1N/2DKutchPrag Mahal, Bhuj
A 19th-century Italian Gothic palace with a clock tower view over Bhuj
- Type
- Palace
- Location
- Bhuj, Kutch
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time to visit
- October to March, in the morning or late afternoon
About Prag Mahal
The Prag Mahal stands in the old palace complex of Bhuj, beside the Aina Mahal. It was built in the second half of the 19th century under Rao Pragmalji II and designed by the British architect Colonel Henry Saint Clair Wilkins. The style is Italian Gothic, built in local stone, and the result looks very different from the older palaces around it.
Inside is a large durbar hall with chandeliers, old furniture and hunting trophies from the royal collection. The carvings on the pillars and arches show plants and animals in detail. A narrow staircase leads up the clock tower, and from the top you get a view over the rooftops of Bhuj, Hamirsar lake and the hills around the town.
Like much of Bhuj, the palace was damaged in the 2001 earthquake, and parts of it still show signs of age and repair. Visit it together with the Aina Mahal; they share the same courtyard.
Things to do at Prag Mahal
- Walk through the durbar hall
- Climb the clock tower for a view over Bhuj
- Look at the stone carvings on the pillars and arches
How to reach Prag Mahal
- It is in the old town of Bhuj, in the same complex as the Aina Mahal. An auto-rickshaw from anywhere in town takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips before you go
- The clock tower stairs are steep and narrow. They are not suitable for small children or people with knee trouble.
- Timings and the weekly closing day change. Confirm them locally before you go.
Packages that cover Prag Mahal
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3N/4DKutchKutch with Dholavira
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- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
Starts from
₹11,999
per person
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Can you climb the Prag Mahal clock tower?
Yes, a staircase leads up the tower and gives a view over Bhuj. It is steep and narrow, and access can be closed at times, so ask at the ticket counter.
Are the Prag Mahal and Aina Mahal in the same place?
Yes. Both are in the old palace complex of Bhuj and share a courtyard, so you can see them in one visit.