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Delhi Museum Tour
Package Highlight
Best Time: Open
Duration Time: 1000 Hrs to 1400 Hrs
Price Per Person: USD 65
Tour Attraction: National, Rail and Doll Museum
Tour Detail
Overview
Delhi is home to some of the best museums in India, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage, history, and art. A museum tour of Delhi is a must-do activity for history buffs, art lovers, and anyone interested in learning about India's diverse culture. Some of the popular museums to visit in Delhi include the National Museum, Indian Museum, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Gandhi Smriti, and National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum.
Most of the museums in Delhi are open from 10 am to 5 pm, and they are closed on Mondays. The entry fee for the museums varies from museum to museum, and some of them have free entry for Indian citizens. Foreign nationals are usually charged a higher fee.
Guided tours are available for most of the museums in Delhi, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the exhibits. Photography is generally not allowed inside museums, although some museums allow photography in specific areas or on payment of a fee.
Visitors can purchase souvenirs related to the museum and its exhibits at the souvenir shops located inside the museums. During peak tourist season, it is advisable to book tickets in advance to avoid long queues. Overall, a museum tour of Delhi is a great way to learn about India's rich cultural heritage and history.
Tour Details
Just like the history and the monuments, the museums of Delhi will fascinate any visitor who is curious to know the heritage of Delhi. Delhi museums are the perfect place to know about Indian Civilization. Museums in Delhi are a showcase of the past and the present. Art lovers would certainly love the splendid display of contemporary art as well as relics and artifacts of ancient India.
Shikhar Travels will make you visit:
NATIONAL MUSEUM - It is a veritable treasure house of India's glorious past. It houses among its collections the 5,000-year-old relics of the Indus Valley civilization, varied exotic paintings, old manuscripts, and mural paintings from Buddhist shrines in Central Asia. National Museum is the cultural gateway into India. Set up on August 15, 1949, the museum showcases antiques and historical memorabilia ranging from sculpture, carvings, paintings, jewelry, manuscripts, arts, and crafts.
RAIL MUSEUM - Rail Museum sprawling across 10 acres of land is a storehouse of information on the 150-years old history of railways in India. There are various models of trains, engines and coaches that are unique in the world, unmatched in splendor. It is also home to the model of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. Children love the ride in the toy train around the museum. The highlight of the museum is the Fairy Queen built in 1855, which is the best-preserved locomotive of its times.
DOLL MUSEUM - It is one of the most visited museums by tourists. One can find just about every kind of doll one needs to see in 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.
The above price includes:
- Sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle as per the programme.
- Services of local English-Speaking Guide as per programme.
- Monument Fee to the places visited as per the itinerary.
- Presently Applicable Taxes.
- 01 bottled water per person per day
Price does not include:
- Personal expenses such as hard of soft drinks telephone calls or tip etc.
- Any additional expenses caused by disturbance in program due to weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
- Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, or loss of goods.
- Camera Fees.
Please Note:
(1) The above price is based on a minimum of 02 people travelling together.
(2) We also provide meet and greet services in Delhi as under: -
- Upon your arrival, our good English-speaking office representative will wait for you at Delhi airport with a placard in his hand. Seeing your name on his placard you recognize him easily.
- He welcomes you at the airport with a smile & fresh marigold flower garlands and provides travel documents, cookies & one mineral water bottle for each person. He will take you from the airport to your hotel and will help you check in at the hotel.
- He explains all your travel documents and necessary travel related terms, cautions & informative tips.
- Our extra services for the above meet and greet services will be USD 60 for two people.
- Apart from this we also provide pre-post tour services, if you wish we take you to Agra to witness Taj Mahal, epitome of love or vibrant Jaipur, a historical pink city.
Please advise if you wish to avail other services through us.
Frequently asked questions
Q- What are some of the must-visit museums in Delhi?
A- Some of the must-visit museums in Delhi include the National Museum, the Indian Museum, the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, the Gandhi Smriti, and the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum.
Q- What are the opening and closing timings of the museums in Delhi?
A- The opening and closing timings of the museums in Delhi vary from museum to museum. Generally, the museums are open from 10 am to 5 pm, and most of them are closed on Mondays.
Q- What is the entry fee for the museums in Delhi?
A- The entry fee for the museums in Delhi varies from museum to museum. Some museums have free entry for Indian citizens, while others charge a nominal fee. Foreign nationals are usually charged a higher fee.
Q- Can I take photographs inside the museums in Delhi?
A- Photography is generally not allowed inside the museums in Delhi. However, some museums allow photography in specific areas or on payment of a fee.
Q- Are there any guided tours available for the museums in Delhi?
A- Yes, guided tours are available for most of the museums in Delhi. These tours are usually conducted by museum staff and provide a deeper understanding of the exhibits.
Q- Is there a discount available for students at the museums in Delhi?
A- Yes, most of the museums in Delhi offer a discount to students on the production of a valid student ID card.
Q- Can I purchase souvenirs at the museums in Delhi?
A- Yes, most of the museums in Delhi have a souvenir shop where you can purchase items related to the museum and its exhibits.
Q- Is it necessary to book tickets in advance for the museums in Delhi?
A- It is not necessary to book tickets in advance for most of the museums in Delhi. However, during peak tourist season, it is advisable to book tickets in advance to avoid long queues.
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