Library of Tibetan Works and Archives

Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, shortly LTWA houses world’s one of the finest collections on Tibetan Art and Culture. The museum includes the significant archives about Tibetan History and manuscripts on Buddhism. The rarest collections of artefacts and other monuments exhibited are the testimony to the strong hold of Buddhism in Tibetan regions over these years.

What to see in LTWA?

The list of things to see in LTWA is indeed very long. The Library has more 80000 manuscripts and books, more than 600 statues and most interestingly around 6000 photographs, all speaking about Buddhism and its heritage and cultural impacts in Tibet. The museum placed in the third floor of the library is very impressive with the most highlighted wooden mandala of Avalokitheshwara and many other artefacts dating back to 12^th century.

How To Reach LTWA?

LTWA is located at just 3.5kms from Dharamshala, easy to access.

Best Time to visit LTWA:

The period between February and June is ideal to experience the epitome beauty of Dharamshala. Though the winter season is quite frigid here, you will love to look at the most splendid valleys.

Entry Timings:

LTWA is kept open between 9.00 AM and 5.00 PM (Closed for lunch between 1.00 PM and 2.00 PM)

Please note LTWA is closed on Sundays, 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays and on all gazetted holidays.

Kangra Art Musuem

Kangra Art Museum will be the best choice to visit in Himachal Pradesh if you are a history buff, researcher, photo fanatic or an art lover. Kangra Art Museum is home to some of the finest artefacts portraying the rich culture and heritage of Tibet due to its close proximity to the region. The ambience where Kangra Art Museum is located itself is a splendid one to experience the abundant beauty of nature.

What to see in Kangra Art Museum?

Dharamshala, being a prominent tourist destination draws people from all corners of the country and globe. You have many things to see in Kangra Art Museum right from the 5^th century artefacts and the works by the modern artistes as well. The exhibits are in the form of ancient coins, weapons and stunningly beautiful sculptures speaking loudly about various cultures with a special attention to Tibetan culture and heritage. There is also a separate hall where you can witness how miniature paintings are getting ready live.

Best Time to Visit Kangra Art Museum?

The spring and summer seasons between February and June will be most pleasant period to visit Himachal Pradesh. If you want your heart to skip a beat by looking at the frozen valleys covered with rigid snow, choose between June and September.

How to reach Kangra Art Museum?

The museum is located at the center of the city and can be reached easily from any part of Dharamshala preferably using cabs and autos.

Entry Timings:

The Kangra Art Museum can be visited between 10.00 AM to 1.30PM and 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM. Please note the museum is closed on all Mondays.

Shiwalik Fossil Park

One of the largest fossil parks in Asia, Shiwalik fossil park in Himachal Pradesh is home to fossils which are even 2.5 million years old vertebrates. Set up in 1.5 sq. km area, Shiwalik fossil park houses world’s few of richest antiquities, and is a “Must be visited” location during your visit to Himachal Pradesh.

What to see in Shiwalik Fossil Park?

The highlight of Shiwalik Fossil Park are the life size models of extinct mammals which are made of fiberglass and resins. Also witness the exhibits including the skull and limbs  of tortoises, crocodiles and hippopotamuses. The tusks of various varieties of elephants are also show cased here.

How to reach Shiwalik Fossil Park?

The fossil park is situated at about 5km from Kala Amb in the Kala Amb – Bikramabad Road and 22km from Nahan, the headquarters of Sirmur district in Himachal Pradesh.

Entry Timings:

The park can be explored between 9.30 AM and 5.00 PM. Please note the fossil park is closed on Tuesdays.

Dogra Art Museum

Dogra Art Musuem in Jammu is well known among the travelers for the finest collection of Basohli paintings and is indeed a treasure trove of Dogra culture and heritage. Dogra was the Hindu Rajput dynasty ruling the Jammu region nearly for a century. Dogra culture reflects the vibrancy of various styles and multi-hued traditions and historians record that Dogra culture had a long list of festivals and fairs celebrated round the year. Dogra had been well known for the folk-literature, handicrafts and paintings. It is amazing to explore the exhibits portraying the rich color of Dogra culture, invariably unique!

What to see in Dogra Art Museum?

Dogra Art Musuem is home for more than 7000 exhibits which includes Modern Art, Antique Coins, Portraits of Jammu rulers, Arms, metal objects, sculptures, Musical instruments and fossils. The highlighted exhibit in Dogra Art Museum is the miniature paintings from Basohli.

How to reach Dogra Art Museum?

Dogra Art Museum is a multipurpose museum established inside the Mubarak Mandi Complex, known as Pink Hall.

Best Time to Visit:

Plan your visit to Jammu & Kashmir during the Spring and Summer seasons, that is, between February and June. If you are keen to witness the beauty of the snow covered mountains and frisking rivers through the towns, the period between June and September will be ideal.

Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian & Kargil Trade Artifacts

This is a family operated museum open to public exhibiting the glimpses about the famous silk route trader Munshi Aziz Bhat, who was a well-known entrepreneur and a visionary. The museum exhibits the history of trade routes exited in the pre independent India, the information treasured and passed on to the generations.

What to see in the Musuem?

Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum houses exhibits ranging from day to day household items, coins and currencies, utensils, carpets and jewelry used during the pre independent period by the commuters using the different trading routes. You can further visualize the lives of the herders, traders, horsemen and farmers who used to traverse across these routes.

It will be an amazing experience to go deeper into the history of the traders and the silk routes which has now obsolete with the mechanized way of trading.

How to reach the Museum?

Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum is located in a serene location overlooking the Kargil town and can be reached at 147, Munshi Enclave, Lankore. Visitors to this museum never fail to enjoy the beauty of the snow-covered mountains and the gorgeously Suru River flowing through the town.

Best Time to visit:

The period from February to June will be ideal to take a tour across Himachal Pradesh to get drenched fully into the beauty of the region. The winter season will be equally wonderful to experience the nature at its best.

Napier Museum

Napier Museum

Located in the heart of Tiruvananthapuram city in Kerala, Napier Museum houses artefacts dating back to 19^th century, an interesting location to explore the history. Researchers, historians and students will find the visit to Napier Museum very interesting

Attractions of Napier Museum:

Exhibits in the Napier Museum include a temple chariot and bronze idols, Indo-saracenic sculptures, wood carvings, intricate carvings made of ivory, paintings and ancient ornaments give you the deeper insight into the rich history and cultural heritage of Kerala. There is also a Natural history museum close to the zoological park.

Getting There:

Napier Museum is located in the center of Tiruvananthapuram city, a prominent location which can be easily accessed by any mode of transport.

Best Time to visit:

Between October and February it will be ideal to visit Kerala, God’s Own Country as the climate will be extremely pleasant. Still, Kerala is a year round destination.

Entry Timings:

Napier Museum:

Napier Museum, also known as Government Museum is open to public from 10.00AM to 4.45PM on all days except Mondays, Wednesday Forenoons, January 26^th, August 15^th, Onam and Mahanavami.

Natural History Museum:

The museum is kept opened between 10.00AM and 5.00PM. Please note the entry timings on Wednesdays is from 1.00PM to 4.45PM and the museum is closed on Mondays.

Nilambur Teak Museum

One of a kind museum in the world exhibiting the rich heritage and history of teak, the most preferred form of timber is set up in Nilambur, near Malappuram in Kerala. Nilambur is where the world’s first tea plantation was done in 1840 and even today it has one of the premier teak plantations.

Highlights of Nilambur Teak Museum:

Portico of the museum welcomes the visitors with the root system of a 55 years old teak tree. The ground floor of the museum has facilities for research about the oldest kind of teak called Kannimara teak. Exhibits include the bark, flower and fruit of the tea with detailed explanation.Also visit the miniature model of URU, the sailing vessel made of teak wood. You can also get deeper insights into all verticals of Teak plantations.

Getting There:

The teak museum is located at 3kms from Nialmbur Railway Station. You can also plan to reach here from Malappuram,which is 36kms from Calicut international airport.

Best Time to visit:

October to February will be the ideal period to visit Kerala to experience the best of weather conditions.

Entry Timings:

Nilambur teak museum is open to public on all days from 10.00AM to 5.00PM

Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame in Leh Ladakh region is dedicated to the Indian Army and its incredible role in the  wars between China and Pakistan. The Hall of Fame has been established and maintained by Indian Army and it is a must-visit location during your tour to this dreamy region of India.

Prominent Attractions in Hall of Fame:

Hall of Fame in Leh is home to the pride of Indian Army with exhibits on the victories and sacrifices of the soldiers in the wars against China and Pakistan. Know about the soldiers who have dedicated their lives to the country in the 1999 Kargil war, arms used in the Sino-India war, a documentary speaking about Indian army and a section dedicated for the colorful culture and history of Leh-Ladakh region. Visit the souvenir shop where you can opt to purchase caps, shawls and other items which you can take in memory of your visit to this incredible museum.

Getting There:

Hall of Fame museum is easily accessible from the center of the city at a distance of just 5kms with scenic routes all the way.

Best Time to Visit:

April  to June is the best period to visit Leh.

Entry Timings:

Hall of Fame museum is open to public round the year with the timings as below

Morning: 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM

Evening: 2.00 PM to 7.00 PM

Entry Fee:

Entry fee for Hall of Fame is Rs. 50. For usage of Camera, there is an additional fee of Rs.100.

Sanchi Museum

Sanchi is a renowned destination among the global travelers which is also a UNESCO listed World Heritage Monument. The Archaeological museum in Sanchi attracts large crowd for the incredible collections housed in the museum. Sanchi Museum was established in 1919 and opened to public in 1966. The different cultural periods between 300 – 700 BCE have been archived and displayed here.

Prominent Attractions of Sanchi Museum:

Sanchi Museum extends into a Main Hall and four galleries housing exquisite artefacts. Among the different objects in the Main Hall, marvel the remarkable Lion Capital Ashoka. Bodhisattva Padmapani, Yakshi, Seated Buddha and Nagaraja are some of the other attractions. Large Sized Buddha Statues, Miniature models, bronze objects, dancing lady, terracotta plaques depicting the different Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism are the highlighted specimens placed in this museum.

Getting There:

The Sanchi Museum is located very near to the most popular Sanchi Stupa.

Best Time to Visit:

The weather stays at its best during October and March. So, plan your visit to Sanchi during this period. It is a year round destination but for mildly hot temperature during other times.

Entry Timings:

Sanchi Museum is kept open to public from 9.00AM to 5.00PM. Please note the museum is closed on Fridays.

ASI Museum in Khajuraho

Khajuraho, a very popular name amidst the global travelers is home for spectacular temples with wonderfully carved sculptures and artworks with an additional pride of being listed as the UNESCO World Heritage monument. The remains identified during the excavation works have been established and maintained as a museum by the Archaeological Society of India. The ASI museum in Khajuraho is a must-visit location for its antique collections show casing the socio-cultural verticals of the region in the ancient times.

Prominent Attractions of ASI Museum in Khajuraho:

The museum in Khajuraho has exhibits reflecting the period of Chandela Dyansty. There are more than 3000 registered artefacts which include sculptures symbolizing the jain, Brahmanical and Buddhist faiths. The artefacts clearly state that there had been different cults worshipping Saktha, Saiva and Vaishnava, depicting the deeper roots of diversified social conditions.

Getting there:

Inside the group of temples in Khajuraho, the ASI museum is set up behind the Mathangeshwar temple. The rock bed of the Vindhyan Ranges passing through Madhya Pradesh forms a part of Chatterpur district where Khajuraho group of monuments are present. From the domestic airport at Khajurhao, the monuments and the museum are very easily accessible.

Best Time to visit:

Plan your visit to Khajuraho between October and March to enjoy the pleasant climate prevailing around.

Entry Timings:

ASI Museum in Khajuraho is functioning from 8.00AM to 5.00PM. Please note the museum is closed on Fridays.

Tribal Habitat Museum, Bhopal

An open air museum, depicting the culture and heritage of tribal people across the regions of Madhya Pradesh is set up in Bhopal, a must-visit location for researchers, students and global travelers. Sprawling across an area of around 200kms, the museum portrays  the artistic sensibilities of the culture and heritage of India, the museum is acclaimed as India’s one of the largest Anthropological Museums.

Prominent Attractions:

The vast museum has 8 open air exhibitions and 12 indoor galleries. The aesthetic traditions of India has been well portrayed here bringing to the front the valued culture and heritage of the tribal community in the form of tribal village, desert village, beach village  and many more in the list. The indoor galleries exhibits different levels of the Tribal culture over different periods time periods.

Getting there:

The museum is located in Bhopal, being the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is well connected to all parts of the country.

Best Time to visit:

To experience the essence of museum as it is, plan your visit to Madhya Pradesh between October and March, when the pleasant climate is prevailing around.

Entry Timings:

The entry timings will be as below:

March to August:  11.00AM to 6.30 PM

September to February: 10.00AM to 5.30PM

Entry Fees:

Children under 12 years – Free

Others – Rs.50

Prince of Wales Museum

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vasthu Sangrahalaya, previously known as Prince of Wales Museum is the most popular museum in Maharashtra, frequented by global traveler. The museum impresses the visitors with its Indo-Saracenic architecture and the treasured collections aiming to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the country, especially Western India.

Prominent Attractions:

The museum houses different galleries thematically arranged. Some of them are stone sculpture gallery, miniature painting sections, decorative art objects section, Religious and artistic sections, artefacts symbolizing the Chinese culture and an exclusive section for European oil painting section. The museum also houses priceless collections from the different archaeological centers. Children get mesmerized witnessing the collections in the Natural History Museum, which is a part of the museum premises.

The must see list in this museum includes sculptures of Bahubali, Lord Shiva, a devotee, intricately designed jewel box and folios illustrating the scenes from the great Hindu epic Ramayana.

Getting there:

The museum is very much easily accessible at a walkable distance from both Victoria Terminus and Churchgate Railway Stations.

Best Time to visit:

October to March is the peak season time and is ideal to visit Mumbai to experience the best of weather prevailing around.

Entry Timings:

The museum is open to public round the year between 10.15 AM t0 6.00PM.

Entry Fee:

Children of age 5 to 12 years – Rs.30

Indian visitors   – Rs.100

Foreign visitors – Rs. 650

Note:

Camera Fee without Tripod – Rs.100

Camera Fee with Tripod – Rs.900

Selfie Sticks are not allowed inside the museum.

Jehangir Art Gallery

Jehangir Art Gallery established beside the popular Prince of Wales Museum in Mumabai, the financial capital of India,  hosts more than 300 art exhibitions every year. The excellent facilities in this gallery make it an ideal location to conduct exhibitions and other functions related to literature, art, history and culture. Some of the renowned personalities who had conducted their exhibitions are M.F.Hussain, Akbar Padmese and K K Hebbar and lot more in the list.

What to see:

Almost on all the days of the year, Jehangir Art Gallery hosts exhibitions,  a retreat to the art lovers. The gallery is arranged into different halls suiting the purpose of artists to show case their works depicting their master pieces. Interactive sessions are conducted when artistes and budding students have chances to discuss the strategies with the eminent persons in the field. The gallery opens up opportunities for talented artists to show case their works and the visitors and tourists to have a feast for their artistic senses.

Getting  There:

Jehangir Art Gallery is situated just behind the Prince of Wales Museum and it is easily accessible from the Victoria Terminus and Church gate railway stations by walk.

Best time to visit:

October to March will be the ideal period to visit Mumbai  as the climatic conditions will be very pleasant to experience the city as it is.

Taraporewala Aquarium

You will surely be excited on visiting India’s oldest aquarium being one of the main attractions of the Mumbai City, the financial capital of the country.  Located on the popular Marine Drive in Mumbai, Taraporewala Aquarium is frequented by travelers and local residents alike to enjoy the beauty of marine and freshwater fishes.

Highlights of Taraporewala Museum:

The acrylic glass tunnel and the touch pool are the main attractions of this  aquarium. The impressive variety of freshwater and marine fishes which includes those from Lakshadweep Islands. Moray eels, stingrays, coral fishes, sharks and starfishes are some of the varieties enchanting the visitors in this aquarium.

How to Get There?

Taraporewala Aquarium is very near to the most popular Nariman Point, reachable in ten minutes’ drive.

Best Time to visit:

Plan your visit to Mumbai between October and March and you can enjoy the tour with a pleasant climate prevailing around.

Entry Timings:

Museum is closed on Mondays.

On other days the museum is open to public from 10.00AM to 8.00PM

Please note, the museum is open from 10.00AM to 9.00PM on Sundays, 2^nd&4^th Saturdays and government holidays.

Entry Fee:

Indian Visitors:

Children between 3 to 12 years – Rs.30

Adults                                                – Rs. 60

Visitors from Other Countries:

Children between 3 to 12 years – Rs.100

Adults                                                 – Rs.200

Other Fee:

Mobile Photography – Rs.500

Video Camera, Digital Camera – Rs.1000

Professional Still camera  –  Rs.5000

Professional Video Shooting – Rs.10000

Odisha State Museum

The Odisha State Museum houses the huge collections of artefacts exhibiting the vibrantly rich cultural heritage and traditions of the state. History buffs, art lovers, researchers, global travelers and students visit this museum to go deeper into the roots of history. History, Art,Culture and Indology are the prominent domains covered in this museum besides other sections.

What to See in Odisha State Museum?

The exhibits in Odisha State Museum range from 3^rd century archaeological pieces to 20^th century anthropological artefacts. The total collections exceed 50,000 in number under different heads including armory, manuscripts, bronze idols, paintings, Epigraphic copper plate stones, numismatic collections, and Natural History are some of the huge sections. Besides you have other sections kindling your interest with the library, microfilming sections, mining and geology, carpentry. From the sales section, you can have some souvenirs to take back.

Getting There:

Odisha State Museum is located in Bhubaneswar, closer to Biju Patnaik International Airport and is very easily accessible.

Best Time to Visit Odisha State Museum:

Winter season between October and March is ideal to visit Odisha. Experience the pleasant climate prevailing around adding merriments to your tour.

Entry Timings:

Odisha State Museum is closed on Mondays. On all other days it is open to public from 10.00AM to 5.00PM

Entry Fee:

Indian Visitors:

Children Up to 10 years: Rs.10

Adults: Rs.20

Amateur Still Photography:Rs.10

Professional Still Photography: Rs.100

Video Photography:Rs.200

Visitors from Other Countries:

Adults: Rs.20

Amateur Still Photography:Rs.100

Professional Still Photography: Rs.1000

Video Photography:Rs.2000

Sanghol Museum

Sanghol Museum is one of the popular museums in India, housing the finest collections of the antique artifacts, a must visit location for history buffs and researchers. Sanghol museum is home to the collections dating back to Harappan Civilizations.

What To See in Sanghol Museum?

Potteries, terracotta beads, figurines, bangles which were identified belonging to Harappan period. A single stucco head of Gandhara School , ancient coins dating back to Kushana period, pillars, coping stones from Kushana period are few of the collections here. Most highlighted in the list is motif of a lady squeezing water from her hair after bath, and a swan trying to swallow the droplets thinking as if they are pearls, a wonderful  artwork receiving universal admirations. You can also witness ornaments used during the Mughal period which are on display.

Getting There:

 Sanghol is a village at 40kms from the west of Chandigarh-Ludhiana Road. From Sihind Railway station, one can reach here traveling 16kms.

Best Time to Visit:

October to March is the peak season period and the weather is extremely pleasant. So plan your trip to Punjab during this season.

Entry Timings:

The museum functions between 10.00AM and 5.00PM on all days except Mondays and Public Holidays. No fee is charged to visit this museum.

Art Gallery in Sheesh Mahal

Sheesh Mahal, meaning , palace made of glasses is much renowned among the global travelers for the grandeur of the architecture and the treasures housed inside. The exquisite mirror works and the aesthetic interior designs reminds the visitors of the Mughal period. Located in Patiala, the art gallery inside the Sheesh Mahal, is indeed a treasure trove, much sought after by the history buffs, art lovers and travel fanatics.

What to see in Sheesh Mahal:

Sheesh Mahal is designed similar to the pattern of Shalimar Gardens at Lahore. The prime highlights of Sheesh Mahal is the terraces, fountains, hanging bridge called Laxman Jhoola. The museum inside Sheesh Mahal exhibits paintings, medals, decorative objects. The exquisite works of the artisans are displayed in convex and colored mirrors, a truly unique ambience to enjoy.

Getting There:

Sheesh Mahal is situated in Old Moti Bagh, at a distance of just 5kms from Patiala Railway station / Bus Terminus.

Best Time to visit:

October to March is the peak season period and the weather is extremely pleasant. So plan your trip to Punjab during this season.

Albert Hall Museum

One of the finest museums in India and the best of Royal Rajasthan is  Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur. With a splendid architecture of Indo-Saracenic style, Albert Hall Museum enthralls every visitor with its intricately designed walls, aesthetically designed courtyards and pillars. Since its inception in 1887, Albert Hall Museum has seen the influx of collections and now it has more than 24,000 exhibits show casing the rich culture and vibrant history of Rajasthan and the other regions of India.

Prominent Attractions of Albert Hall Museum:

The veritable Albert Hall Museum is home to diversified collections of paintings, weapons, arms, tribal art, sculptures, clocks used during different periods, musical instruments which are the perfect testimony to the art forms prevailed during the Rajput dynasty and jewelry. The list goes on and Albert Hall Museum has never failed to impress the visitors with its wonderful collections.

Getting There:

Jaipur is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Rajasthan and the entire Jaipur city is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Albert Hall Museum is located at just 2kms from the most popular Hawa Mahal.

Best Time to visit:

Early November to February will be the height of the tourist season to Jaipur to experience the pleasant climate prevailing around.

Entry Timings:

Albert Hall Museum is open to public between 9.00AM to 5.00PM. Please note the museum is closed on Republic Day(January 26), Dhulandi (falls in 1^st or 2^nd week of March)and Last Tuesday of every month(Except February).

City Palace Museum

One of the cultural icon of Royal Rajasthan is City Palace in Jaipur. Marvel the architectural grandeur of the palace turned into the present day museum speaking about the rich heritage of the bygone eras of Rajput dynasty well known for the bravery. It is surprising to know the other half of the museum named Chandra Mahal is where the Royal family of Rajasthan still resides.

Highlights of City Palace Museum:

City Palace Museum exhibits the blend of different architectural styles including Rajasthani, Mughal and European Styles. The gorgeously decorated gates, massive silver urns are the prominent attractions. The entire museum is arranged into different thematic sections like textile, art, arms and you get to visit temples as well. The dining area is yet another wonderful area named as “Baradari”. Take back some souvenirs in the shop and cherish the memory of this exquisite museum.

Getting There:

Being a very popular tourist destination, Jaipur can be easily accessed using all modes of transport and Jaipur has its own international airport with good connectivity.

Best Time to Visit:

Plan your visit to Jaipur between November and February to get the epitome of experiences in this pink city.

Entry Timings:

City Palace Museum is kept open to public on all days except the listed Indian National Holidays. The timings will be from 9.30 AM to 5.00PM and 5.30PM to 10.30PM.

Entry Fee (In INR):

Indian Visitors:

All Palace Courts, Galleries, Camera(Still and small video without tripod):

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 70

Adults  – 130

All Palace courts, galleries, royal cenotaphs, Camera(Still and video without tripod):

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 100

Adults  – 190

Museum @ Night:

Sculpture Lumiere, all palace courts, galleries, Camera(Still and small video without tripod), audio guide, discount at Baradari Restaurant:      

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 220

Adults  – 450

Special Ticket:

Access to private rooms in Chandar Mahal, personal guide , Camera (Still and video without tripod):

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 1500

Adults  – 2500

International Visitors:

All Palace courts, galleries, royal cenotaphs, Camera(Still and video without tripod):

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 300

Adults  – 500

Museum @ Night:

Sculpture Lumiere, all palace courts, selected galleries, Camera(Still and small video without tripod), audio guide, discount at Baradari Restaurant:              

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 450

Adults  – 900

Special Ticket:

Access to private rooms in Chandar Mahal, personal guide , Camera (Still and video without tripod):

Children below 5 years – Free

Children from 5- 12 years  – 1500

Adults  – 2500

Government Museum @ Jaisalmer

If you have a passion to rewind the history and take a tour to get deeper insights, then the Government Museum in Jaisalmer of Royal Rajasthan will be the ideal choice. Rajasthan, the all-time favorite tourist destination for the global travelers never fails to impress the visitors with the magnificent forts, palaces, deserts, fairs and festivals. The museums are also in the list taking visitors back in time to the bygone eras which were once the pinnacle of culture, tradition and heritage along with the never ending tales of brave Rajput dynasties.

What to see in Government Museum of Jaisalmer?

Witness the huge collections of woods and fossils. The rarest sculptures frozen with time are worth visiting this museum. Being geographically very close to Pakistan border, the museum houses a war plane captured by Indian forces during the war between India and Pakistan.

Getting There:

Jaisalmer is a renowned tourist destination and you have ample facilities to reach the destination. The museum has a nearby landmark called Moomal hotel.

Entry Timings:

The museum is kept open from 10.00AM to 4.30PM. Please note the museum is closed on Fridays.