(New Delhi)
Most tourists, both domestic and foreign, tend to miss a very important and significant aspect of present-day Indian life - contemporary art.
The National Gallery of Modern Art is one of India's best maintained museums, and is devoted exclusively to Indian painting and sculpture of the post-1857 era.
Jaipur House has a dome similar to that of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, with a butterfly-shaped building plan. The gardens around the Jaipur Palace buildings are manicured and well tended. It is a joy to walk in this garden on a winter's morning, when all the roses are in full bloom.
The National Gallery extends over two floors. The first floor is reached by a staircase near the entrance doorway.
Among the paintings and prints, works by Hodges and Daniell (uncle and nephew) are of great importance.
| Location |
Jaipur House, India Gate - New Delhi |
| Distance |
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| STD Code |
011 |
| Language |
Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi & English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Month of April to September daily between 9-30 to 19-00 and Oct-March Open from 10-00 to 17-00.
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| Entertainment |
Art Gallary |
| How to Reach |
Air: Delhi is India's major gateway for international flights and is a good place to
pick up cheap airline tickets. There are domestic flights from Delhi to all
major Indian destinations. The domestic terminal of the Indira Ghandi
International Airport is 7km (4.5mi) from the centre
Rail: Delhi is an important rail centre and New Delhi Railway Station is an easy place
to make bookings.
Road: The main bus station is the Interstate Bus Terminal at Kashmiri Gate, north of
the 'Old' Delhi Railway Station. |
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