Polo at Ram Polo Ground Jaipur

Modern day polo owes its birth to India, as it was Manipur that first conceived the sport and introduced the Western civilization to it in 19th century. An exclusive sport reserved for the royalties, it was made popular by the Mughal emperor Babar.

The Rambagh Polo Ground is a huge historical ground has hosted many important polo tournaments through the years. It stands adjacent to the Rambagh Palace. Built in 1835, the palace has been home to Rajput royalty for two centuries. Famous as the ‘jewel of Jaipur’, the palace was converted into luxury hotel by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II in 1957.

A game of polo at Ram Polo Ground, Jaipur can be arranged on special request. The bar is decorated with polo memorabilia and trophies won by the maharajas of Jaipur and the Jaipur polo team. The palace is the only one of its type having a polo ground. Polo was considered the royal game of the Maharajas.

Golfers can be found enjoying their game of polo at Ram Polo Ground, Jaipur. The upper course has nine greens around the polo ground. The lower course separated from the upper course by a drain has nine browns spread over a rough terrain.

During the ‘elephant festival’ in Jaipur, a polo match on elephants is organized in the ground.

For sports lovers, the Ramgarh Resort and Polo Complex is a relatively new addition to Rajasthan’s tourist attractions. As against most of Rajasthan’s visiting places, this place has nothing to do with history. In fact it is the only independent polo complex in India. The Ramgarh Resort and Polo Complex is situated amidst the spectacular Aravalli mountains, along the Ramgarh lake, from which it derives its name.

A game of polo at Ram Polo Ground, Jaipur is a memorable experience, many past Maharajas having spent their time playing a royal game here.