What to do and see in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir: The Best Museums

March 31, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Discover the best top things to do in Jammu and Kashmir, India including Unlock Hundurman - Museum of Memories, Old Raku House, Gyap-Thago Heritage Home, Chakucraftsemporium, Rangdum Monastery, Hall of Fame, Indian Astronomical Observatory, Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts, Stok Palace Museum, Amar Mahal Museum.
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1. Unlock Hundurman - Museum of Memories

Hundurman Broq, Kargil India
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Unlock Hundurman - Museum of Memories

Hundurman, an abandoned Purgi settlement in Kargil located at the LOC (Line of Control), came under the territory of India post 1971 Indo-Pak conflict. The rediscovery of the settlement in the form of artefacts and memories has evolved into a living museum.. The experience is designed to give visitors a unique perspective into the history and culture of an otherwise unknown settlement of Kargil.

2. Old Raku House

Main Tukcha Near Ryabo Hostel, Leh 194101 India +91 99100 18012 [email protected] https://rakuhouse.in/museum/
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Old Raku House

The Old Raku House in main Tukcha, Leh is the official centre of the Flowering Dharma and the Alphonso Club. Nestled in the midst of quiet and serene poplar grove, Raku House is just at a distance of 15 minute walk from the Leh Market and is an excellent example of traditional Ladakhi House / Architecture.

3. Gyap-Thago Heritage Home

Stok Gyap-Thago, Leh 194101 India +91 99068 81323 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Gyapthagoheritagehome/
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Gyap-Thago Heritage Home

4. Chakucraftsemporium

Panditpora rainawari srinagar kashmir, Srinagar India +91 97961 08443
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Chakucraftsemporium

5. Rangdum Monastery

Rangdum Village, Kargil 194109 India http://www.india.com/travel/suru-valley/places-to-visit/monasteries-rangdum-monastery/
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Rangdum Monastery

6. Hall of Fame

Leh-Kargil Road, Leh India
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4.5 based on 1,741 reviews

Hall of Fame

Reviewed By RJTK

wonderful army museum is built by Indian Army with two floor with different kind of weaponry and apparels of army. it was built in memory of those brave Indian soldiers who gave their life in war with Pakistan.you got to see this museum...

7. Indian Astronomical Observatory

Hanle 194 101 India +91 1982 252 195 http://www.iiap.res.in/centers/iao
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Indian Astronomical Observatory

Reviewed By gsuhas - Pune District, India

At remote corner of northern boundary , some 300 kms from Leh, is at 15000 ft (4500 meters) altitude. Main mirror is of 2 meter diameter, remotely operated from Bangalore. The village has only one hope stay with 12 beds

8. Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts

147 Munshi Enclave, Kargil 194103 India +91 94192 89275 http://kargilmuseum.org/
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Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts

A family-operated, Public Museum dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of Munshi Aziz Bhat - A Silk Route trader, pioneer, visionary, social entrepreneur, collector, patriot, husband and father. Our museum offers anyone who visits, a rare glimpse into the Indian and Central Asian trader culture of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through its collection of artifacts and mercantile items, the museum exhibits the range of goods and services that were transported on the many maritime and overland trajectories of the Silk Routes. Apart from the commerce, the Silk Route memorabilia at the museum is an enduring peek into the lives of the many merchants, horsemen, herders, pilgrims, artisans, nomads and farmers who traversed these trader routes and evolved a culture that saw its ultimate demise with the growth of mechanized trade and reorganization of boundaries in the post-independence era.

9. Stok Palace Museum

Stok Palace, Leh 194101 India
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Stok Palace Museum

Reviewed By GlobalTravelerCritic - Agra, India

Stok Palace Museum has great details of antiques that past and present kings and their family has been using over the years. The King and Queen Dresses, photographs, coins, utensils, arm gear, and weapons. It gives a great insight into the lives of Ladhaki people and their kingdom, The museum is located inside Stolk Palace. It also has an open-air restaurant serving delicious food. Must Visit

10. Amar Mahal Museum

Nr. Tawi River, 180001 India http://www.karansingh.com/amml/build.htm
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Amar Mahal Museum

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