Thriving cultures lying safely in the folds of time
Mastering the art of perfect adventure for 27+ years in the wild.This palace displays a superb blend of Oriental and European style. Peacocks stroll around the palace, which has been partly transformed into a hotel. The intricate filigree work and latticework exhibit the refinements and delicacy of craftsmanship. The palace museum...
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Mani Bhawan
MumbaiLocated on leafy Laburnum Road, a quiet lane named after its shady trees, Mani Bhavan is the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storeyed structure that now houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life...
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Mattancherry Palace
KochiThe Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in the 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. The coronations of many Rajas of Kochi were held here. The palace has a fine collection of mythological mural...
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Museum of History & Heritage
TrivandrumOccupying a handsome 120-year-old heritage building within the Kerala Tourism complex, this intelligently presented museum traces Kerala's history and culture through superb static and multimedia displays. Exhibits range from Iron Age implements to bronze, wood...
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Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology (NIT)
GangtokThe most prestigious research institute of its kind in the world, NIT is a treasure of vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues and rare Thankas (colourful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy). t is built in the Tibetan architectural style amidst...
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Napier Museum
TrivandrumThe Napier Museum is one of the most beautiful buildings in Trivandrum. The red and white color main building of museum stands out in middle out of manicured gardens. Its unique design has gothic roof and minarets but it is in bright colored. The Napier museum’s...
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National Folk Heritage Museum
ThimphuIf one wants to see a glimpse of Bhutanese traditional lifestyle, their values and heritage, Folk Heritage Museum is the ideal place to visit. The museum was established in 2001 and is set in a 3 story timber and rammed earth building which still hold its authenticity. The museum artefacts...
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National Library Museum
ThimphuNational Library of Bhutan or NLB was established in 1967 and possesses a wide collection of 6100 Bhutanese and Tibetan books, xylographs and manuscripts as well as 9000 printing boards and wooden printing blocks for religious books. It has one of the largest holdings of...
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National Memorial Chorten
ThimphuThe National Memorial Chorten is a Memorial Stupa of Thimphu, which is also known as the Thimphu Chorten. It is a stupa located on the Doeboom Lam in the southern-central end of the city. The National Memorial Chorten is a stupa that was built in the year 1974 to honour...
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National Museum
ColomboA large 9th Century stone Buddha greets you with an enigmatic smile as you enter Sri Lanka’s premier cultural institution, which gets better each year. In galleries dating back as far as 1877, you’ll encounter all manner of art, carvings and statuary from Sri Lanka’s ancient...
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Paro National Museum
ParoThe National Museum is a place which has a flaunting art and traditions, it has six floors, each of them narrating a unique tale from the past. One can see paintings, art pieces, animal masks and many more facets of the rich culture. Constructed in 1649 as a watchtower against...
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Prince of Wales Museum
MumbaiFounded in the early years of the 20th century, the museum houses approximately 50,000 exhibits of ancient Indian history as well as objects from foreign lands, categorized primarily into three sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History. The museum houses...
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