Tikam Chand Photography
Other Activities · Pink City, Jaipur · ₹
Tikam Chand Photography, located in the Hawa Mahal area of Jaipur, offers visitors a unique experience. It is known for providing portraits clicked with a vintage camera, highlighted by local creators as an alternative to typical Jaipur activities. This spot is recommended for those seeking non-basic experiences.
The Street Photographer Tikam Chand and his Legacy History Of Mintue Camera 1860's Teekam Chand , a street photographer in Jaipur, uses an ancient wooden camera weighing no less than 25 kilos to make photographs of passer - bys. This old camera has been a part of his family for more than 162 years. Tikam Chand's grandfather, who they refer to as Pahari Master, used to be an official photographer of Jaipur in the 19th century. After the princely state dissolved, the responsibility to preserve the camera Upon the Son of Pahari Master Late Mr.Mohan Lal, this camera is manufactured in 1860 in Germany, was bestowed upon him.
- Address
- P-120, Hawa Mahal Rd, near Old Vidhan Sabha, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
- Phone
- +919079189374
- Known for
- vintage photography
- Price
- ₹
- Timings
- 12pm – 6pm daily
Opening hours
| Mon | 12pm – 6pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12pm – 6pm |
| Wed | 12pm – 6pm |
| Thu | 12pm – 6pm |
| Fri | 12pm – 6pm |
| Sat | 12pm – 6pm |
| Sun | 12pm – 6pm |
Checked against this venue’s Google listing on 15 September 2026.
What reviewers mention most at Tikam Chand Photography
Topics Google pulls out of this venue’s Google reviews, and how often each comes up.
- photo11 mentions
- vintage camera10 mentions
- location4 mentions
- kind staff3 mentions
- retro2 mentions
- shoot experience2 mentions
- picture quality2 mentions
- school2 mentions
- instagram2 mentions
- generation2 mentions
Good to know about Tikam Chand Photography
Children
- Kid-friendly
Payments
- UPI / Google Pay
What visitors say
Recent reviews from Google.
How 80 Google ratings break down
| 5★ | 68 (85%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 4★ | 4 (5%) | |
| 3★ | 4 (5%) | |
| 2★ | 1 (1%) | |
| 1★ | 3 (4%) |
- ★★★★★Tatiana Álvarez
“Awesome experience having your photo taken by a 400 year old camera. Also prices are fixed so no tourist scam. Price is worth it since they put so much effort into creating the picture. Attention is so kind and amicable. You will be able to see all the process of reveal.”
- ★★★★★Johanna North
“Such a cool experience to have in Jaipur! I would recommend to anyone to come get your photo here. We felt so comfortable the whole time and it such a an amazing process to watch the photos develop. A large photo is 1000 rupees and a small photo is 800 rupees.”
- ★★★★★Neil Roney
“Amazing experience, my daughter , Jasmine and visited Tikam in January, prior to that visit was in 2016 with my whole family. A piece of Jaipur heritage 99.5 percent of people wouldn’t understand our love of this experience”
- ★★★★★Siddhant Arora
“As we were walking through the lanes of Hawa Mahal, we witnessed this vintage last of its kind 1860 camera. It offers a rare chance to experience the past in the modern age.”
What 1 local creator says
get your portrait clicked with a vintage camera
Tikam Chand Photography — questions people ask
› What are Tikam Chand Photography's opening hours?
Tikam Chand Photography is open 12pm – 6pm daily. Hours come from Google and can change on public holidays — call ahead for a special occasion.
› Where is Tikam Chand Photography in Jaipur?
Tikam Chand Photography is at P-120, Hawa Mahal Rd, near Old Vidhan Sabha, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002. The map link on this page opens the exact pin.
› Is Tikam Chand Photography worth visiting?
By the two signals we track, it holds 4.6★ across 71 Google reviews and 1 local Jaipur creator independently recommends it. Read the visitor reviews on this page to judge for yourself — we quote them unedited.
› Is Tikam Chand Photography expensive?
Tikam Chand Photography sits in the ₹ band. Prices are the venue’s own and change without notice; treat this as a rough guide.
› What is Tikam Chand Photography known for?
Portrait with a vintage camera. Google files it under Photo shop.
› What do people say about Tikam Chand Photography?
Across Tikam Chand Photography's Google reviews, the topics that come up most are photo (11 mentions), vintage camera (10 mentions), location (4 mentions), kind staff (3 mentions), retro (2 mentions), shoot experience (2 mentions). These are Google’s own counts over the full review corpus, not our reading of it.
› How do I contact Tikam Chand Photography?
Phone: +919079189374. Website: https://instagram.com/the_old_photography?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. Both come from the venue’s Google listing.
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