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Manav Sangrahalaya (Museum of Mankind)
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Manav Sangrahalaya (Museum of Mankind)

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

4.4 (0)
Overview

A 200-acre open-air anthropology park — full-scale tribal homesteads, coastal villages and rock-shelter trails above the Upper Lake.

Why visit: Walk through India's habitats, life-size.

Things to do
  • ›Tribal habitat trail
  • ›Coastal village replicas
  • ›Rock-art shelter
  • ›Lake views
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar (closed Mon)

Entry fee

₹50–200

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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