The Thar Heritage Museum: Best time, nearby places, timings, ticket fee, location, Jaisalmer

The Thar Heritage Museum: Best Time, Nearby Places, Timings, Ticket Fees, Location

The Thar Heritage Museum in Jaisalmer collects and preserves ancient and contemporary folk art of That Desert. This museum attracts thousands of visitors every year and is a must on every traveler's itinerary. 

Planning to visit Jaisalmer shortly? Keep reading this guide to know more about Thar Heritage Museum, its location, timings, and ticket fees. This article also tells you about other places near this museum. 

About Thar Heritage Museum 

Jaisalmer isn't just about sand dunes, its fort and beautiful havelis. This town is home to a private museum devoted to local culture and hiistory. It is owned by Shri LN Khatri who also sruns a handicraft shop in Jaisalmer. 

The objects on display are:

• Images  of local customs, ceremonies of births, deaths, etc. 
• Turbans worn by local people.
• Utensils of the kitchen.
• Fossils recovered around Jaisalmer.
• Musical instruments. 

What's more, Thar Heritage Museum has a snakes and ladders game which explains the evolution of Hinduism. 

Location of Thar Heritage Museum 

Thar Heritage Museum is located in Gramin Haat, ONGC Colony, Jaisalmer. You will have to drive on Ramgarh Road for some distance to find this destination. 

Thar Heritage Museum Ticket Fees 

• Indians- INR 30 per person
• Foreigners: INR 70 per person

Timings Thar Museum 

Thar Heritage Museum is open on all seven days of the week from 9 AM to 6 PM. 

Best Time to Visit Thar Museum

The best time to visit Thar Heritage Museum is during winters and spring i.e. October- March. 

Nearby Places Thar Museum

There are several interesting places to explore near Thar Museum Jaisalmer. Some of these are:

• Jaisalmer Fort - Don't miss the golden - coloured Jaisalmer Fort, which is perhaps one of the few living forts in India. This magnificent structure has several pretty palaces, gates and courtyards. 
• Salimsingh Haveli - The word haveli means 'palace.' Builtby a minister a raja of Jaisalmer, Salimsingh haveli has intricately designed balconies, windows, doors and rooms. 
• Patwon ki Haveli - Patwon ki Haveli is one of the biggest mansions in Jaisalmer. More than 200 years old, Patwon ki Haveli also has majextic arches, doorways, courtyards and balconies. Entry fee is Rs. 100 per person. 
• Bada Bagh - Jaisalmer is not just a desert. Drive 6 kilometers north and you will find a pretty garden or Bada Bagh. This grove has several fruit-laden trees and is very close to a complexof cenotaphs or memorials to Jaisalmer royals. 
• Desert National Park - Do you know that Thar Desert has a thriving wildlife? Hop into a jeep and meet deer, antelopes and other wild animals in the desert. 
• Kuldhara Village - 49 minutes southwest of Jaisalmer is the haunted village of Kuldhara. All the houses of this village are intactbut nobody knows where its inhabitants are! 
• Sam Sand Dunes - Jaisalmer is synonymous with sand dunes and the best place to see these natural formations is in the village of Sam. 
• Gadisar Lake - A beautiful lake awaits you at Gadisar village in Jaisalmer. This waterbody was dug more than 600 years ago. 

The Thar Heritage Museum :Best Time, Nearby Places, Timing, Ticket Fees, Location