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Government Museum, Police Line Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 305001, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Government Museum was opened in 1984. It houses a great collection of wood and marine fossils and gives an insight into the geological past of the area. Sculptures from the earliest townships of Kiradu and Lodurva dating back to the 12th century and the graceful youth of those times can be traced in the Government Musuem in Jaisalmer. Most types of common marine fossils, buried in shale, limestone, and sandstone and initially laid down in prehistoric seas, are likely to be found in the Government museum in Jaisalmer. Many of the hard-shelled invertebrates and early vertebrate animals are fairly well represented in the fossil record, while soft-bodied animals, such as sea anemones and worms, can also be seen in Government Museum in Jaisalmer. The large collection of wood and marine fossils in the museum gives an insight into the geological past of the area. The sculpture from the ancient townships of Kiradu and Lodurva dating back to the 12th century pulsate with youth and grace and depict the artistic skill of the time.
Government Museum, Jaisalmer
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
10: 00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Closed OnEdit
Fridays
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 to 45 minutes.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 5 – 10 /-
Kids Rs. : Rs. 2 – 5 /-
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 50 /-
Kids Rs. : Rs. 25 /-
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Midtown restaurant ; Gopa Chowk, opposite to Government Authorized Bhang Shop, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001 ; Ph/M – 094 14 052144 ; Food Serve – N.A.
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.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before Puchasing Any Product Confirm The Price Form Local People.
HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Jaisalmer – 02922252100.
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
