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1. Ahar Cenotaphs and Museum, Udaipur.
About 3 kilometers (2 miles) east of Udaipur, Ahar is a small town famous for the cenotaphs of the royal rulers and an archaeological museum. There are regular state buses from the city; you can even hire a private taxi to Ahar. Here you will come across cenotaphs of 19 Mewar rulers built over four centuries. Take a walk around this royal cremation ground; take a closer look at the cenotaph of Maharana Amar Singh, it is massive and beautifully carved complete with embellished domes and arches.
2. Albert Hall, Jaipur.
The Albert Hall is a picturesque remnant of the British Raj in Jaipur. The foundation stone of the building was laid by Prince of Wales Albert in 1868 and for many years the palace was used for recreation by Jaipur’s kings. It was only in 1887 that the Albert Hall Museum (also known as the Central Museum) was established. One of the oldest museums of Rajasthan, it displays Rajasthan’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Galleries are exclusively dedicated to dressing styles of Rajasthani tribes and classes; art of henna or Mehendi; and Rajasthan’s music and art forms. Other exhibits include traditional Rajasthani puppets, miniature paintings, and rare samples of metal and wood craft, textiles, pottery pieces, armaments. A Persian carpet and an Egyptian Mummy are also housed in the museum.
3. Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Jaipur.
Hand printed textiles are a traditional and much admired craft of Rajasthan. The Anokhi Museum is a unique attempt to preserve and showcase this art to the world. Housed in a beautifully restored pink haveli, the museum offers an up-close look at this art. Its many exhibits show the development of hand-printed textiles under successive generations of Rajput rulers. The museum showcases the rich history of hand printed textiles in Rajasthan and also offers a change to learn from the old styles and even experiment with the new. While here, you can tour the beautiful collection of historical textiles and also watch an artisan at work.
4. Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery, Goa.
Undoubtedly one of Goa’s most popular museums, the Archaeological Museum & Portrait Gallery is housed in the abandoned convent of St. Francis of Assisi, adjacent to Se Cathedral in Old Goa. Set up in 1964 and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the collection at the museum is displayed in eight galleries which include antiques, coins, ceramics, bronze statues, photographs, paintings and sculptures from the prehistoric to the late medieval period. Most popular of the lot are the sculptures of Hindu deities such as the Uma Mahesh sculpture.
5. Arts village in Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
A beautiful historical village amidst ruins of tombs and gardens, Hauz Khas offers an ethnic ambience and a unique shopping experience. As you stroll along the meandering lanes of this crafts village, you will be surprised by the eclectic range of shops offering everything from designer labels, traditional ensembles, paintings, antique silver artifacts, carpets, jute footwear, to curios and some fine dining restaurants. Lot of these restaurants such as Village Bistro’s Terrace in the Sky overlook the remnants of an ancient college, making it ideal for an alfresco candle-lit dinner.
6. Bagore-ki-Haveli, Udaipur.
Bagore ki Haveli is a beautiful mansion on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangaur Ghat. Built in 1751 by the then Prime Minister of Mewar, Amirchand Badwa, this elegant haveli has now been converted into a museum of traditional puppetry, and holds musical performances every evening. There are some hundred rooms in the haveli with terraces, corridors, courtyards and balconies, but only a few display ethnic costumes and modern art. Browse the Queen’s Chamber and appreciate the quintessential Mewar painting, in addition to the two peacocks made of small pieces of colored glass.
7. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur.
Your trip to Udaipur is incomplete without seeing some gems of Rajasthani folk art. Visit Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal and pan through its brilliant range of folk articles from Rajasthan including ornaments, masks, puppets, traditional dresses, folk musical instruments, dolls, folk deities and miniature paintings. Located near Chetak Circle in Udaipur city, the museum gives you a glimpse into the culture and tradition of Rajasthan especially the Mewar region. In fact, the Lok Kala Mandal is a part of a program that exhibits the best in art and craft work of Mewar, given the popularity of Rajasthani handicraft and objet d’art world-over.
8. Birla Planetarium, Jaipur.
While Jantar Mantar is the original attraction for astronomy enthusiasts in Jaipur, The Birla Planetarium is a modern and as interesting activity. One of the many such centers built by one of India’s premier industrialists, the Birla Planetarium is very popular with school children and tourists in Jaipur. The planetarium conducts sky shows and other audiovisual education programs that educate young visitors on the many wonders of the universe.
9. City Palace And Museum, Jaipur.
The erstwhile residence of Jaipur’s royal family, a part of the palace has been opened to the general public as a museum. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II built this ornate palace as a royal retreat in the early part of the 18th century. Now a museum to Rajasthan’s royal way of life, the museum features numerous treasures of the royal family, such as jewelry, royal attire, weapons, vessels, and other items of daily use. Along with the exhibits, the palace complex is a striking attraction. Its many palaces, gardens, gates, and royal halls are beautifully designed and intricately decorated. Complemented by the many treasures on display, the city palace brings its royal past vividly to life.
10. City Palace and Museum, Udaipur.
City Palace is Rajasthan’s largest palace complex and stands on the east bank of the serene Lake Pichola. The palace offers grand sweeping views of Lake Palace hotel and Jag Mandir on one side, and Udaipur city on the other. Built of marble and granite in 1725 by Maharana Udai Singh, the palace today is home to the 74th Maharana of Udaipur, Shri Arvind Singh and his family. A fine blend of medieval Indo-European architecture, you will be amazed by the sheer lavishness of its courtyards, overlapping partitions, terraces, corridors and lush green gardens. When at City Palace, also tour the in-site museum, Pratap Museum, housing an impressive collection of old sculptures and inscriptions.
11. Government Museum And National Art Gallery, Chennai.
Dating back to the late 19th century, the Government Museum and National Art Gallery is one of the oldest museums in India, and serves as a gateway to India’s rich past and colorful culture through a range of extensive exhibits. Sprawled across 16.25 acres, the museum complex has 46 galleries with exhibits on archeology, zoology, botany, numismatics, anthropology, traditional and contemporary art, in addition to a separate museum for children.
12. Himachal State Museum and Library, Shimla.
The Himachal State Museum and Library was established in 1974 in an endeavor to preserve Himachal Pradesh’s rich culture. While the museum is mainly known for its Pahari miniature paintings that depict the simple lifestyle of the hill folk during the pre-British eras, it also exhibits Mughal and Rajasthani miniature paintings, relics from the Stone Age, magnificent wall paintings from the palace of Chamba and stone sculptures. The building in which the museum is housed is an attraction in itself due to its colonial architecture. The library within the museum is a treasure-trove of ancient documents and manuscripts.
13. Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur.
Jaigarh Fort is an archetypical Rajput fortress - moated, built on the top of a scraggy hill, with might walls that stretch for miles across the Aravalli hills. Built by successive generations of Rajput rulers between the 15th to 18th centuries, Jaigarh is especially remarkable as most of the original structure is still intact. The fort first served as an armory and many of its products are on display, such as the canon Jaivan - the world’s largest canon on wheels. The engineering and design of the fort is an impressive reminder of Rajasthani skills. The fort has a unique water harvesting system and a network of canals to ensure water supply to Amer Fort.
14. Maharana Pratap Memorial, Udaipur.
The life-size bronze statue of gallant warrior Maharana Pratap and his loyal horse Chetak, stands tall atop Moti Magri (Pearl Hill). Overlooking the calm waters of Fateh Sagar Lake, this memorial was built by Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar with the help of a pubic trust. From the hill you can capture in your lens some wonderful views of Fateh Sagar Lake, the sandstone and white-washed houses of Udaipur city, the ramparts of an ancient fort and the sprawling Japanese Rock Garden. Scores of visitors climb up the hill to pay tribute to Maharana Pratap, the brave ruler of Mewar, and his favorite horse ‘Chetak’ that carried its master to every battlefield and stood by him till he breathed his last.
15. Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Udaipur.
If you are looking for a church in Udaipur, visit Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral in front of St. Paul’s School in Bhupalpura. The cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Udaipur.
16. Ranthambore School of Art, Ranthambore.
The Ranthambhore School of Art at Sawai Madhopur exhibits and sells beautiful paintings of the Great Indian Tiger against the dense foliage. This is in an attempt to spread awareness about Project Tiger. Youngsters from the local villages are provided vocation training, and inspired to infuse life into the conservation efforts through paintings, demonstrations and talks. Artists from this school are often invited to exhibit their paintings at prestigious art galleries across the globe.
17. State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art , Khajuraho.
Get a taste of Madhya Pradesh's vibrant tribal culture through the museum's collection of metal craft, woodcraft, tribal and folk paintings, tattoos, jewelry, terracotta sculptures, masks, statues and bamboo flutes. Many of these are masterpieces. Forms, styles and designs that have evolved over centuries.
18. Taj Museum, Agra.
Part of the main Taj complex, the Taj Museum was established in 1982 is the erstwhile Naubat Khana or Jal Mahal. A veritable treasure trove of historical artifacts and documents relating to the construction the Taj Maha, the museum has many other exhibits dating back to the Mughal era.
19. Tea Museum and processing unit, Munnar.
On a sightseeing excursion in Munnar, a trip to the Tea Museum run by Tata Tea is highly recommended. The museum has been built in the Nallathanni estate of Tata Tea. Its collection of memorabilia and artifacts takes you back in time when the tea industry had just begun to make its presence felt in Munnar in 1880s. Browse the museum for its array of curios, photographs and machineries, each depicting important events that contributed to a flourishing tea industry. While panning through the museum, you are bound to notice and compare the rudimentary tea roller with the modern fully automated tea factory.
20. The Faraway Tree Gallery, Chennai.
Located in the heart of Chennai city, The Faraway Tree Gallery is one of the newest additions to Chennai’s art fraternity, seeking to identify and promote new talent. It provides a platform to upcoming artists to showcase their skill. Pan through its impressive collection of contemporary art by popular local artists and budding painters, and you can even buy a piece if you like it.
21. Norbulingka, McLeodganj.
In 1754, the Seventh Dalai Lama created an institute to preserve Tibet’s arts and sciences within the Norbulingka Palace, the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas, which was located some two kilometres outside of Lhasa, Tibet’s capital. The Norbulingka Palace was constructed according to the foundation proportions of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, known as Avalokiteshvara. The same guiding principle underpins both the philosophy and architecture of the Norbulingka Institute located at Sidhbari, 18 kms from McLeodganj. The temple at Norbulinka is an impressively tall one and yet, is a very personal space wherein resides the true gem that is the visual and spiritual heart of the Norbulingka Institute; this is the gilded copper statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha - at once a radiant and serene, it is also a stunning piece of art.
22. Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Trivandrum.
Sree Chithra Art Gallery is located adjacent to the Napier Museum, about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) from the Trivandrum railway station and 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the international airport. Set up in 1935, this art gallery draws connoisseurs from the world over who come here to view the genius of the Indian painters. Browse the gallery for its motley collection of century-old, original world famous paintings by the likes of Raja Ravi Verma, Jamini Roy, the Russian painter-cum-philosopher Nicholas Roerich, KCS Panicker and Svetlova among others. Of course, the highpoint remains the colorful brush strokes of local artist Raja Ravi Verma.
23. Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), McLeodganj.
In August 1959, within a few months of arriving in India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama established the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA). To prevent ancient traditions and skills from vanishing and also to strengthen them, TIPA preserves and develops the skills of traditional Tibetan performing arts like dance, music and opera. Today, TIPA has over a hundred members. This includes artistes, instructors, administrative staff and craftsmen. TIPA sends its troupes to perform in different Tibetan settlements to keep the flame of its culture alive. Performances are also held at McLeodganj and other places in India. TIPA’s troupes have performed in twenty different countries and on an average, the artistes undertake five to six tours every year.
24. War Memorial and Kangra Art Gallery., McLeodganj.
The town of Dharamsala is the administrative headquarters of the district of Kangra. This lies below McLeodganj along the same set of hills. The Kotwali Bazaar is the main thoroughfare which connects up to McLeodganj. Two of the area’s ‘must do’ places are located here – the War Memorial and the Kangra Art Gallery. The War Memorial commemorates the war heroes of Himachal Pradesh. The Kangra Art Gallery is located in the heart of Dharamsala. This has artefacts that date back to the fifth century. The displays include the area’s famous miniature paintings. The gallery also houses sculptures, pottery, anthropological artefacts, coins, jewellery and manuscripts. 'Shaminas', canopies, and dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, intricately carved 'jalis' that once served a windows or railings, lintels and 'pandals' - small platforms - are also on display.
25. Dogra Art Gallery, Jammu.
Located in the Mubarak Mandi, the complex of old palaces, the Dogra Art Gallery began as a small display of the heritage and traditions of Jammu’s Dogra community in the 1960s. This has grown to become a representative collection of the rich heritage of the Dogra clans as well as that of the Jammu region. The martial tradition of the Dogras figures prominently in the gallery – and a variety of weapons are on display. One exhibit is a bow that is believed to have been used by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Portraits of the various Dogra rulers of Jammu and Kashmir adorn a section. There is an excellent collection of around eight hundred works of the remarkable miniature paintings of the area and the major schools are all there and include paintings from Basohli, Kangra and Jammu.
26. Mubarak Mandi, Jammu.
Mubarak Mandi is a cluster of old palaces of the princely rulers and dates back a couple of centuries. The first structure is believed to have been built around 1710. On the edge of a cliff overlooking the river Tawi, this complex was built atop a hillock with a view of the old city. The days when caparisoned elephants would carry princes and princesses to and from the palaces may be gone and the hillock may have become densely populated, but much of the old elegance and aura is still there. The old ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and the Pink Hall are two of the most striking structures; the latter houses the Dogra Art Gallery. Apart from the royal apartments, this cluster has several halls and rooms that were used for state events and public functions – and other striking structures are the Durbar Hall, Grey Hall and the Green Hall.
27. Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum, Bangalore.
If you are an art lover, don’t give this a miss. This gallery has two halls of exhibits ranging from paintings to sculptures and other artifacts, some of which date back to the Indus Valley civilization. The gallery has about 600 paintings displayed through the year. On the ground floor, you’ll see the paintings of K Venkatappa -- a panoramic view of the Ooty Lake, view from Church Hill - Ooty, Nilgiri Mountains, Kodaikanal, Sunrise in Ooty and a painting on Monsoon are just some of them.
28. Descent of the Ganges and Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram.
A little away from the Ganesha Mandapam is a giant wall of open-air bas relief depicting the ‘descent of the Ganges’. In fact, the rock to the right hand side is called Descent of the Ganges and the one to the left, Arjuna’s Penance. It is quite fascinating how all the figures have been carved in a way that they either face the central cleft or appear to be moving towards it, and have their hands up in admiration. Another interesting depiction is that of a cat meditating near the leg of the bigger of the two elephants.
29. Sculpture Museum, Mahabalipuram.
Sculpture Museum is a must-do on your trip to Mahabalipuram. It opens up a world of sculptures most of which are depictions of gods and goddesses’ from Hindu mythology. On display are over 3000 sculptures, monolithic statues, chariots, sculpted reliefs and paintings that leave the history lover in you spellbound. The exhibits here are of immense historical significance, and reflect the glory of the bygone era.
30. Rock Garden, Chandigarh.
The astonishing Rock Garden of Chandigarh is located in Sector 1, near the Sukhna Lake. Spread over an area of 40 acres, it is a testament to artistic brilliance achieved from items one might consider crash. For this stunning amalgamation of courtyards, sculptures, pathways, and mosaics is made entirely of industrial and residential waste and junk. An iconic attraction in Chandigarh, the Rock Garden is a interesting study of art and imagination.
31. The Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh.
The Government Museum and Art Gallery is one of the most important and impressive multi-dimensional museums in India. With a collection that predates even the partition of India, the Museum showcases its very rich collection of Gandharan sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings, as well as a Natural Science Museum, with separate sections for evolution of life, evolution of man and even dinosaurs in India. The exhibits aside, the Museum building alone is worth a visit. Designed by Le Corbusier himself, and located in the heart of the city, the museum is housed in a sprawling campus which also offers stunning views of the Shivalik range that surrounds the city.