Rajasthan Travel Tours Services

This is a personalised tour conducted in private cars for both business and leisure travellers and can be done on any day except Monday as the museums are closed on that day

The tour can be organised specially for people who wish to learn more about the heritage and culture of India.

The itinerary for this tour is flexible and one can choose to see any four or five museums from the ones given below, as per their interest. The pick up time will be 9.00 A.M and drop back at the hotel by 6.00 P.M.

AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Depicts the history of the Indian Air force & has a vast collection of aero planes and Armoury on display.

Timing: 10:00 am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday & Tuesday. 



ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Situated in the historic Red Fort, the museum exhibits objects that date back to the Mughal period. On view are manuscripts and "farmans" that demonstrate the fine art of calligraphy. Also on view are paintings, textiles and costumes. One section concentrates on relics of the 1857 war (First War of Independence) like maps and weapons.

Timing: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed :Monday & Government Holidays. 



CRAFTS MUSEUM
The Crafts Museum is a charming oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Mud huts with painted walls and thatched roofs, courtyards, terracotta horses recreating village shrines, craftsmen at work are some of the elements that add to the rural ambience of the place.
The museum houses traditional Indian crafts, wooden carvings and images, metalware, especially ewe Perdue objects from Bastar, West Bengal and Bihar, clay and terracotta pots, toys and images, folk and tribal paintings, jewellery and textiles.

Timing: July to September : 9:30am to 5:00pm
October to June : 9:30am to 6:00pm 
Closed : Monday and National Holidays.




GANDHI MUSEUM
Situated opposite Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum dedicated to the Father of the Nation and it has preserved some of his personal belongings. There are five pavilions one can go through that comprise of sculpture, photographs and paintings of Gandhiji and the history of the Satyagraha movement as well as the philosophy of 'ahinsa' (non-violence).

Timing: 10.00am To 5:30pm
Closed : Monday



GANDHI SMRITI MUSEUM
A collection of memorablia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an exhibition of dolls, showing important happenings in Gandhiji's life.
Also known as Birla house, this is where Gandhiji was shot dead while he was in the midst of a prayer meeting. His last steps from the house to the garden where he breathed his last, have been traced and made in concrete. 

Timing: 10.00am To 5:00pm (Open All Days)


INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL
Former residence of our late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi has now been converted into a museum giving us a peek into the life of such important personalities in our country. The area where she was shot by one of her own body guards has been demarcated. The house has some beautiful photographs of the prestigious Gandhi family.

Timing: 9.30am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday



NATIONAL GALLERY OF MORDERN ART
The museum houses an art reference library which has a vast collection of books. A collection of best contemporary art reproductions are on sale at the counter.

Timing: 10:00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday



NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The focus in this museum is on ecology. The various galleries takes the visitors through the gamut of the earth's natural resources. There are activity rooms for children and film shows from 11 am to 3 pm.

Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Monday



NATIONAL POLICE MUSEUM 
This museum takes us into the world of thrill and sensation as museum contains several thought provoking items all related to police, Crime & Criminals, from the ancient to the modern times. Exhibition acquired from different states and central police organisations both of Indian and Foreign Origin. Photography is allowed with permission. Museum has no admission fees.

Timing: 10.00am To 5:00 pm
Closed : Saturday & Sunday



NATIONAL RAIL MUSEUM
The Rail Transport Museum is a must for all rail buffs. There are models of train engines and coaches and it is a train-lovers delight. Its pride is a model of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853.

The locomotives here are all displayed in the open although there is a museum as well, which is a storehouse of information on the history of railways in India.

Its vintage displays include the still working oldest locomotive in the world; the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales Saloon (1875), Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon (1899), Maharaja of Baroda's Saloon (1886). The royal saloons are definitely worth a look for the elaborate interior design. To enter the royal saloons one has to buy a ticket.

The star attraction is the Fairy Queen, built in 1855, and considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engines of her age. Children can enjoy a ride on the miniature rail track.

Timing: April-Sep. 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Oct- Mar. 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Closed : Monday




NEHRU MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM
The residence of Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was converted into a museum after his death. The museum is a fascinating place to learn about the history of the Independence Movement.

There is a beautiful collection of photographs of the erstwhile Prime Minister, giving an account of his life. Besides this, the colonial building is equally interesting, with its teak panelled rooms with high ceilings, spacious verandas and well kept gardens.

School Programmes: 9:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Additional shows on Sundays and holidays in Hindi- 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Hindi Shows- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.




SANSKRITI KENDRA TERRACOTTA & METAL MUSEUM 
Collection of what is called "Everyday Arts" which houses only terracotta & metal artifacts depicting the story of life. The complex is a workshop and an Artists Studio where artisans work and also live the same complex in the Terracotta village. The museum was established by Shri Mulkraj Anand in 1979.
Timing: 10:00am To 5:00pm
Closed : Monday 



SHANKAR'S INTERNATIONAL DOLLS MUSEUM
One can find just about every kind of a doll one needs to see in Shankar's International Dolls Museum. There are about 6,000 dolls collected from over 85 countries and a third of the collection has been gathered from different parts of India. Each doll is resplendently dressed in costumes that represent the country or the region they come from.

Timing: 10:00am To 5:30pm
Closed : Monday & Government Holidays.

Package includes:
Pick up and drop from hotel in Delhi.
Services of an English speaking local guide.
Surface transportation in an air conditioned Car.
Sightseeing as per itinerary.
Parking, toll tax and all applicable taxes.

Package excludes:
Meals
Monument fees
Any other expenses of personal nature like tips, phone calls, alcoholic beverages etc.