Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts
Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts
Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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A family-operated, Public Museum dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of Munshi Aziz Bhat - A Silk Route trader, pioneer, visionary, social entrepreneur, collector, patriot, husband and father. Our museum offers anyone who visits, a rare glimpse into the Indian and Central Asian trader culture of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through its collection of artifacts and mercantile items, the museum exhibits the range of goods and services that were transported on the many maritime and overland trajectories of the Silk Routes. Apart from the commerce, the Silk Route memorabilia at the museum is an enduring peek into the lives of the many merchants, horsemen, herders, pilgrims, artisans, nomads and farmers who traversed these trader routes and evolved a culture that saw its ultimate demise with the growth of mechanized trade and reorganization of boundaries in the post-independence era.
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Native Ladakh
Leh, India35 contributions
Aug 2024 • Business
A truly exceptional museum that offers a captivating blend of history, art, and culture. The exhibits are beautifully curated, providing a rich and immersive experience. The attention to detail, interactive displays, and knowledgeable curator Munshi Aijaz make this a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the wonders of the past and present. Highly recommended!!
Written August 20, 2024
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NilaGupta
Kolkata (Calcutta), India41 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Do take time to visit this museum if you are travelling through Kargil.
This tiny but well curated collection gives one a sense of the bustle and activity that Kargil experienced in the days of the Silk Route trade.
If you are lucky enough to find Munshiji there, he will tell you of his ancestors and their serai. The stories and the culture.
Even without him, the items, an eclectic collection of the family's goods, tell of a time when Kargil was an important stop of traders from the Far East and Central Asia and the days when people didn't think of borders and boundaries as they do now.
This tiny but well curated collection gives one a sense of the bustle and activity that Kargil experienced in the days of the Silk Route trade.
If you are lucky enough to find Munshiji there, he will tell you of his ancestors and their serai. The stories and the culture.
Even without him, the items, an eclectic collection of the family's goods, tell of a time when Kargil was an important stop of traders from the Far East and Central Asia and the days when people didn't think of borders and boundaries as they do now.
Written February 9, 2019
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royjay2018
New Delhi, India197 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum set up in the quaint town of Kargil aspires to keep a slice of history for posterity. The private museum run by two brothers Aijaz Hussain Munshi and Gulzar Hussain Munshi showcases its rare, unseen and antique artefacts related to the Central Asian Trade. Hubble Bubble or the hookah pipes from Yarkand, rugs from Kashgar, fabrics — dyed and raw silk from Khotan in China, natural dyes, costumes, jewellery, coins, shoes, utensils, ammunition and a few photographs are few out of the 100-plus objects that are exhibited.
Written February 7, 2019
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Lovers_paradise
new delhi176 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
It is a family-operated public museum located in the town of Kargil. The museum is named after Munshi Aziz Bhat, a silk-route trader, pioneer, visionary, social entrepreneur, collector and patriot.
Written February 5, 2019
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Gautam P
Mumbai, India9 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Museum is beautifully crafted and brings to life an era that existed between the period 1890-1940.
Museum is crafted from things left over by traders who stayed in the Kargil area Sarai run by Munshi Aziz Bhatt, himself a well respected trader.
Things used in day to day life of common people are on display. Collection also has good number of imported things brought for sale by traders.
Nice place where one can spend good 2 hours learning about past era.
Museum is crafted from things left over by traders who stayed in the Kargil area Sarai run by Munshi Aziz Bhatt, himself a well respected trader.
Things used in day to day life of common people are on display. Collection also has good number of imported things brought for sale by traders.
Nice place where one can spend good 2 hours learning about past era.
Written September 23, 2018
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praveendiscovery29
Mumbai, India69 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Well preserved museum though it could be better arranged. Lighting could be improved. Gives a glimpse of yesteryear trading routes and the dresses they wore.
Written August 9, 2018
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Delhi_Day-tripper
New Delhi, India221 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
The Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum is a family-owned museum in Kargil. Munshi Aziz Bhat was a traded who operated in the ancient Silk Route and it has on display rare curios and artefacts like saddles, utensils, coins, old books, dresses and jewellery. It's a small museum but it gives a rare glimpse into the Silk Route trade of the 19th century when Kargil served as a principal trading centre. Entry ticket costs Rs 50 per adult.
Written July 7, 2018
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Jon L
7 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Mr Ajaz was fantastic! Very knowledgable and clear in his explanation. The museum houses many interesting items, including robes, carpets, old branded items from the west, letters, passports, etc.
Written April 14, 2018
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Zaheer B
New Delhi, India33 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
The museum is run and manged by the Munshi family and has rare collections of arts and artifacts that traveled through the silk route. highly recommended for students, historians and travelers who have interest in central Asian studies.
Written March 14, 2018
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VenkatNomad
Mumbai76 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This museum is located at the top of a small hill.. one can see Kargil town from there..
There are interesting exhibits, including - ancient carpets, battle stuff, types of material, garments, objects of daily uses from olden times, etc.
they even have an Indian passport issued in colonial times..
There are interesting exhibits, including - ancient carpets, battle stuff, types of material, garments, objects of daily uses from olden times, etc.
they even have an Indian passport issued in colonial times..
Written October 3, 2017
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