Salar Jung Museum

Salar Jung Museum , highlighted as India’s Third Largest Museum houses finest artefacts taking you on a time travel to the bygone days of history. Located on the banks of the famous Musi River, Salar Jung Museum, founded in 1951, has been an unique attraction for tourists, history buffs and art lovers. The artefacts and the printed materials collected by the Salar Jung, after whom the museum is named,  arranged in over 38 galleries are a retreat to the visitors.

Things to do in Salar Jung Museum:

Explore the pages of history in the 9000 manuscripts, 47000 printed materials and art objects counting up to 43000 exhibited in the two floors of Salar Jung Museum. Ivory furniture, clocks from China, Indian Miniature paintings, Persian Manuscripts are some of the few collections present in Salar Jung Musuem.

Entry Timings:

10.00 AM to 5.00 PM (Closed on Fridays)

Entry Fee:

Indian / Kids : Rs 5 and Adults : Rs.10

Visitors from other Nations: Rs.150

Still Camera:  Rs.50

Amaravati Archaeological Museum

The Archaeology museum in Amaravati houses the finest collection of artefacts from different Buddhist regions across Andhra Pradesh. The rarest of collections belong to the period anywhere between 3^rd and 12^th century and it is very apt that a Buddhist related museum has been established Amaravati, a 2000 years old Buddhist settlement.

Things to do in Amaravati Archaeological Museum:

Explore the galleries where the artefacts inferring the evolution of Buddhism in the region. Marvel the grandeur of the giant bronze stupa of Lord Buddha. Find the remains of the ruins of a magnificent stupa which is believed to have been larger than the one at Sanchi. The variety of statues and other artefacts receive universal admirations for the intrinsic art work. Know more about the imprints of Buddhism in this vast museum.

Entry Timings:

10.00 AM to 5.00 PM (Closed on Fridays)

INS Kursura Museum

The submarine museum INS Kursura on the Vishakapatnam Beach exhibiting the progressive development of the submarine arm is an interesting tourist location to explore around while you are touring in Andhra Pradesh. The beauty of Vishakapatnam Beach gets enhanced with the INS Kursura Museum, a must visit location to know about the technological advancement of Indian Submarine.The exhibits of the photographs and written scripts give us a better insight.

Things To Do at INS Kursura:

Witness the artefacts taken from different periods of Indian Submarine History. Explore the different parts of the India’s Fourth Submarine INS Kursura.

Entry Timings:

2.00 PM to 8.30PM (Closed on Mondays)

Kalapani Museum

Kalapani Museum or Cellular Jail is the most murkiest testimony of British Raj in India. Situated in Port Blair of Andaman, the Kalapani Museum, brings to you the hardest past of the Pre independent India, where the lives of hundreds of freedom fighters were in a turmoil and ended with most cruel punishments. Kalapani Museum is a must visit spot if you are touring in Andaman.

How To Reach

The Cellular Jail is reachable from anywhere in the city of Port Blair using any mode of Transport

Things To Do in Kalapani Museum:

Exploring the life of freedom fighters when they were in the individual cells through  the Library, and photo gallery arranged in the remnants of the magnificent structure. Also attend a light & sound show which visually rewinds the history. Witness the Swathanthra Jyoti, erected in memory of the freedom fighters, who lost their lives for the country.

Entry Timings:

9.00 AM to 12.30 PM & 1.45 PM to 4.45 PM (on all days except national holidays)

Timings of Light & Sound Show:

Hindi:    06:00 PM & 07:15 PM, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
English: 07:15 pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Entry Fee:

Entry fee (Sound-Light Show) for Adult is 50/- (INR)

Entry Fee (INR): RS 30/-
Camera:              Rs 200/-
Video Camera:   Rs 1000/-
Film shooting per day with prior permission: Rs 10000/-

Anthropological Musuem

If you want to get a deeper insight into the life of the Paleolithic islanders, then the Anthropological Museum situated at the center of Port Blair in Andaman will be an ideal choice. Know more about world’s one of the oldest tribes in this museum with the major exhibits such as Jarawas, Shompens and Nicobarese and many more in the list, making this museum a “must visit” touristic location to explore the history.

How To Reach:

Anthropological museum is located in MG Road, Port Blair which can be reached very easily from anywhere in the city.

Things to do in Anthropological Museum:

The anthropological museum has exhaustive list of exhibits including portraits , photographs and models representing the tribal communities of Andaman, from which  the visitors know more about them.

Entry Timings:

9.00 AM to 1.00 PM & 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM

Note: Closed on Mondays and on all Government Holidays

Black Magic and Witchcraft Museum

Mayong village in Assam is known as the Black Magic capital of India. Recent archaeological excavations have shown relics from which we can infer that there had been sacrifices of human and animals until the end of Ahom period and even till the beginning of modern times. Though Mayong has been in the history for a long time with its black magi, the village and the surrounding regions are known as a prominent tourist attraction for its rich wildlife and gushing rivers.

Things to do in and around Mayong:

Probitara wildlife sanctuary, adjacent to Mayong village attracts more number of tourists every year. If you are an adventure lover, then Mayong and the nearby sanctuary aAssam state museum will be the ideal choice to take up trekking into the unexplored regions and go on a river rafting to explore the regions around.

Best time to visit:

Rainy seasons are not suitable for the water related sports. It is ideal to visit Mayong from November to March to enjoy the nature’s beauty thoroughly.

How To Reach Mayong:

Mayong is situated very near to Guwahati, from where lot of rented vehicles and public transports ply.

Assam State Museum

Assam State Museum, located very close to the state capital Guwahati, is highlighted in the list of tourist locations to visit for its uniqueness and rich diverse collection of artefacts in various verticals. Natural history, Folk art forms, epigraphy are few of the domains covered and the actual list is very long to explore. The exhibits collected from different regions over different time periods kindle the interest of history buffs and art lovers invariably.

Things to do in Assam State Museum:

Explore the aesthetically arranged collections of wonderful exhibits in the different sections like epigraphy, history, cultures, art etc., Marvel the uniqueness and beauty of the objects made of steel, woods and other different materials like terracotta. An exclusive library is also there to cater to the interest of book lovers who would like to access the reading section housed with books on various genres.

How To Reach Assam State Musuem:

It is located at just one kilometer from Guwahati railway station and is at the well populated center of the city.

Best time to Visit Assam State Museum:

Winters are the  best season for comfortable exploration of the museum during your trip to Assam.

Entry Timings:

You can visit Assam State Museum between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Note: Museum is closed on Mondays, 2^nd & 4^th Saturdays and all Government Holidays.

Entry Fee:

Indian Visitors:

                Adults – Rs.20

                Students – Rs.10

                Children below 10 years – Free

Visitors from other countries –  Rs. 100

Patna Museum

Known from the historic times as Patliputra, and the present day capital city of Bihar, Patna houses a unique museum, which is a “Must Visit” location in Patna. The Patna museum is built with a blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles, is home for artefacts dating back to Magadha Empire. The relics reminding the vibrant history Mauryas and Gupthas must be the most favorite section for the history buffs and researchers.

Things To Do in Patna Museum:

Explore the unique collections at Patna Museum, made of different materials. Highlights of the Patna Museum are the cannon used during the First World War and a 200 million years old fossil tree, considered to be the world’s oldest fossil tree. Patna Museum boasts diversified artifacts, exhibiting the relics related to Buddhism, Jainism and Chinese art forms.

How To Reach Patna Musuem:

Patna Museum is easily accessible from anywhere in the city. Another popular landmark near this museum is the Indira Gandhi Planetarium.

Best Time To Visit:

Winter season will be ideal to visit Bihar, though the museum and the nearby tourist attractions are year round destinations.

Entry Timings:

Patna Museum can be visited between 10.30 AM and 5.00 PM except on Mondays and on all Public Holidays.

Gaya Museum

The archaeological museum is located very close to the Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya. The prime attractions of this museum are the artefacts related to Buddhism. Stone sculptures, images and other relics make this a great place to visit.

Things to do in Gaya Museum:

Explore the two galleries exhibiting the artistic collections. Marvel the huge idols of Lord Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism and statue of Lord Vishnu in one of His incarnations called Varaha Avatar.

How to Reach Gaya Museum:

Gaya Museum is a very prominent location as it is very close to the renowned Mahabodhi temple frequented by devotees and tourists.

Best Time to visit:

Gaya Museum is a year round destination.

Mahant Ghasidas Sangrahalay

One of the first ten museums of the country, Mahant Ghasidas Sangrahalay was instituted in 1875. The ancient museum houses rarest of artefacts collected from across Chattisgarh state which includes wooden art works dating back to even 2^nd century BC and coins used during the Kalchuriyen Kings.

Things to do in Mahant Ghasidas Sangrahalay

Visit the multipurpose museum housing exhibits of different categories. Tribal cultures, specimens of animals and birds, stone tools used in the prehistoric period, copper plates, bronze statues are some of the things portrayed in Mahant Ghasidas Sangrahalay museum. It is more of a museum and the library housed here deserves a special mention for the finest collection of books, images and coins.

How To Reach?

The museum is situated in Raipur city of Chattisgarh and easily accessible.

Best Time to Visit:

The  museum is a year round destination to visit.

Purkhauti Muktangan

The blissful garden as well as the museum set up in an open air draws tourists and the locals alike with its ambiance. Set up 1996, Purkhauti Muktangan museum is highly suitable for picnics and day excursions.

Things to do in Purkhauti Muktangan:

Get a deeper insight about the Bastar tribes, native of Chattisgarh. The life sized statues, habitats, art forms and folk dances give you the best of information about them. Roam around to get connected to one of the prominent tourist attractions of Chattisgarh.

How to Reach:

Purkhauti Muktangan is located in Naya Raipur, 19kms away from the main Raipur city and 15kms from the airport.

Best Time to visit:

During September to March, it will be ideal to visit the place.

Government Museum and Art Gallery

The multipurpose museum named as Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is one of the few important museums in India. The museum is popular for the Ghandara Sculptures, miniature paintings in Rajasthani style. Before partitioning India, the museum was in Lahore and later part of the treasures got shifted to different places and finally to the present day building.

Things To Do in Government Museum and Art Gallery:

Marvel the largest collections of Gandhara Sculptures, an art form developed in the northwestern Pakistan and East Afghanistan during the period between 1^st and 7^th century CE. The Greco-Roman styles are reflected greatly in the Ghandhara sculptures. Witness the beauty of the miniature paintings made with the grand Rajasthani styles. An exclusive library will be the interesting part for the book lovers, historians and researchers.

How To Reach?

The museum is established in Sector 10-C in Chandigarh, opposite to Leisure Valley and Rose Garden, with a scenic backdrop of the Shiwalik hill ranges.

Best Time to Visit:

Between October and March, the climate will be at your favor, to explore the region thoroughly.

Natural History Museum

Children will love visiting this museum which houses collections about the natural history and evolution of mankind over the centuries. Established in 1973, the Natural History Museum of Chandigarh attracts tourists and the natives alike to enjoy the exhibits.

Things to do in Natural History Museum:

Explore the four major sections themed at Redefining our Past, Evolution of Life, Indian Dinosaurs and Evolution of mankind. Marvel the beauty of the featured fossils, models of dinosaurs, pictures of birds and animals made of hand embroidery. Children will enjoy the exhibits and the entire collections will be fascinating for the historian and researchers.

How To Reach Natural History Museum:

Natural History Museum is located in Sector-10C, close to the Government Museum and Art Gallery.

Best Time to Visit:

Between October and March, the climate will be at your favor, to explore the region thoroughly.

International Dolls Museum

Visit International Dolls Museum at Chandigarh located inside the popular Rock Garden, a must visit location for children during your tour to Chandigarh. The museum houses the diversified collection of dolls representing different countries ranging from Latin America to Russia and  also all Indian states. The kids will feel like being in a fairyland here with all the dolls.

Things To Do at International Dolls Museum:

Know more about the culture and tradition of different countries and states from the dolls wearing the respective traditional outfits. Enjoy the depiction of fairy tales and mythological stories, the all time favorites for children. Though it is a small museum, the collections of dolls are the finest one to enjoy.

How To Reach International Dolls Museum:

The International Dolls Museum is located in Bal Bhawan, Sector-23 in Chandigarh.

Best Time to Visit:

Between October and March, the climate will be at your favor, to explore the region thoroughly.

National Museum

The most popular museum among the global travelers is Delhi National Museum, one of the icons of country’s capital city. Housed with more than 2 lakhs artefacts, the museum is the ideal location to explore the five thousand years old history and heritage of India.

Things To Do in Delhi National Museum:

Explore the museum sprawling over Three floors. Right from the Harappan Civilization, the various dynasties, the relics take us to the respective periods. Copper plates, textiles and costumes , coinages used in different centuries, musical instruments, tribal lifestyles, manuscripts, maritime heritage and beautiful paintings are few of the categories of exhibits.

How To Reach Delhi National Museum:

A Half an hour’s drive from Delhi airport will take you to the National Museum, located at the most popular Janpath area.

Best Time To visit:

October to March will be the ideal season to visit Delhi for its pleasant weather conditions.

Entry Timings:

The museum can be visited between 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM . Please note the museum is kept closed on Mondays and Gazetted Holidays.

Entry Fee:

Visitors from India : Rs.20

Student visitors up to 12^th standard : Free if they have valid ID Cards.

Visitors from other Countries :  Rs.650 (inclusive of Audio guide)

Audio Guide:

The audio tour will take roughly 75 minutes. This covers the masterpieces from the collection along with an introduction in Hindi, English, German, French and Japanese.

Note:

 Videography is not allowed inside the museum

National Rail Museum

Delhi Rail Museum is one of the popular tourist locations in Delhi attracting more number of children and history lovers. The real sized exhibits housed in this museum describe the evolution of Indian Railways over the period. The journey of Indian Railways since its first successful train from Bombay to Thane in 1853 can be seen here.

Things to do in National Rail Museum:

Visit more than hundred life sized collection of Indian Railways, which are really fascinating. Marvel the beauty of the antique furniture, photographs, and some rarest collection of the passenger carriers and goods carriers used in those times. The most prominent attractions are the Prince of Wales Saloon, Maharaja of Mysore’s saloon and the Fairy Queen.

How To Reach National Rail Museum:

National Rail Museum is at a distance of just 8kms from Delhi airport.

Best Time to Visit:

October to March will be the ideal season to visit Delhi for its pleasant weather conditions.

Entry Timings:

The National Rail Museum is kept open from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Please note the museum is closed on Mondays.

Entry Fee (in INR) :

1. Entrance :

Weekdays:

                Adults: 50 ; Children(3-12yrs): 10

Weekends and Government Holidays:

                Adults: 100; Children(3-12 yrs): 20

• BHEEM diesel Simulator & Steam Loco Simulator:

Weekdays:

Adults: 150 ; Children(3-12yrs): 150

Weekends and Government Holidays:

                Adults: 300; Children(3-12 yrs): 300

• 3D Virtual Coach Ride & Toy Train:

Weekdays:

                Adults: 100 ; Children(3-12yrs): 100

Weekends and Government Holidays:

                Adults: 200; Children(3-12 yrs): 200

• Joy Train:

Weekdays:

Adults: 20 ; Children(3-12yrs): 50

Weekends and Government Holidays:

                Adults: 10; Children(3-12 yrs): 20

• PSMT Stream Train Ride:

Fee: 200 (Only on Wednesdays and Fridays)

Note: For all the above categories, the time required will be 10-15 minutes plus the Queue time.

Note: The entry fee on Weekends is similar to those on National Holidays.

Shankar’s International Dolls Museum

One of the most favorite locations for children, while going on a tour to Delhi will be Shankar’s International Dolls Museum. Started in a very simple manner, the museum has grown up to house more than 6000 costume dolls, visiting which will surely be an enchanting experience.

Things to do in Shankar’s International Doll Museum:

Enjoy the exhibits of more than 6000 costume dolls collected from over 85 countries. The  museum is located inside the Childrens’ Book Trust Building. The entire museum is bifurcated to accommodate dolls from eastern and western countries respectively. There is also a Dolls Workshop. There are options for exchange of Indian dolls for foreign ones.

How To Reach ?

It will take an hour’s drive from Delhi Airport to reach Shankar’s International Dolls Museum.

Best Time to Visit:

October to March will be the ideal period to visit regions in and around Delhi.

Entry Timings:

Shankar’s International Dolls Musuem can be visited between 10.00 AM and 5.30 PM on all days except Mondays.

Entry Fee:

Adults : Rs. 17

Children: Rs. 6

National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum

If you are keen to know about the ancient arts and crafts of India, then the ideal choice will be National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum located just opposite to the most popular Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The galleries exhibit a huge variety of artefacts boasting the tradition and culture of almost all the states across the country.

Things To Do:

The sample list of the exhibits in the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum includes Jewellery, Pots made of terracotta and clay, Textiles from different regions, Cane and Bamboo works, Images made of Bronze,Toys and Dolls, Puppets and the list goes on. The exhaustive collections give you the actual picture about the ancient forms of arts and crafts predominantly seen across India.

How To Reach?

The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum is just opposite to the Pragati Maidan which is at a distance of 15kms from Delhi Airport.

Best Time To Visit:

Plan your to Delhi between October and March,where you can explore the regions in and around most comfortably with a perfect weather condition.

Entry Timings:

The entry timings are different for the various sections of the Museum as below.

Galleries :  10.00 AM to 6.00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

Library: 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

Entry Fee:

Indian Visitors  : Rs. 20

Foreign Nationals: Rs.200

Note:

1. There is a contemporary regional restaurant functioning inside the museum, kept open from 11.30 AM to 10.00 PM, except on Mondays.
2. There is a Museum shop functioning inside the premises where you can buy souvenirs. The shop is kept open on all days from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM.

Museum of Christian Art

The Museum of Christian Art is in the heart of Old Goa, located inside the Convent of Santa Monica. The museum houses huge collections of wonderful objects made of precious metals inlaid with valuable stones. Being one of such few institutions of this kind in Asia, the Museum of Christian Art is a well maintained one with an exhaustive set of artefacts exhibited.

Things to do in Museum of Christian Art:

Enjoy the beauty of the vestments with gorgeous embroidery works, painting of St.Ursula, ivory carving of 17^th century Jesus image, other chalices, salvers, sculptures, paintings, adorned crucifixes and lot more in the list.  

How To Reach Museum of Christian Art:

The Museum is easily accessible from Panaji or Margao.

Best Time to Visit:

Though Goa is a year round destination, you enjoy the maximum if you are planning to visit here between October and March. The climate is pleasant with rainy days during June to September.

Entry Timings:

The Museum of Christian Art is open on all days from 9.30 AM to 5.00 PM.

Note:

Photography is not allowed inside the museum premises

Archaeological Museum of Goa

The Archaeological Museum of Goa exhibits treasures dating back to the pre historic period and the Portugal Era in Goa. Arranged across eight different galleries, the treasures attract large audience especially at the height of seasons. Paintings, sculptures, sea trading route maps of Goa and the ancient monuments are few of the exhaustive list.

What to See in Goa Archaeological Museum?

11^th century idol of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, bronze statue of the Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, 12^th century idol Sun God, Sculptures of Jesus’ crucifixion made with ivory, Portrait of Vasco Da Gama are very few of the long list of treasures exhibited in the museum.

How To Reach:

The Archaeological Museum of Goa is located at the back of the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi which is very close to the Museum of Christian Art and other popular tourist attractions like Bom Jesus Basilica and St.Augustine’s Tower.

Best Time to Visit:

Goa will be at the best of its beauty during the peak season time from October to March, though it is a year round destination.

Entry Timings:

Goa Archaeological Museum can be visited between 10.00 AM and 5.00 PM

Note: The museum is closed for public on Fridays.

Indian Naval Aviation Museum

Indian Naval Aviation Museum is one of the two museums in India and the only Naval Aviation Museum in Asia. The glorious history of Indian Military is depicted in the form of wooden models, photographs explaining the significant battles, the milestones over the years.

What to see there?

You have an exhaustive list to get a deeper insight into the Indian Naval Military. The museum has TWO main galleries named as Viraat Gallery and Vikrant Gallery. The highlight of the museum is the display of the thirteen aircrafts arranged in the open air, of which many of them are the rarest ones across the world. Few in the list are Short Sealand Mk(IN 106), Fairey FireflyTT Mk1(IN 112), HAL HT-2(BX 748) and etc., Witness the wooden models of the Vikarant & Viraat, the popular aircraft carriers, photographs of the different aircrafts used over the years. Know about the sacrifice of the Indian Naval Military personnel who sacrificed their lives for the country, whose names are inscribed on one of the museum walls titled as “Shraddhanjali”.

How to Reach there?

The Indian Naval Aviation Museum is located at a distance of 6kms from the port town, Vasco da Gama, near the Bagmalo Beach. Built on a plateau, the museum overlooks the beach, a scenic location to enjoy.

Best Time to visit:

Goa is predominantly beautiful during the peak season time between October and March. Still, it is an year round destination to explore and enjoy.

Entry Timings:

The Indian Naval Aviation Museum can be visited between 9.30 AM and 5.30 PM . Please note the museum is kept closed on Mondays and National Holidays.

Calico Museum of Textiles

One of the finest collections of Textiles and other artefacts are available in the Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad, the “Must to visit” location while planning your tour to Gujarat. The Museum houses variety of textiles used from the ancient times and rare collection of idols and precious artefacts. You can know more about the evolution of Indian Textile Industry over the period.

What to see in Calico Museum:

Varied types of textiles used in the Mughal courts, Royal costumes, Regional Embroideries, textiles exclusively for exports to other countries, Tie dyed costumes are exhibited in Calico Museum. Besides these, numerous idols representing South India are show cased, an amazing collection to explore.

How to Reach Calico Museum?

Calico Museum is located very near to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at Ahmedabad, which can be easily accessed.

Best time to visit Calico Museum:

Between October and March, it is an ideal choice to visit Gujarat to enjoy the most comfortable climate. It is also recommended to plan your visits between July and September, the monsoon season in Gujarat.

Entry Timings:

The Guided tour is between 10.30 AM and 1.00 PM except on Wednesdays and listed holidays.

Note:

The guided tour restricts the number of participants to 20

Children below 10 years are not allowed

Children between 10 and 15 years are allowed only if accompanied by parent or guardian.

Photography and videography are not allowed inside the museum

The entire collections are under dim lights to preserve them from deteriorating. So, the visitors need to be patient until their eyes get adjusted to the lighting

The Museum is set up on different floors with different surface levels.

Keep your baggages and cell phones in your vehicles or at cloak room near the entrance.

Kite Museum

The kite museum at Ahmedabad houses large collection of various types of kites and papers exhibited with suitable illustrations and photographs. The design of the building is equally mesmerizing.

What to see in Kite Museum?

Enjoy the diversified collection of kites and the numerous variety of papers with different textures. Explore about the kites with the illustrations accompanied by beautiful paintings. The highlighted attractions of this kite museum are 16 feet long kite depicting Garba dance,kites with mirror work, Japanese kites and Radha Krishna kites.

How To Reach?

The Kite museum of Ahmedabad is in the Sanskar Kender, Paldi. You can reach the place in less than half an hour from Ahmedabad airport.

Best Time to Visit:

Between October and March, it is an ideal choice to visit Gujarat to enjoy the most comfortable climate. It is also recommended to plan your visits between July and September, the monsoon season in Gujarat.

Entry Timings:

The Paldi kite museum can be visited between 10.00 AM to 12 noon and 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM.

Note: The museum is closed on Mondays.

Musuems in Junagadh

Junagadh region in Gujarat is home for many wonderful museums.The archaeological museum in Gujarat is so prominent among the travelers that it houses the ancient collections of the remnants from the Somnath temple. Durbar Hall Museum and the natural museum in Sakkarbaug are the interesting locations to explore.

What to see in and around Junagadh?

Know about the history of Somnath temple from its remains in the Archaological museum. Marvel the grandeur of the Durbar Hall Museum which was once the court hall of the Nawabs. The museum is located near the entrance of the fort, housed inside the Royal palace.

How to reach the museums?

Somnath Archeological museum is at a distance of 79 kms from Junagadh. The Durbar Museum is inside the Junagadh Fort itself.

Best Time to visit:

Gujarat gives you the pleasant experiences during October to March. The monsoon season is equally good to visit between July and September.

Entry Timings:

Somnath Archaeological Museum is open to public from 9.00 AM to 12.15 PM and 2.30 PM to 6.00 PM.

Durbar Hall Museum is open from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM. Please note the Durbar Hall Museum is closed on Wednesdays, 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays of every month.

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.