Museum of Our Brave Soldiers.
This museum is located in the Deolali Cantonment area, which is about 4 km off the Pune – Nashik highway. We had to leave our identity card at the entrance gate before proceeding inside to visit the museum. There is a huge parking lot just outside the museum. There is an entry fee of Rs.25.
We were overawed by the neatly laid out gardens and flower beds surrounding the museum building. There was an army of gardeners and orderlies working in groups to maintain the gardens and surroundings clean. The building itself has six wings on the ground and first floors showcasing the evolution of artillery, rockets and ammunition, mountain artillery, counter insurgency and miscellaneous equipment, a photo gallery, a projection hall and a victory hall.
They had showcased the evolution of the artillery guns, right from the ancient sling-shots to the modern Bofors and Howitzer guns. A lot of different types of ammunition shells and miscellaneous equipment were also on display. There were a lot of models and photo frames showing how the many wars between our neighboring countries were fought and won, as well as photos of the many war heroes.
There was a huge display model of Tiger Hill at Kargil and how the army deployed the notorious Bofors guns to help win the war in conjunction with the Air Force. It made us feel proud of the brave soldiers guarding our borders.
Outside in the compound were two battle tanks, one of which was a Pakistani tank which had been disabled and captured by our army. There are also many big artillery guns and an armored vehicle on display outside. There is also a small canteen in a tent, where one can have a cup of tea or coffee, alongside the Jawans.
This museum is a must visit for all patriotic citizens of India. The museum is closed on a Thursdays and public holidays, and also closed between 1 pm to 4.30 pm for lunch. Normal open timings are 10 am to 1 pm and 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm, including Sunday. Photography is not allowed inside the halls. There is a Light and Sound show on Saturdays and Sundays between 6 and 6.45 pm.
We were overawed by the neatly laid out gardens and flower beds surrounding the museum building. There was an army of gardeners and orderlies working in groups to maintain the gardens and surroundings clean. The building itself has six wings on the ground and first floors showcasing the evolution of artillery, rockets and ammunition, mountain artillery, counter insurgency and miscellaneous equipment, a photo gallery, a projection hall and a victory hall.
They had showcased the evolution of the artillery guns, right from the ancient sling-shots to the modern Bofors and Howitzer guns. A lot of different types of ammunition shells and miscellaneous equipment were also on display. There were a lot of models and photo frames showing how the many wars between our neighboring countries were fought and won, as well as photos of the many war heroes.
There was a huge display model of Tiger Hill at Kargil and how the army deployed the notorious Bofors guns to help win the war in conjunction with the Air Force. It made us feel proud of the brave soldiers guarding our borders.
Outside in the compound were two battle tanks, one of which was a Pakistani tank which had been disabled and captured by our army. There are also many big artillery guns and an armored vehicle on display outside. There is also a small canteen in a tent, where one can have a cup of tea or coffee, alongside the Jawans.
This museum is a must visit for all patriotic citizens of India. The museum is closed on a Thursdays and public holidays, and also closed between 1 pm to 4.30 pm for lunch. Normal open timings are 10 am to 1 pm and 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm, including Sunday. Photography is not allowed inside the halls. There is a Light and Sound show on Saturdays and Sundays between 6 and 6.45 pm.
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