City: Rajasthan
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What to do and see in Rajasthan, India: The Best Art Museums
Rajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, "Land of Kings") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the north western side of the India, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert") and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. Elsewhere it is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest.
Restaurants in Rajasthan
1. Ganesh Handicrafts
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5.0 based on 725 reviews
Ganesh handicrafts is a family owned traditional business house. Ganesh handicrafts found its roots in a very reputed Marwari Jain family. Seth shri SUMER CHAND JI ABANI Established this business half a century ago at footsteps of clock Tower (Ghantaghar). In early days Sardar market where clock tower is situated was a vibrant and thriving hub of trade in heart of Jodhpur. By then Jodhpur was a princely state with its capital at Meharangarh fort. Business acumen of Seth Late Shri SUMER CHAND JI ABANI laid a solid foundation stone cemented by ethics and value of Abani family. A commitment to quality, reliability and trust toward esteemed user of Handicraft supplied by Ganesh Handicraft made great stride and it became a well-known name in Jodhpur handicraft Industry. Seth Shri SUMER CHAND JI ABANI was one of pioneer in establishing Jodhpur as handicraft destination for world over.
Reviewed By DanielLifeguard - Island of Gozo, Malta
Great place for a wide variety of souvenirs, especially statues of all sizes and shapes. Camel bone, bronze, tiger eye stone, wood and others. They also have a wide selection of good priced textiles. Scarves, blankets and more. They have magnets as well.
2. Gem Plaza
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Gem Plaza is a jewellery house based in Jaipur since 1988. Here each article is exquisite and pure, intricate in fragility yet bold in its artistry; identifiable to the commoner yet has dignity that befits royalty. Since its very foundation, Gem Plaza has been pioneer of handcrafted jewellery and a synonym for exquisite craftsmanship. Our complete jewellery is manufactured in a state of art factory spread over a 10,000 sq.ft area situated at the Export Promotion Industrial Park in Sitapura. Along with employing 150 specialized craftsmen and a team of experienced designers, the entire production process starting from designing untill the final polish is done in-house. Gem Plaza believes in fair trade practices and hence only conflict-free stones and diamonds are sourced for our jewellery. Beautiful jewel pieces leave our portal everyday to reach many delighted customers and our collection can also be spotted in various exhibitions. We have a fun sense of colours and know how to turn each piece into a true statement, never forgetting that jewellery should have a soft, feminine and an elegant side...!
Reviewed By 2479CraigM
If you want to buy good value, amazing quality gems in Jaipur from a great business with integrity, head straight to Gem Plaza. My fiancé and I got engaged in India and were hoping to get a sapphire engagement ring made in Jaipur, if we could find the right gem for the right price. After shopping around a bit we stopped in to Gem Plaza on a whim. Not only did they have an amazing selection of rare sapphires (much better than the competition), but the service from Sakhil, whose family owns the business, was very informative and professional. There was no sales pressure whatsoever. After shopping around a bit more and finding nothing close to comparable in quality, we ended up returning to Gem Plaza the following day and purchasing a stunning and rare sapphire for a very fair price. After the sale was done, Sakhil ensured us he could have the ring made before we had to leave Jaipur, and he brought us to tour the factory where the family business makes its gems. Once we arrived at the factory we realized the scope of Gem Plaza’s business and had no doubt they are the ‘real deal’. We even got to see our ring being made. Adjacent to the factory is a remarkable museum founded by Sakhil’s family which contains one of the the most impressive collection of artifacts we’ve seen in our years of world travel. The museum itself is a work of art, and Sakhil took the time to walk through and explain many of the pieces to us. It was simply amazing. Even if you are not in the market for jewelry I would highly recommend that you visit this museum as it was by far the best we’ve seen in India. I can’t emphasize enough how gracious and hospitable Sakhil and his team were throughout the whole process - while our purchase was probably not a huge one in the grand scheme of their business, we were treated like royalty the entire time and every effort was made to give us lifelong memories of getting this special ring in Jaipur. We can’t recommend Sakhil and Gem Plaza enough if you want to buy any kind of jewelry in Jaipur. They have certainly earned our business in the future. Thanks again, Sakhil and team!
3. Gyan Museum
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
The museum is a tribute to Late Mr. Gyan Chand Dhaddha. It has varieties of Textiles, Mughal Rugs depicting the entire hunting scene- the rarest! The then prevalent playing cards, Silver Hukkas, Gorgeous Gemstones, Vintage Spectacles, Paintings of 19th century and older, the rarest inscriptions and everything else in-between-all showcased in the gallery! By appointments only - http://gyanjaipur.com/plan-your-visit/
Reviewed By Turkoosi - Tampere, Finland
This private collection of different cultural items from India is just amazing, collected with exquisite taste. The architecture of the museum is really beautiful, modern and simple, designed for the collection to give the best impression of it. We had also pleasure to meet the son of collector and have nice lunch in the garden.
4. Mukesh Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 139 reviews
Mukesh Art Gallery was born out of a vision to patronize the exceptionally talented local artists. Established in 2000 by Mr. Mukeshji Gupta who himself is an avid collector and connoisseur of art, the gallery currently works with over hundreds of artists and owns a curated collection of more than 14,000 awe-inspiring, exquisitely framed paintings in different styles and mediums which are thoughtfully displayed in an area of about 16,000 sq.ft. Besides this, the gallery also has a section of alluring handicrafts and marble articles along with framed museum quality prints.
Reviewed By Gift_Gift_Gift - Jaipur, India
We were attended by Mr Rohit on our visit to this art haven. Rohit was kind enough to show us around the entire gallery comprising of 6 floors, housing different styles and subjects of paintings. I'll stress here by saying that this is by far the most comprehensive art gallery I have ever been to. They have a massive-massive collection of paintings of all kinds like traditional Indian, Spiritual, Modern, vintage, watercolour, acrylic, sketches etc. You name it, they have it. They have paintings and prints within all budgets. I, personally loved the luxe section which displayed one of a kind paintings and also the Pichwai section is the most intriguing one as it housed a colossal collection of Pichwais. This is a must-visit place if you are an ardent art lover, and in case you aren't, you definitely will leave the gallery turning into one !!! Apart from holding masterpieces, which one would love to acquire for their homes, they also house a wide variety of paintings and prints that can be gifted too...Be rest assured about their authenticity, quality and services. Glad that the owner was keen and enthusiastically answering all our questions and educating us about various art forms all throughout our time there. A must-visit for those who wish to acquire something that would last them a lifetime and beyond.
5. Jitesh Arts
6. Gemstone Ganesh Museum
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Situated in the heart of the pink city, Jaipur is the Gemstone Ganesha Museum. Instilled in a beautiful 250-year-old heritage villa, also known as a "Haveli", This museum is one of it's kind in the city! The Haveli itself is a marvelous piece of art. It was built during the reign of local kings and bears similar aesthetics as the city palace. Most of the fresco work and architecture of yester remain as is. The restoration of the building is an ongoing process, hence gives you a first-hand look at the raw architecture and the glorious techniques of Jaipur's world-famous Architecture. With rooms and corners of the Haveli intact, we offer you a glimpse of life in Jaipur 200 years ago. Come experience the simple, yet Royal lifestyle of a lay man in Jaipur form 200 years ago.
Reviewed By yellowsmartSJJ
We wandered into this tiny place almost by accident - it has a very unassuming front - and were not really expecting a lot for the twenty rupees donation. We were therefore surprised and delighted by the number of beautifully carved and decorated statues inside. The owner came to speak to us (we were actually a high school group not a family but there isn’t an option for that on Tripadvisor) and we got a full tour. I kept expecting it to be a scam but although there was a clothing store and jewellery shop on the premises, there was no attempt at any form of sales pitch. Well worth a look if you’re passing.
7. Pratap Celebrity Wax Museum Jaipur
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Looking to Spend your Time wisely with Photography with Top celebs Wax Statues with added Visit to Horror House and 9D Cinema. Wax Museum Jaipur is a Perfect Place to Visit Today.
Reviewed By Depak1234
It was so good specially the 12d cinema it was so awesome and the mirror maze is good nd horror is so scary ... Staff specially the Manisha and sonl the best guide in wax museum
8. Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By PhilthetravellerXI - Avoca Beach, Australia
This interesting museum is in the middle of quaint Mandawa and worth a visit to have some glimpse of the region’s history with displays of dress, turbans, discussion of the various class systems and their dress habits plus formal wear on special occasions. Our group had a very knowledgeable guide who explained the various displays and history of the area. A lovely old building now made into the museum and worth the entry fee and guided tour, perhaps allow at least 90 minutes here.
9. Gallery Artchill
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Gallery Artchill Indian Modern & Contemporary Art, Gallery Artchill since 2008 which is a prestigious art space inside Amber Fort of Jaipur, a famous Heritage monument. This primarily responsible for introducing the concept of Contemporary Art in Rajasthan. The Gallery takes part in International Art Affairs to boost Indian art-awareness abroad & is keen to establish Art Exchange Program in order to introduce art across the borders & initiate art exchange between different countries. Artchill set yet another milestone in 2013 by launching The First Contemporary 3D Art Book in the World, ‘Mellifluence’ which carries the brilliant art by Akash Choyal. Being pioneer in Contemporary Art in the state of Rajasthan the Gallery is also official Cultural Partner with Le Meridien Jaipur in “UNLOCK ART” programme with them since 2009. Artchill has held a big Indian show as collateral to Venice Architecture Biennale 2014 , in Arsenal Nord ,Venice for 4 months , ‘India – The Revealed Mysteries’
10. Archaeological Museum
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
