Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum | This Museum in Manipal Feels Like Travelling Back in Time 😱

🏛️ *Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum, Manipal | A Hidden Gem of Karnataka* Have you ever wondered what traditional Indian homes looked like centuries ago? 🇮🇳 Join us on a journey into the past at Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum in Manipal, Karnataka — a unique open-air museum that preserves India's rich architectural, artistic and cultural heritage. From beautiful terracotta houses and traditional tiled roofs to intricate wooden carvings, antique furniture, tribal sculptures, vintage objects and historic interiors, every corner of this heritage village tells a story. Founded through the vision of **Vijayanath Shenoy**, this remarkable place brings together historic structures and artefacts to preserve the architectural traditions and cultural legacy of earlier generations. ✨ *WHAT YOU'LL SEE IN THIS VIDEO* 🏠 Traditional heritage houses and historic architecture 🪵 Intricate wooden carvings and pillars 🗿 Tribal art, sculptures and cultural artefacts 🚗 Vintage vehicles and antique collections 🪑 Traditional furniture and old household objects 🏛️ Historic structures, shrines and museum galleries 📍 *LOCATION* Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum Opposite Hotel Lake View, Alevoor Road, Manipal, Udupi District, Karnataka – 576104. 🕙 *VISITING TIMINGS* • Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Last entry: 3:45 PM • Weekly holiday: Monday • Open Tuesday to Sunday, subject to holidays and special closures. ⏳ *HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD YOU PLAN?* Allow around *2–3 hours* to explore the museum comfortably. If you're especially interested in architecture, history and artefacts, you may want to allow extra time. Guided tours typically take about 2.5 hours and are available subject to the museum's group requirements. 🏠 *HOW MANY HERITAGE HOUSES ARE THERE?* The collection includes traditional houses, historic structures, monasteries, shrines and museum galleries. The official museum website highlights 11 traditional houses, 3 historical structures and 2 monasteries, alongside its art and artefact collections. Karnataka Tourism also describes the wider collection as 18 heritage houses/structures. 🌤️ *WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT?* October to February is generally a pleasant period to explore Manipal. Weekday mornings are a good choice if you prefer a quieter visit. Wear comfortable footwear, as you may need to remove your shoes before entering certain heritage buildings. ℹ️ *IMPORTANT VISITOR TIPS* • There is no restaurant or café inside the museum, and outside food is not permitted. • Carry a water bottle and follow the museum's visitor guidelines. • Entry fees and photography charges may apply; check the official website before visiting. • YouTubers are requested to inform the museum office before filming and give credit to Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum in the video. 📞 *CONTACT* Phone: +91 820 2574 577 / +91 98452 29701 🌐 Official website: https://www.heritagevillagemanipal.org/ If you love discovering hidden places, Indian heritage, architecture and culture, this place deserves a spot on your Karnataka travel list! 👍 Like the video, share your thoughts in the comments, and *subscribe to Raahon Ke Rahi* for more travel journeys, hidden gems and beautiful places across India. Thanks for watching! ❤️ #HastaShilpaHeritageVillage #Manipal #KarnatakaTourism #HiddenGemsOfKarnataka #IndianHeritage #HeritageMuseum #Udupi #TravelKarnataka #IncredibleIndia #RaahonKeRahi