Entry Fees :- INR 400 For Adult & INR 250 For Children
Timing :- 09:00 am – 09.00 pm
Location of Ahar Cenotaphs :- Gulab Bagh Road, Brahmpuri, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001, India
Closed :- On Sunday
Overview
The luxury and grandiose lived and managed by the royal families of Udaipur is worth noticing. As a non-royalty, every other individual wishes to peek into the lifestyle of royalty. Adorned with explicit beauty and history, Udaipur is the storehouse of several items of historical significance
Architecture
Vintage and Classic Car Museum is home to 20 antique cars, which includes four classic Rolls-Royce, one MG-TC convertible, two 1939 Cadillacs, one Ford-A Convertible, one 1936 Vauxhall-12, rare models of Mercedes and some of the solar operated rickshaws and many other vehicles. The spectacular collection of vehicles is housed in the former Mewar State Motor Garage which also serves as a museum site. There is a semi-circular motor garage whose forecourt is enclosed within a much larger courtyard. There is also a Shell Petrol pump located on this property, but it is believed that the condition of the petrol pump is unstable. You will be amazed to find that the vehicles are preserved wonderfully. Vehicles dating late 1900 are still kept speck free.
Things to ensure
- Please note that a selected number of cars are available for public access. You cannot touch every vehicle
- displayed in the museum. This is done to preserve the vehicles and for security reasons as well.
- Please carry your sunscreens, lotions, and sunglasses to escape the scorching heat of the sun during summer.
- Also take your water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.
- Do not forget to carry your camera to capture the beautiful cars of old times.
History
Inaugurated on 15th February 2000 by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Vintage and Classic Car Museum is owned by Rana Shri Arvind Singh Ji Mewar. The museum is the official property of the HRH group- Garden Hotel and restaurant. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, was the founder of the National Motor Museum in England.
How to reach
By Flight :- The Maharana Pratap Airport is located at a distance of 20km from the Vintage and Classic Car Museum. This 20 km distance can be covered via private cab or taxi.
By Train :- The Udaipur Railway Station is situated at a distance of 1.5 Km away from the museum. You can take any local public transport to reach the museum in no time.
By Public Transport :- Udaipur Bus depot (Udiapole) is just 1 Km away from the Vintage and Classic Car Museum. The best way to reach Udaipur is by taking the government-run buses by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh transport authority. You can also take pleasure of a road trip by using NH8.