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Sight Address : Vintage car museum near Udaipur, Rajasthan Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Classic Car Museum, the Vintage Collection of cars is housed in the Garden Hotel which is at a distance of 2 km from the City Palace of Udaipur. The garages here display around twenty four vehicles. The collection of automobiles comprises of classic and interestingly rare transportation vehicles. The grand limousines and cars showcased in the collection belong to the House of Mewar and are still in perfect running condition. Visitors are privy to the display of the magnificent Rolls-Royce, 1939 Cadillac open convertibles, rare Mercedes models, 1936 Vauxhall and 1937 Opel models. The Collection has been curate for the benefit of vintage car-lovers from India and all over the world; it is probably the only collection of its kind in India about which the global and Indian press has written reams.

HistoryEdit

The Vintage & Classic Car Collection is a landmark in the city of Udaipur ever since it was inaugurated in February 2000. The grand limousines and cars showcased in the Collection belong to the House of Mewar and are still in perfect running condition. Visitors are privy to the display of the magnificent Rolls-Royce, 1939 Cadillac open convertibles, rare Mercedes models, 1936 Vauxhall and 1937 Opel models. The Collection has been curated for the benefit of vintage car-lovers from India and all over the world; it is probably the only collection of its kind in India about which the global and indian press has written reams. Awe-struck visitors to the Collection are narrated innumerable stories and anecdotes about the Maharanas of Mewar and their preferred Rolls-Royce or Mercedes customised at their request.The maharajas’ Vintage & Classic Car Collection is fascinating for car buffs, with 22 splendid vehicles, including a 1938 Cadillac with modifications for purdah and the beautiful 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom used in Octopussy.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning,afternoon

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

45 minutes to 2:0 hrs

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 80

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Shikarbadi Hotel ;  Goverdhan Villas Udaipur, Rajasthan 313002 ; Ph/M –  0294 258 3201 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Vintage Car Museum, Udaipur can be accessed by Taxi All the places are well connected by road.

BUS : Frequent Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) buses travel from the main bus stand near the Udaipol gate to other Rajasthani cities, as well as Delhi, Agra and Ahmedabad.Private buses, mostly leaving from Station Rd a little south of the main bus stand, operate to destinations including Kota (seat/sleeper Rs.150/200, seven hours), Bundi (Rs.160/220, seven hours), Jaipur (Rs.180/280, seven to eight hours), Jodhpur (Rs.180/250, fi ve to eight hours), Agra (Rs.300/400, 13 hours), Delhi (Rs.450/800, 12 hours), Ahmedabad (Rs.160/260, fi ve hours), Mumbai (Rs.400/600, 15 hours) and Mt Abu (seat Rs.150, four hours). AC buses costing around 50% more are available to Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai; Mumbai even has some Volvo AC services (seat/sleeper around Rs.1200/1500). You can get tickets from plenty of travel agencies, hotels and guesthouses, though you may fi nd commission charges are lower at the ticket offi ces near the departure area.

Train : Direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Chittaur, Jodhpur and Ahmedabad are available and the Railway Station is about 4 Km from the city center. The normal fare from anywhere in town is around Rs.50-100. For Reservation and Enquiry at the Railway Station, Contact Tel.: 131, 527390, 483979.

Air : Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur is located at Dabok, 22 km away from the heart of Udaipur city. Many domestic airlines connect the city to most of the major cities in India including Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi and Mumbai. Regular flight services are available from Udaipur to Delhi and Mumbai. Taxi services are offered at a rate of Rs 400 from airport to Udaipur city and reachable by Taxi in 35-45 minutes. International travelers can get connecting flights from Delhi International Airport, which is at a distance of 670 km.
Indian airlines office, Delhi gate- Ph 410999
Jet Airways – 2561105
Kingfi sher Airlines – 1800 2093030

Others : Most of the sightseeing places in Udaipur are centered on Lake Pichola and can be visited by foot. However, to reach the Arrraction hiring a three-wheeler is the best option– the normal fare anywhere in town is around Rs.30. Auto rickshaws (three-wheelers) and Tongas (horse-carts) are easily available as they are the cheapest mode of transport available within the tourist areas and throughout the city. Bicycles are also available on hire all over the city costing around Rs.50 per day.

Things to CarryEdit

Drinking water, Sun Glasses, Camera, Ware light cloths, apply sunscreem

Safety / WarningEdit

During summers, keep your sunglasses handy. Winter evenings may get a little chilly so carry some light jackets or drapes.

HelplineEdit

Fire 101
Police 100
Ambulance 108
Childline no. 1098
Railways Enquiry-131, 153

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