Gadissar Lake, Jaisalmer
For anyone interested in seeing the culture of Jaisalmer on display through the ages, the Lok Sanskritik Sangrahalaya or the museum of Folk culture situated on the bank of Gadsisar Lake in Mehar Bagh Garden is a must.
Excellent Collection of Artifacts and Mementos of the Royal Past of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Folklore Museum, a relatively recent tourist attraction in Jaisalmer, was founded in 1984 by N K Sharma, a local connoisseur.
The museum exhibits the established art of Rajasthan including excellent collection of art, artifacts and mementos of the royal past of Jaisalmer.
The initiator, NK Sharma painstakingly collected paintings, old coins, post cards and manuscripts and articles related to the folk and culture of the land for the people to learn more about the art and traditions of Jaisalmer.
Folklore Museum
Jaisalmer Folklore Museum is organized into six sections and features a rich collection of paintings, photographs, costumes, hairstyles and jewelry. Other items on display include utility articles of rural life, camel and horse decorations, fossils, ornamental arches, as well as articles connected with folk and cultural lifestyles.
Folklore Museum on the Banks of Gadissar Lake, Jaisalmer
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If you are visiting the Jaisalmer Folklore Museum at the end of the day, take a stroll to the nearby hill and enjoy one of the predictably spectacular sunsets. The neighbouring Gadsisar Lake is also a very popular spot to visit, to simply relax, enjoy a picnic or hire a paddle boat.
Timing : Daily 8.00 Am to 6.00 Pm
