Aina Mahal
આયના મહેલ
An 18th-century mirror palace of the Kutch rulers, with walls of mirrors, Venetian glass and treasure displays that are lavish to the extreme.
Aina Mahal was built in the mid-18th century. Ramsinh Malam, a craftsman who had studied in Europe, designed it for the ruler Rao Lakhpatji. Highlights include the Mirror Hall, the Pleasure Pool, and a collection of clocks and tiles that blend Chinese and Western styles. The palace was damaged in the 2001 earthquake, and the part now open is a museum. It sits in the old palace district together with Prag Mahal, and the two can be explored on foot. Admission is inexpensive. The palace usually closes at midday and on Saturdays, so check before your visit.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00; closed Saturdays
Nearby sights
- Prag Mahal
- Hamirsar Lake
- Kutch Museum
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhuj
- Smritivan Earthquake Memorial & Bhujia Hill
- Bhujodi
- Ajrakhpur
- Nirona