Palanquins were a popular means of travel for royal and noble ladies up to the second quarter of the 20th Century. They were also used by men on special occasions.

This gallery displays one of the richest collections of palanquins in Rajasthan. On display are palanquins for ladies as well as men; covered palanquins were used for the ladies and the open ones for men. Pinjas, the covered palanquin is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship. It is beautifully decorated with lacquer paintwork. Rajat Khasa, the beautiful lotus shaped royal silver palanquin used by the Maharajas is another fine piece of art.