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Zonal Anthropological Museum

Zonal Anthropological Museum
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Museum
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  • Timings : Monday to Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday : Closed
  • Entry Fee : Rs 15/- per Head
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 5.5 KMs From Dehradun
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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The Zonal Anthropological Museum in Uttarakhand is excellent. Many people are interested in the Zonal Anthropological Museum, especially those who love learning about the past of a particular area. This one is truly a must-see among the many places to visit in Dehradun, especially for history lovers. 

Features of the Zonal Anthropological Museum

•    Things in this museum show how people got here, how they changed over time, and how they stayed living on Earth.
•    The first people who lived in the foothills of the Himalayas are also shown in the museum. It also tells the first Himalayan human came into existence and what was their living style. 
•    In the museum, tourists can see old money and various other tools. Not only that, but you can also see the weapons used by the Himalayan people back then. 
•    The museum also has an area that includes various trees for relaxation. 
•    The museum not only has old equipment but also has a section with different turtles and crocodiles. 
•    The museum also has beautiful decorations at the entry and exit doors. The decoration is done mainly with empty plastic bottles. 

Purpose of museum 

From 1971 to 1972, the Anthropological Survey of India set up the Zonal Anthropological Museum. The group that built it wanted to teach people about the first people who lived in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The museum has a lot of statues, paintings, coins, artefacts, and other things on display. They are all ancient, over one hundred years old.

The best time to visit

The best time to visit the Zonal Museum is from March to June. The weather is most beautiful and pleasant in the summer. Someone could plan a fun trip to this adorable hill town to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Himalayas—something you should include in your Dehradun tour package.

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