATIONPratapgarh farms & resorts in Jhajjar District which is the immediate neighbouring district of Delhi
in its North and West. The District headquarter is connected by different highways from Delhi and
Gurgaon. Pratapgarh farms is located barely 4 kms from centre of the Jhajjar Town.22

FIGURE 29- PRATAPGARH FARMS & RESORTS, JHAJJAR, HARYANA,

SOURCE- GOOGLE MAP

Village Talao, Pataudi Road, District -Jhajjar, Jhajjar 124103, India

21

http://justpicnics.in/pratapgarh/

22

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6.3 AIM OF PRATAPGARH FARMS & RESORTS1. Pratapgarh Farms & resorts Concept always imagine that living in a rural setting would help
us understand the origin of our country better and make us feel closer to our roots.
2. The mirror image of an Indian village, Pratapgarh farms Jhajjar is a botanical garden, wherein
guests are involved to perform activities of a villager like gardening, farming and peripheral
dairy activities.
3. The experience is a good learning activity for children, who have only read about these things
in books.
4. From pottery to arrangement to play local rural games: gulee-danda, pethoo, lattoo, tug of
war etc. makes everyone forget their tough lives in the city. The children and the men in the
family can enjoy these games, the ladies can indulge in some rural spa rituals like head
massage, mud baths, rural facials.
5. One can enjoy delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes of Haryana, Rajasthan and
Punjab, making one realize that Indian food is absolutely way above Italian, French, Mexican
or fast food cuisine.23

6.4 THE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT PRATAPGARH FARMS & RESORTSExperience a superb holiday with the family, friends, Group. Pratapgarh Farms & resorts is a place
of fun and food, music dance, live entertainment, natural beauty care, games, sports, adventure
activities for full day. There is something in it for everyone Male, Female and Children.

FIGURE 34- BIRD

NAMING

FIGURE 33- CAMEL

RIDE WITH ETHNIC
CLOTHS

FIGURE 32SHOOTING

FIGURE 315.5
BADMINTON

Figure 30Burma Bridge

Fun, entertainment and adventure are close at hand Burma Bridge, Mud bath, tube well bath
.Horse ride, camel ride, cart rides, tractor ride, archery, shooting, gulel shooting, dart shooting
Rural Games Pithoo, Gilli Danda, Kanche goli, Lattoo, Kite flying, Tug of war, Khusti, Kabbadi, sports - Cricket, Soccer, Volleyball, table tennis, Croquet, Carom and Badminton organized
games - Tambola, Musical Chairs. Domestic rural activates. Panihari Chaal (balancing water
pails), Mud lep and frescoes, matka painting, rural kitchen cooking, pounding grain, grinding atta,
making ghee and butter milk.24

23

www.pratapgarhfarms.com,

24

http://justpicnics.in/pratapgarh
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Open area
activities

Ethnic village
activities

FIGURE 35- SITE LAYOUT- PRATAPGARH FARMS & RESORTS.

REF-GOOGLE MAP

6.5 MUSIC, CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIESMusic and Cultural Activities DJ Music, Been and Dholki Dance.

Figure
5.7 38- Dholki
Dance

Figure 37- Been

Dance

Figure 36- DJ Dance

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Figure 41- Camel

Ride

Figure 39- Camel Cart Ride

Source -www.mycity4kids.com

Figure 40- Tractor Ride,

Source www.mycity4kids.com

ex- Camel ride, Camel cart ride, Bullock cart ride, Tractor ride.

FIGURE 43- SHOOTING

i.

Figure 42- Kushti, Source www.mycity4kids.com

Ethnic Games - Gilli Danda, Pithoo, Lattoo, Kanche goli, Archery, Gulel (sling shot), Dart
shooting, Air gun shooting, Kushti, Kabbadi, Kite flying, Tug of war.25

Figure 45- Mud Bath

25

Figure 44- Tube Well, Source

-www.mycity4kids.com

http://justpicnics.in/pratapgarh, www.pratapgarhfarms.com, www.mycity4kids.com,

www.tripadvisor.in
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ii.

Sports - Cricket, Soccer, Volleyball and Badminton, Croquet, Trampoline jumping

iii.

Indoor Games- Table Tennis, Carrom, Chess, Ludo and Snakes and ladders.

Figure 48Volleyball

iv.

Figure 46- Cricket, Source www.mycity4kids.com

Figure 47- Trampoline

jumping, Source www.mycity4kids.com

Relaxation activities- Mehndi (henna application), mud and gulabari packs, head
massage, mud bath and tube well bath.

v.

Organized Games- Sack race, spoon race, lemon race, musical chairs, Tambola (for
tambola, we provide equipment and space and your group can play by yourself).

vi.

Rural Domestic activities- Rural Kitchen participate with rural women and menfolk in
their colourful attires cooking on hearth, pounding grain, grinding grains, making ghee
and butter millk, Panihari Chaal (balancing water pails).

vii.

Rural Creative Activities- Pottery, mud lep (applying mud paste to houses) and painting
frescoes on mud walls, matka painting.

Figure 49- Pottery, Source -www.mycity4kids.com

viii.

Agriculture and Dairy Activities- Tending goats, cows, buffaloes and goats, ploughing,
sowing, reaping, winnowing.

ix.

Visit to Farm Dairy farm, Poultry farm, Biogas plant, Vermi-composting plant, Herb
Garden, Nakshatra Vatika, Navgriha Vatika, Triphla Kunj, Panchvati,26

26

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Criteria to Enjoy the Place

S.No.
1 Food
2 green lawns
3 Horse rides
4 Camel Ride
5 cart rides
6 Tractor Ride
7 Jhoola
8 games zone-Shooting
9 Balling
10 Photography
11 music
12 Dance
13 Pottery
14 Tube Well Bath
15 Traditional Cooking
Childrens Play 16 slide,Up& down
17 DJ Dance
18 Cultural Dance
19 Sitting Area
20 Bird naming
21 Badminton
22 Cricket
23 Kushti
24 Mud Bath
25 Burma Bridge
26 gulel shooting
27 dart shooting
28 Gilli Danda
29 Kanche goli
30 Lattoo
31 Kite flying
32 Kabbadi
33 Volleyball
34 table tennis
35 Carom
36 matka painting
37 rural kitchen cooking
38 making ghee
39 Dholki Dance
40 Trampoline jumping
41 Tending goats
42 Sack race
43 spoon race
44 lemon race
45 musical chairs
46 Mehndi
47 head massage
48 Ludo

Female

Male

Activities/Function
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Children

Senior
Citizens

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yes
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ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS

20%

80%

LIKE

NOT LIKE

FIGURE 51- - PERCENTAGE OF LIKE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN ETHNIC VILLAGE RESORTS.

FIGURE 52- THE PERCENTAGE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES USERS AS PER GENDER & AGE.

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Criteria to Enjoy the Place
Activities/Function
S.No.
1 Food
2 green lawns
3 Horse rides
4 Camel Ride
5 cart rides
6 Tractor Ride
7 Jhoola
8 games zone-Shooting
9 Balling
10 Photography
11 music
12 Dance
13 Pottery
14 Tube Well Bath
15 Traditional Cooking
Childrens Play 16 slide,Up& down
17 DJ Dance
18 Cultural Dance
19 Sitting Area
20 Bird naming
21 Badminton
22 Cricket
23 Kushti
24 Mud Bath
25 Burma Bridge
26 gulel shooting
27 dart shooting
28 Gilli Danda
29 Kanche goli
30 Lattoo
31 Kite flying
32 Kabbadi
33 Volleyball
34 table tennis
35 Carom
36 matka painting
37 rural kitchen cooking
38 making ghee
39 Dholki Dance
40 Trampoline jumping
41 Tending goats
42 Sack race
43 spoon race
44 lemon race
45 musical chairs
46 Mehndi
47 head massage
48 Ludo
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Family
Low Income
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Visitors

Friends

Villege Cities
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Business Class
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FIGURE 53- - CRITERIA TO ENJOY THE RECREATIONAL PLACE & ACTIVITIES WITH FAMILY,
GROUPS, AND VISITORS.

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FIGURE 54- PERCENTAGE OF TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES, DANCE, MUSIC, RIDES, SPOTS, RACE,
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & FOOD LIKE BY USERS.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

92%
90%

90%

88%

86%

86%
84%
82%
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76%
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FRIENDS
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GROUP/SCHOOL
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COUPLES
COUPLES

FIGURE 55- THE PERCENTAGE OF VISITORS - ACTIVITIES WITH FRIENDS, GROUPS, AND COUPLE.

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FIGURE 56- THE PERCENTAGE OF LIKE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS PER PLACE OF VISITORS.

FIGURE 57- THE PERCENTAGE OF LIKE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS PER INCOME.

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6.6 INFERENCESThe Pratapgarh farms& resorts is a mix of traditional folk entertainment, recreational sports
activities, traditional Indian village activities, food and ethnic village life environment. The variety of
Indian Culture, sports.Food, Dance, Music, traditional activities & games of Indian village, it is
used as a recreation for metropolitan cities people, childrens to learn and enjoy the traditional
indian village activities & its culture & other cultures people. Some of the observation related to
recreational activities in Pratapgarh ethnic village resorts.27
1. The variety of traditional Indian village look used in the ethnic village resorts ambience by
which it attracts the visitors. The recreational spaces like dining hall interior in haveli style,
the traditional Indian village activities like Indian kitchen, camel ride, camel cart ride, looks
interesting to the visitors & also it gives a sense of individuality & belongingness to the
visitors.
2. The recreational activities in the pratapgarh farms & resorts are much related to childrens,
Play, perform or task based, so the groups of visitors like school childrens enjoy the
activities.
3. The Indian traditional village activities & sports, is majorly used in the pratapgarh farms &
resorts. Most of the visitors like to come for the Indian village activities & games.
4. The zones not divided as per recreational activities & its environment demands like Dj
Dance & relaxing area in the same place so it create a unappealing effect.
5. Relaxing areas are very less & not proper placed .the senior citizens cant enjoy the
recreational activities properly without relaxing areas, Proper Pathways to connect one to
another activity. As per recreational activity time 4-5 hour everybody needs to take rest &
relaxing as a part of recreation.
6. Some of the dance activities music sound mixed with the near activities, which distract &
unpleasant for visitors.
7. The recreational areas are not well segregated as the Activity type, Dance, Music. The
performing activities runs parallel so most of the visitors can enjoy without waiting.
8. The variety of food is limited. Many visitors needs choice in dishes so they can enjoy the
food.
9. At a time of school childrens tours it looks over crowded & also unmanaged. By which the
family visitors affected to enjoy the activities.28

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CHAPTER -7
Comparative Study

COMPARISON BETWEEN CASE STUDIES

s.no Choki Dhani Ethnic village resorts
1 Introduction-The choki Dhani ethnic village &
resorts is a mix of traditional folk
entertainment, Rajasthani food and ethnic
village life environment. The variety of Culture,
Food,Dance, Music, traditional activities of
Indian village

Pratapgarh Farms& resorts

Introduction-The Pratapgarh farms& resorts is a mix of
traditional folk entertainment, recreational sports activities,
traditional Indian village activities & Games , food and
ethnic village life environment.

2 Location- Pratapgarh Farms &

Location-Chokhi Dhani Sonipat - A place of village
Resorts,Village Talao, Pataudi Road, District - culture, 64th Milestone, NH-1
Jhajjar, Haryana, India
Ganaur, Sonipat, Haryana - 131 101, INDIA
3 Culture- Ethnic village ,Rajasthani Culture &
Rajasthani food style

Culture- Ethnic village ,Haryana Culture & haryana

traditional food style

4 The variety of traditional Indian village look

used in the choki dhani ethnic village resorts
ambience

The variety of traditional Indian village look used in the

pratapgarh farms & resorts ambience

5 Recreational activity types- Traditional

Indian Village activities- Pottery,Tractor
ride,Well,Ethnic Clothing,Kitchen,ShootingGun,Ball. Ride-Camel,Horse.,Bhool
bhulaiya,Jhoola,Machan,temple
,Jyotish,Dance-folk,Pot,Fire,Been. Relexing
areas,kathputali dance, train, Photography &
tattoos.

Recreational activity types- Sports -indoor & outdoor

activities & Traditional Indian Village activitiesPottery,Tractor ride,Ethnic Clothing,Kitchen,ShootingGun,Ball, Gilol, Ride-Camel,Horse,cart,Jhoola,,Dancefolk,Been,DJ,Dholki. Relexing areas,Tube well Bath,Mud
bath, latoo,kite,wall& pot painting,rece,head massage,
mehdi, gilli Danda.etc

6 Major Recreational activities used in choki Major Recreational activities used in Pratapgarh
Dani- Traditional rajasthani & Indian village
Farm& Resorts- Traditional Indian village culture
culture activities.
activities.& Sports Activities.

7 Food- Rajasthani Style of food with various

dishes. Dinner only.

Food- Haryana Traditional Style of food with Limited

veriety of dishes. breakfast & lunch

8 Type of visitor's to come for recreation in

majority- the visitor's with
family,Groups,Friends & Couples.

Type of visitor's to come for recreation in majoritySchool Childrens, College Groups, family,Friends &
Couples.

9 Time Period- Evening 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm

Time Period- Morning9.30 am to 5.00 pm

10 Probleums- Lightning of recreational activitiy

spaces is insufficient, Pathways & circulation
Sapaces,green spaces, relexing areas not
provided as per need.family People enjoy &
much comfoortable with the traditional village
activities like dance, music, pottery,
photography, ethnic,clothing, rides, etc. all the
activites runs parallel so the chances of over
croeded is reduse & Also waiting time for
activities.

Probleums- Recreational activities some time over

crowded when the school childrens used,looks
unpleasant , relexing areas not provided as per need.
Verity of Food is limited,Wating time too much for
activities.Family People feels uncomfortable with the
outdoor activities by the over crowded & Contineously
high volume of DJ Sounds.

FIGURE 58- COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES.

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7.1 InferencesThe choki dhani ethnic village resorts & Pratapgarh farms& resorts both is a mix of traditional folk
entertainment, traditional Indian village activities& games, food and ethnic village life environment.
Some of the observation related to recreational activities in Pratapgarh resorts & choki dhani
ethnic village resorts comparative study.
1. The traditional Indian village look used in the ethnic village style of resorts to create an
ethnic environment. The culture of Indian village & its traditional activities & games which
attracts the visitors.
2. The recreational activities in the pratapgarh farms & resorts are much related to childrens,
Play, perform or task based, but in the choki dhani The traditional rajasthani culture
activities which attract the all age group people & enjoy the activities like folk dance, music,
kathputli dance, ethnic clothing, bhool bhulaiya, machan, etc. aal these activities can be
used in ethnic village resorts as a recreational activities.
3. The Indian traditional village activities & games, is majorly used in the Pratapgarh farms &
resorts. Most of the visitors like to come for the Indian village activities & games. Games
activity much like to childrens but also attract the youngs to connect with the past.
4. The zones divided as per recreational activities & its environment demands & relaxing
area, circulation area, green spaces in the segregated place so it appealing to the visitors.
5. The variety of food also be a part of recreation so the variety of food & dining halls is also a
part of visitors by which we can increase the recreation of ethmi

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CHAPTER -8
Conclusion and RecommendationsThe ethnic village resorts have a unique concept of fun, food and entertainment. The major
attraction elements are ethnic culture & Indian tradition, it gives a sense of individuality &
belongingness to the visitors.
The use of traditional Indian village activities & its games need to be collaborated into the ethnic
village resorts theme. It can create people interest into the ethnic village resort as a recreational
activity region.
The food is the fundamental need to gather the people in a resorts.so there are need to some fast
food, drinks. The variety of food need to be increase so visitors can have a multiple choice of food
not a single traditional style of food.
The relaxing areas should suitable & provide as per need, not to place near sound activity. The
relaxing or sitting areas provided as per activity needs & also in the centre for an overall view of
activity zone.
The pathways need to be incorporated with the recreational activity zones because it also play a
role of recreational activity. It also help for handicap & senior citizens to link one activity to another.
The recreational activities should for all the age groups not for singles age group like childrens
oriented recreational activities if provided then, at a time of recreation it looks over crowded place
of same age group & also difficult to manage. This type of miss concept recreational activities
effects also the other age group visitors. So the area of recreational activities & games should be
as par visitors. Activities zones. Or a time limit we can manage the recreational activities.

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