Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal: Preserving The Culture Of Rajasthan

In Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, the Govind puppet theatre is the main attraction for visitors where traditional artists perform daily shows with colourful marionettes and folk dances of Rajasthan. Rajasthan’s rich history and culture always attract visitors, making Rajasthan package a guiding light for those who want to explore its vibrant heritage. Here is a detailed guide for you

Location Of Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal

• Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Near Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir, Chetak Circle, Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Timings

• Lok Kala Museum – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Puppet and Folk Dance – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

History Of Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal

Places To Visit Near Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal 

1. City Palace 

There are numerous attractions in the City Palace like Mor Chowk, Badi Mahal, Zenana Mahal, Sheesh Mahal which displays a vast collection of artefacts, miniature paintings, traditional ornaments and weapons etc. The best time to visit the City Palace is during winter, especially between October to March.

2. Lake Pichola

3. Jagmandir

Jagmandir is not only an architectural wonder but also a symbol of the hospitality and chivalry of the Mewar dynasty. Tourists can reach the Jagmandir by a boat from the City Palace or other docks on Lake Pichola and enjoy the panoramic views of the Aravalli hills and skyline of Udaipur. 

4. Sajjangarh Palace 

The Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary, which surrounds the Monsoon Palace and one of the wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan attracts nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts because of its diverse range of flora and fauna.

5. Saheliyon Ki Bari

Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum

Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Entry Fees

• For Lok Kala Museum

         Indian – 60 INR

         Students – 25 INR

         Foreigners – 120 INR

• For Puppet and Folk Dance

       Indian – 120 INR

        Students – 60 INR

        Foreigners – 180 INR

• Combo Ticket Cost

        Indian – 170 INR

        Foreigners – 260 INR

Things To Do At Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal

• Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Museum –  The museum has an impressive collection of folk articles from Rajasthan like rural dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings.
• Puppet Show – Enjoy a live one-hour puppet show, which is one of the main attractions and the best things to do at Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal. The show depicts the traditional Rajasthani stories.
• Folk Dance – The visitors can enjoy one-hour special folk dance performances like ghoomar, garba, and dandiya presented by traditional artists. 
• Cultural Workshops – Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Udaipur conducts workshops for kids, women and art lovers. You can learn folk dance and music from experienced performers.