Folk Culture Museum, Bhimtal

This is a one-man institution, and the man behind it is Padmashree Awardee Dr Yashodhar Mathpal. Folk Culture museum near Bhimtal was established by Yashodhara Mathpal Ji in 1983 at a distance of 6 Km from Bhowali and 5.1 Km from Bhimtal.

One man Institution means, the whole project is designed and formulated by him without any Government help.

The motto behind this institution is to promote the diverse and rich culture of Uttarakhand.

Folk museum is divided into three very unique and specific galleries.

One belongs to the cultural gallery which represents nature and heritage painting.

The second Gallery belongs to the cave art gallery, which is very unique and different. Dr Yashodhar Mathpal spent 30 years in various caves of Madhya Pradesh and made more than thousands of cave paintings. He was awarded by Padmashree because of his hard-work and excellency.

And, the third gallery belongs to the Tibetan, Folk and Tribals arts gallery.

I’ll recommend you to visit this museum on your trip to Bhowali or Bhimtal.

If you’re one of the people who love to know about historical ancient culture, old customs and lifestyle. Then, the tour of this Museum will make its place at the bottom of your heart.

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How to Reach Folk Culture Museum

Folk Culture Museum is near enough to Bhowali and Bhimtal.

If you have a plan to visit by train or flight, then the nearest railway station and airport are Kathgodam Railway Station and Pantnagar Airport, both are at a distance of 25 and 61 Km.

After arriving at Kathgodam or Pantnagar, you have to hire a taxi to complete the remaining journey, or you can travel via local buses. Flights to Pantnagar Airport are very few in a month.

You can book our cab service from Katgodam or Pantnagar, at very affordable and unbeatable rates.

Distance of Folk Culture Museum, Bhimtal

The distance of this magnificent place varies from different departures. And, most popular departure points and their distance from the Folk Culture Museum are as follows :

Popular Nearest Places

Know Bhowali

Know Haldwani

Know Bhimtal

Know Almora

Know Nainital

Know Kainchi Dham

The trendy places near the Folk Culture Museum are Bhimtal and Bhowali. And, both places are well known for their tourism.

In these two cities, you can easily get deluxe, super deluxe and economical rooms which start onward at Rs 1500 and ends up to Rs 15,000.

There isn’t much difference in all these hotels mentioned in the list. These hotels have services at their best.

Note: The prices will be told on Inquiry can be changeable in respect of season and time. Get updated rates of the hotel before 2 days of your trip.

Hotel Sudha Amar Retreat

Starting Onward Rs 10301/-

Hilly Cottages Home Stay

Starting Onward Rs 3500/-

Hotel Chandra Inn

Starting Onward Rs 2100/-

Misty Oaks Avexia Resort

Starting Onward Rs 5500/-

The Fern Hotels & Resorts

Starting Onward Rs 6700/-

Hotel Vista

Starting Onward Rs 1500/-

Clarks Residences Bhowali

Starting Onward Rs 3500/-

The Ramgarh Bungalows

Starting Onward Rs 3900/-