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GARGOTI MUSEUM

Sinnar, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

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Gargoti Museum is renowned for its collection of Zeolites. It is the only museum in the country to display a collection of naturally-occurring minerals such as diamonds, cut stones, crystals of yellow calcite and many other rare foreign minerals. It has won such prestigious awards as the Pride of India, the Sinnar Gaurav and the Saraswati Puraskar. The personal collection of KC Pandey is displayed at the museum, making it one of the largest private gem and mineral collections in the world. It is divided into two galleries, namely, Minerals and the Prestige Gallery. Together they showcase natural precious and semi-precious stones, fossils, and stone handicrafts. The museum also houses a souvenir shop to enable visitors to purchase postcard pictures, mineral specimens etc. Visited by 2,00,000 tourists every year, it is beloved by students, mineralogists, architects and those involved in the study and employment of gemstones.

Suggested time duration

2 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to August

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
  • Do not consume liquor.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
09:00 AM 08:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Sinnar Bus Stand
4.9 KM 1800221250
Nasik Railway Station
19.7 KM 139
Nashik Airport
40 KM 02557275297

What to Carry

  • Carry Water Bottle and Snacks

Suitable For

Adults Disabled Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Sinnar 4.3 KM

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GARGOTI MUSEUM

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