Overview

The museum was conceptualized and started by B. S. Joshi, popularly known as Bhausaheb Joshi. Through his childhood hobby of collecting and making models, he started working on this concept in the 1960s. He initially made mobile working models, which he would set up in various cities for the public to view. His first exhibition took place in Pune at the Gokhale Hall in 1982. In 1984 the layout was displayed in (then Bombay) and again in 1986, in Pune's Dastur High School. It was then that Joshi decided to have a permanent exhibition to avoid the inconveniences of mobile models. The present layout of the museum was fabricated in 1991 and the museum opened on 1 April 1998. Over time the layout was enlarged with many additions of digital controls and multiple models. The museum's present proprietor is Dr. Ravi Joshi, Bhausaheb's son.

Gram Sanskruti Udyan is a cultural and recreational park dedicated to showcasing rural traditions, arts, and heritage. The name itself translates roughly to "Village Culture Garden," emphasizing the rich cultural legacy and lifestyle of rural India.

  • Purpose: To preserve and promote traditional village culture, folk arts, and rural lifestyle.

  • Features: The park typically includes exhibits of traditional village houses, folk art displays, handicrafts, tribal artifacts, rural games, and performances of folk music and dance.

  • Experience: Visitors get a chance to experience authentic rural ambiance, often with live demonstrations of crafts, cultural programs, and sometimes interactive activities.

  • Location: Usually situated in or near towns with rich cultural backgrounds, making it accessible to urban and rural visitors alike.

  • Education and Tourism: It serves both as an educational hub for students and tourists and a platform for rural artists to showcase their work.

 

1 Day Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Pick And Drop From School
  • Transportation By Luxury And A/C bus (If Opted)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Or Evening Snacks.
  • Trip Buddy (Male/Female)
  • Trip Manager.
  • Insurance For Picnic
  • Entry,Toll,Parking,Premit.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Travel till pickup points
  • 5% GST on Booking Tickets
  • Any kind of personal expense like Mineral water/lime water/ Soft Drinks/ Extra snacks or meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions, purchased for personal consumption 
  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned and included in the inclusion of this package.
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required

Highlights

Highlights
What makes this tour special

 

  • Scale Model Layout: The museum features a meticulously crafted HO-scale (1:87) model railway that includes six platforms, 65 signals, 26 track points, and various types of trains such as steam engines, diesel locomotives, high-speed intercity express trains, and funicular railways.

  • Interactive Features: Visitors can witness moving trains, cars, and people, with elements like a working circus, a pedestrian bridge, a ropeway, and a miniature swimming pool. 

  • Night Mode Show: The museum offers a night-time display where the miniature city lights up, simulating a nighttime environment with illuminated buildings and streets. 

  • Digital Control System: The layout is equipped with a digital control system, allowing for precise operation of the miniature trains and other moving elements. 

  • Educational Value: The museum serves as an educational resource, showcasing the evolution of railway technology and offering insights into the complexities of railway operations.

  • Recreation of Rural Life: The park features over 700 statues depicting various aspects of village life, including professions like blacksmiths, barbers, tailors, and goldsmiths.

  • Daily Village Activities: Visitors can witness scenes such as farmers working in fields, village weddings, panchayat meetings, and teachers conducting classes under trees.

  • Animal Sculptures: The park houses realistic sculptures of animals like cows, dogs, crocodiles, lions, tigers, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses. The cowshed area is particularly notable for its lifelike cow sculptures.

  • Someshwar Temple: Located behind the ticket counter, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses replicas of the 12 Jyotirlingas, offering a spiritual experience alongside the cultural exhibits.

Itinerary
  • Morning:- (09:30am To 10:00am) :-
  1. Reporting At School.
  2. Head Count And Boarding To The Bus.
  3. Depart To Location.
  • Arrive At Location:- (10:00am To 10:30 am) :-
  1. Fresh Up. 
  2. Breakfast.
  3. We Divide Student As Per Their Class Or Division
  • Start Activities:- (10:-30 am To 12:30 pm) :-

  1. Fully Functional Station Yard:

    The museum boasts a detailed station yard with multiple platforms, goods loading facilities, and a turntable. 

  2. Train Models:

    The museum showcases a range of train models, including steam trains, diesel engines, high-speed intercity express, and even underground trains. 

  3. Interactive Displays:

    Visitors can witness the trains in action, navigating through tunnels, bridges, and stations. 

  4. Detailed Layout:

    The layout features intricate details like 26 points, 65 signals, fences, lampposts, and flyovers, all hand-crafted and meticulously designed. 

  5. Fairground:

    The museum includes a fairground with a circus, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and other attractions. 

  6. Synchronized Shows:

    The exhibits are synchronized with realistic sound effects, animated lighting, and carefully choreographed train movements, creating an immersive experience. 

  7. Engaging for All Ages:

    The interactive displays and synchronized shows make the museum engaging for both children and adults. 

  8. Unique and Immersive Experience:

    The museum offers a unique and immersive experience, transporting visitors to a miniature world of railways. 

  • Lunch:-(12:30pm To (01:30pm):-
  1. ​Have lunch at a nearby restaurant or pack a picnic to enjoy within the garden grounds.​
  • Afternoon:-(01:30pm To 03:00pm):_
  1. Depart to location
  2. Arrive At Gram Sanskruti Udyan
  • Remaining Activities (3:00 pm To 3:30pm) :-

  1. Authentic Depiction:

    The park showcases rural life with meticulous detail, including village markets, cowsheds, and traditional farming practices.

  2. Educational Experience:

    It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the customs, traditions, and daily routines of rural Maharashtra.

  3. Nostalgic Atmosphere:

    The park evokes a sense of nostalgia, allowing visitors to reminisce about simpler times and traditional village life.

  4. Interactive Displays:

    Engaging and interactive exhibits make the park a fun and informative destination for families and educational groups.

  5. Detailed Sculptures:

    The park boasts 555 statues, including those of blacksmiths, barbers, cobblers, and other villagers, with expressions that capture the essence of their work.

  6. Village Market:

    The park includes a representation of a bustling village market, showcasing the trade and commerce of the past.

  7. Religious Structures:

    A temple and a representation of the Palkhi religious movement are also featured, highlighting the spiritual aspects of village life.

  • Evening:-(3:00pm To 3:-30pm):-

    Snacks.

  • Departune:- (3.30 pm To 4:00 pm):-
  1. Depart Back To School 
  2. Drop At School

 

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