Folklore Museum, Jaisalmer

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Meher Bagh Garden, Garsisar Lake, Jaisalmer, India. Edit

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The Folklore Museum is a gold mine of information not just about Jaisalmer, but the rich cultural heritage of western Rajasthan. Established in 1984 by a N K Sharma,this museum is divided into six sections and has a rich collection of paintings, photographs, costumes, jewellery, camel and horse decorations and fossils. There are also articles connected with folk and cultural lifestyles in the museum. The locally styled wooden statues of Krishna and Radha, musical instruments, paintings and travelling temples ( kavad ) are all from the personal collection of the museum. It is a very informatory and intriguing Folk Art Museum, and is a must-see for tourists keen on learning about Jaisalmer

Folklore Museum, Jaisalmer

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8.00 AM – 6.00 PM.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Jaisalmer is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Jaisalmer by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

BUS : Rajasthan state buses connect Jaisalmer with neighboring cities. the worth of the tickets is just about Rs2-3 per kilometre. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Jaisalmer,Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner.

Train : Jaisalmer railway station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. it’s connected to Delhi (Jsm Dli Express), Jodhpur(Jsm Ju Express), Jaipur (Mandor Express) and alternative cities in India. This train takes concerning 6 hours for journey and price concerning Rs a hundred and twenty. Jaisalmer railway station: 02992-52406.

Air : There is no airport in Jaisalmer. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, that is at a distance of 285 Kilometre from Jaisalmer. The Jodhpur airport is connected to all different major cities of India. Pre-paid taxi service is offered from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, that prices concerning Rs 4000. Jodhpur airport : 0291 251 2934.

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