Prachin Konkan Museum — Attraction in Maharashtra

Prachin Konkan: A Fascinating Journey into the Past

Prachin Konkan is a captivating museum that transports visitors back in time to experience the rich heritage and culture of the Konkan region. Nestled in a sprawling campus, this life-sized museum offers a delightful blend of history, art, and learning.

Reasonably Priced Admission: The entry fee of ₹50 per person (for ages 3 and above) and an additional ₹50 for cameras is quite reasonable considering the facilities provided. As of May 2024, these prices make it accessible for families and tourists alike. Guided Tours: Inside Prachin Konkan, knowledgeable guides take you on an immersive journey through the Konkan of 500 years ago. Their vivid storytelling brings the past to life, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Exploration Time: Allocate at least 2 hours for your visit. There’s so much to see and absorb! Whether you’re with family or friends, the museum’s exhibits are worth exploring. Cafeteria and Souvenir Shops: A small restaurant awaits hungry visitors, offering snacks and breakfast. Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase wooden toys and traditional shankh (conch) souvenirs. Friendly Staff and Well-Maintained Premises: The staff at Prachin Konkan are courteous and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. The museum grounds are well-maintained, creating a pleasant ambiance. The Sculptures: The museum’s life-sized sculptures are a visual treat. They vividly depict daily life, rituals, and traditions of ancient Konkan. Each sculpture tells a story, inviting visitors to connect with the past. A Must-Visit Destination: Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or someone seeking cultural insights, Prachin Konkan is a must-visit. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone! In summary, Prachin Konkan Museum at Ganpatipule is more than just a museum; it’s an enriching journey that leaves a lasting...

An open air museum this one recreates she experience of the region through displays. They have a video running at the waiting area to educate visitors. At the waiting area one has chance to buy local cool drinks made of Kokum or Raw Mango. The same counter also sells coupons for buying Maharashtrian food at a slight discount. The food is served in a hut at end of the tour.

The museum is set amidst trees and natural vegetation with the plants marked and description provided on their name and uses. The museum also has a Nakshatra Vana or Birth Star based forest for which too the plants have been marked. Nestled amidst the trees are displays of wild life sculptures some of which look very natural. The museum is also home to numerous birds which one can see and also hear through the tour.

A guide is allotted to a group and explains in Marathi the displays while.walking through the museum with the tourists. Village Life of the Konkan region is depicted through dioramas inside dwellings and structures made to look authentic. Description in English are also kept for benefit of visitors. The walk through tour is a good exercise with a climb up and at end of which there is a Machan to see through the sea at a distance. The tour ends at a store selling local products hand made and other processed food. Post the walking tour is a Shell Museum and Shop which has a different guide. Photography is not allowed in the Shell Museum which has a large collection of shells from across India.

This is a unique museum very cheap at INR 40 per ticket and a small fee of INR 20 for clicking pictures. Prachin Konkan is a good place to educate oneself about the region, its people, culture, food and historic occupations. Plan spending a couple of hours here while at...

We visited Prachin Kokon in evening. Guide was there who tells us information of places. We reached at the top last point near Shankh Pradarshan cum shopping center, till the time we buy stuff it was dark outside and only we were there in the shop. It was around 6.20pm and our guide went we didn't came to know. Then we asked shopkeeper that we will come with you downstairs since it's so dark outside and there are no lights. Shopkeeper told that it will take half an hour to windup all things and told us to go ahead turn on flashlight of mobile and follow the signs. There was only one sign near Shop for Exit we followed came few steps down around 10mins and then there were no stairs to go ahead neither any symbols were there nor any Lights. Felt like Jungle everywhere Trees around complete silence and Dark place very horrible experience. Since there was no signs we thought to come back to the shop we climbed upstairs so fast and senior citizen was with us and he got short of breath while walking. Till the time we reach at shop the shopkeeper turned off all the lights and begin to walk from different side. Then we shouted aloud and requested them to stop and then we followed there path and came down. Prachin Kokan is tourist spot and still not a single street light were there inside, nor Radium lights neither any symbols/signs . It's guide responsibility to be with tourist and check who left behind and should be with tourist till start to exit. We would Suggest to provide light facility and Keep that Shop down as it takes time for shopping and inform guide whichever group is assigned they should be with them...