Away from Jaipur's forts and fussiness, a hidden gem

Amid an industrial area is a chic, private museum that houses one man's eclectic, remarkable collection of Asian artefacts

Mr Arun Dhaddha (at right) and his brother Suresh. They discovered their father's collection only five years after his death when they began clearing out the basement of the family home. — Mr Arun Dhaddha and his brother Suresh discovered their father's collection only five years after his death when they began clearing out the basement of the family home. PHOTO: GYAN MUSEUM

Amrit Dhillon For The Straits Times In New Delhi

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Oct 13, 2018, 05:00 AM

The capital of India's fairytale state of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is a riot of colour and bustle but even for those who love it, the sensory overload can be a bit much.

Instead of escaping to a hotel room, visitors can now go one better by retreating into the cool, grey, calm, soothing interiors of the city's new landmark - the Gyan Museum - to feast their eyes on a collection that emerged from one man's obsession with beauty.

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