Udaipur is known as the “Venice of the East” or “City of Lakes” and is the crown jewel of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Located on the outskirts of Udaipur is the city of “Ahar”, which is a city of tombs and a known archaeological site. It is famous for being the cremation ground of rulers of Mewar. It has 372 tombs of the kings and queens of Mewar. Apart from the cenotaphs of the Royal rulers, Ahar is also known for its archaeological museum. This archaeological museum holds a lot of ancient artifacts that represent the cultural richness of India’s history. Ahar Museum was created to display objects found in an excavation that was carried out in the area. You can find more information about Udaipur and its precious museum in this guide to Ahar Museum.
Things to do
If you go to Udaipur, take some time to go to Ahar, which is located at a comfortable distance of 3 km (1.9 mi) from the city of Udaipur. Ahar Museum is a treasure trove for history lovers as some of its unusual selection of antique objects from the 10th century. Above everything else, the museum portrays some of the best Hindu relics of ancient ages. Inside the museum, you may not find ample collection, but whatever is there is enough to keep you awe-struck.
Sculptures
You will find a variety of sculptures in Ahar Museum. A metal figure of Lord Buddha of the 10th century is a key attraction that you should not miss when visiting the Ahar Museum.
Miniature paintings
There is a section completely dedicated to miniature paintings and attention to detail within the paintings leaves the visitors in awe of the artists.
Excavated objects
Here you can see earthen pots, iron objects and other artifacts that used to be part of the lifestyle of primordial people.
Publications for sale
You can also find some original publications on sale in the book shop of Ahar Museum. Some of the noteworthy publications are: Treasures of Albert Hall Museum, Alwar Museum, Udaipur Museum, Jantar Mantar, Protected Monuments of Udaipur, Protected Monuments of Bharatpur division, etc.
Ahar Cenotaphs
In addition to the museum, the city is most well known for its cenotaphs, located right beside it. The most magnificent of which is the one dedicated to Maharana Amar Singh. The cenotaphs are made out of marble and have exquisite carvings. Another noteworthy cenotaph is of Maharana Sangram Singh, which has 56 pillars on its porch. In 1734, Maharana Sangram Singh was cremated here with his 21 wives.
Travelers tips
Since Ahar is only 3 km (1.9 mi) from Udaipur, you can easily camp yourself in the city and then do a day trip to Ahar.
Photography
Photography is not allowed inside the museum, so remember to leave your camera behind.
Facilities
Drinking water, toilets, and ample parking are available at the museum premises.
Entry fee
There is no entry fee charged for visiting Ahar Cenotaphs, however, to visit Ahar Cenotaph museum a nominal fee is charged, details of which are in the ticketing section below. When visiting the museum, don’t miss the famous Cenotaphs of Ahar just beside it.
Nearby
Apart from the cenotaphs, you can also visit some other interesting places close to the museum, such as the Gangodbhav Kund, Meera Temple and Shiv Temple.
How to get there
Airport
The Maharana Pratap Airport is 19.4 km (12 mi) away from Ahar Cenotaphs. You can take a private cab to reach the Ahar Cenotaphs in about 30 to 40 minutes.
Railway station
The Ahar Cenotaphs is about 5 km (3.1 mi) away from the Udaipur Railway Station. You can hire a local auto-rickshaw or a taxi to reach your destination.
Public transport
You can reach Udaipur via government-run buses. The transport corporation of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh run regular deluxe and non-deluxe buses to and from Udaipur. The Udaipur city is very well connected via NH8, making it an ideal location for road trips. The bus stand of Udaipole is found 3.5 km (2.2 mi) away from Ahar Museum.
How to book tickets
Posted by Ahar Museum on Tuesday, 28 January 2020
You do not need to pre-book the tickets to the museum as you can buy them when you reach the museum site. There is no ticket required for visiting the cenotaphs. However, ticket prices for the museum are given below:
General ticket: Indian nationals: INR 20; foreigners: INR 100 (1.5 USD)
Student tickets: Indian nationals: INR 10; foreigners: INR 50 (1 USD approx.; ID card required)
The museum offers free entry for children below seven years of age. On the recommendation of education institutes, student groups can enter the museum for free every day between 10am and 12 pm. Every year, there is free entry to Ahar Museum on some special days such as on 30th March, Rajasthan Diwas, World Heritage Day on 19th April, World Museum Day on 18th May and World Tourism Day on 27th September.
Ahar Museum information
Ahar Museum
Address: Ahar, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001
Opening hours: 9:45am - 5:15pm (closed on Mon)
Official website: Ahar Museum
Department of tourism: Visit Udaipur
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