Historical
Aina Mahal & Prag Mahal
Two royal palaces in Bhuj: the mirror-lined Aina Mahal and the Italian Gothic Prag Mahal.
- In Kutch
- Plan about 2 hours
About Aina Mahal & Prag Mahal
Aina Mahal and Prag Mahal are palaces of Kutch's former rulers, side by side in the walled Darbargadh compound of old Bhuj. Aina Mahal, built in the mid-1700s by Ram Singh Malam, who had lived in Europe, has mirrored interiors and Delft-style tiles. Prag Mahal, built between 1865 and 1879 in a Gothic style, has a Durbar Hall and a clock tower.
Sources: Aina Mahal Kutch – Gujarat Tourism (opens in a new tab), Prag Mahal Kutch – Gujarat Tourism (opens in a new tab), Prag Mahal – pragmahal.com (opens in a new tab), Prag Mahal – District Kachchh, Government of Gujarat (opens in a new tab)
More in Kutch
The other places on the same trip.
Rann of Kutch
A vast salt desert that turns white in the dry months and floods in the monsoon.
Mandvi Beach
A sandy beach with wind turbines and camel rides, near the Vijay Vilas Palace.
Bhujodi Craft Village
A craft center where you can buy hand-loomed fabrics and meet local weavers.
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