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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is situated at Irwin Road, Wellington House, Mysore, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya, Mysore, is situated in the city of Mysore which itself is rich in historical importance, The Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya is one of the National Museums of India. The museum has its headquarter in Bhopal. The museum is also known as the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya.The prime objective behind the establishment of Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya in Mysore, India was to protect as well as showcase the art and culture of traditional India. This would serve to inform as well as educate the people of the present times about the rich heritage left behind by those belonging to the yesteryears.The Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya, Mysore also acts as an institution to foster learning to those having an inclination towards imbibing the rural arts and crafts of India.The various exhibits at the Indira Gandhi Manav Sangrahalaya, Mysore consist of handicrafts belonging to various ages and even those of the present day. The other articles that are worthy of a mention include the embroideries of Gujarat as well as the terracotta sculptures of Rajasthan.The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya is also known to organize several exhibitions and workshops of traditional arts and crafts. It also organizes competitions to nurture new and young talents. Among these, the Rangoli Competition has achieved considerable amount of recognition.
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Mysore
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Closed OnEdit
Sundays and Mondays
Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- RRR Restaurant ; 2721/1-2, Sri Harsha Road, Gandhi Square, Hotel RRR, Mysore, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Mysore is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Mysore by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : There is an excellent bus service provided by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Vanities of tourist buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore and fare is about Rs 4 to 5 per km.
Train : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore, which is 140 km away. Bangalore is well connected to all the other cities in India. Direct trains are also available from Mumbai (Ajmer Ex), Delhi (Swarna Jayanti Ex), Kolkata (Howrah-Mysore Ex) and many other cities from all parts of the country. Mysore railway station- 0821-2521751.
Air : Mysore has a small domestic airport which is connected only to Bangalore. Bangalore is also the nearest international airport which is at a distance of 140 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities as well. Taxi services are available from Bangalore to Mysore which costs about Rs 4,000 for a round trip. Mandakalli Airport (Mysore Airport): 0821 259 6802.
Others : Tongas are horse driven carts that are also means of transport in Mysore. They will take you around the city but at slow and steady pace. If you want a close look at the city and catch some rare sights that you would not otherwise see then you could try this mode of transport.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire : 101.
- Ambulance :102.
