Ahar Archaeological Museum


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 at the outskirts of Udaipur is the city of “Ahar”, which is a city of tombs and a known archeological 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 archeological museum. This archeological museum holds a lot of ancient artifacts that represent the cultural rich ness of India’s history. The Museum was created to display objects found in an excavation that was carried out in the area.

Things to do
If you go to Udaipur, take some time to go to Ahar, which is located at a comfortable distance of 3 kms from the city of Udaipur. Ahar Museum is a treasure trove for history lovers as some of its unusual assortment of antiques dates back to 10th century. Here you can see earthen pots, iron objects and other artifacts that used to be part of the lifestyle of primordial people. A metal figure of Lord Buddha of the tenth century is another key attraction that you should not miss when visiting the Ahar Museum. Above everything else, the museum portrays some of the best Hindu relics of ancient ages. In addition to the museum, the city is most well known for its cenotaphs, most magnificent of which is the one dedicated to Maharana Amar Singh. The cenotaphs are made out of marble and have exquisite carving. Another noteworthy cenotaph is of Maharana Snagram Sing, which has 56 pillars on its porch. In 1734, Maharana Sangram Singh was cremated here with his twenty-one wives.

Tips for travelers 
Since Ahar is only 3 kms from Udaipur, you can easily camp yourself at the city and then do a day trip to Ahar. When visiting the museum, don’t miss the famous Cenotaphs of Ahar. Photography is not allowed inside the Museum, so remember to leave your camera behind. 

How to reach 
Airport- The Maharana Pratap Airport is 19.4 km away from Ahar Cenotaphs. You can take a private cab to reach the Ahar Cenotaphs in about 30-40 minutes.

Railway Station- The Ahar Cenotaphs is about 5 km 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 away from the Ahar Museum.

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