India /Madhya pradesh /Bhopal /Bhopal
Nishant Colony, Bhopal, Madhya PradeshEdit
Detail InformationEdit
Birla Museum, preserves the evidences and artefacts dating right back to the prehistoric period; whilst, providing its visitors a glimpse of the social culture of the primitive men. Other exhibits at the museum include tools and equipments that were used by primitive men during the Palaeolithic and Neolithic ages.Tourists are lured towards the scale model of Bhimbetka rock shelter exhibited in the museum, with ancient wall paintings of the Stone Age. Archaeologists can also find interest in the displays of stone sculptures, from the 7th to the 13th century, collected from the various archaeological sites. Coins, manuscripts and terracotta objects dating back to the period between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD are other exhibits at this museum.
Birla Mandir, Bhopal
HistoryEdit
Birla Museum is an archaeological museum set up in 1971. This one of its kind museum in Bhopal preserves the evidences and artifacts, dating right back to prehistoric periods. Items housed at the museum include tools and equipment that were used by primitive men during the Palaeolithic and Neolithic ages, coins, manuscripts and terracotta objects, all dating back to the period between 2nd century BC and 6th century AD.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed OnEdit
Monday
Best Season to VisitEdit
November to February.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : 5 per person
Kids Rs. : 5 per person
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : 50 per person
Kids Rs. : 50 per person
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Tourist taxis, mostly at airport, railway stations or through hotels and travel agencies is available in Bhopal. You can also hire a car from MP Tourism board. Bhopal has a large number of auto-rickshaws (rates negotiable) more commonly used and available everywhere in the city. Bhopal is also well connected to the major metros in India through many national highways.
Bus : Lots of bus facilities, public and private, are available in Bhopal. All cities in the state are connected to Bhopal by bus services. Overnight deluxe buses from Delhi, Gwalior and Jabalpur are available to Bhopal. Deluxe buses charge Rs. 3-4 per km.
Train : Bhopal Railway Station is a major railhead in Mumbai – Delhi broad gauge. It has connection trains to all major cities in India. Daily Shatabdi expresses shuttle between Bhopal and Delhi.
Air : Bhopal Airport, also known as Raja Bhoj Airport, is 15 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi Cab will charge about Rs 150, one way. Bhopal airport is connected to Mumbai, Indore, Gwalior and Delhi. International flights to Gulf cities like Sharjah and Dubai are operated from Bhopal.
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Things to CarryEdit
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Do not touch the artifacts on display and displayed in crystal gallery.
- Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
- Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
- Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
- Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100 / 2412121.
- Fire : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
