Aaina Mahal Palace

I think this is a great place which describes the heritage of the royal family of Kutch and describes their lavish (and grand) lifestyle. With mirrors all around, it is a great sight. But what I would suggest is that this place should be renovated as it needs it badly. From what I can make out is that the restoration has already begun. And hopefully within an year, the work will be done. Making it a place which will be etched in your memories. As of now, you can still visit the place!

So many different types of mirrors decoration, The Aaina Mahal Palace's beauty lies in its stunning architecture, intricate mirror work making it a significant gem in India's architectural history

Really very beautiful place to visit! One suggestion is there: closing time should be little long. So that people who came from out of the city or so far, they can visit properly! At least 7!

Oniof the best transport company, good behaviour staff, well trained driver time bound survice.

Its a good historic place to visit. Entry fee Rs. 50 per person and photography fee Rs. 100 per mobile/camera. Aaina mahal is very nice covered with lots of mirrors on the wall in the king's bedroom. So many ancient articles of the king are preserved very well. People making documentary can have great satisfaction here. Climate is very good. Must visit.

50/-tickets for adults and 20/- tickets for children under (2-8). Great experience to visit Aaina Mahel, must visit

Visiting the Maharaja of Kuchh's place was a captivating journey into history. The collection of antique items and old coins was awe-inspiring, offering a glimpse into the past. The modest ticket price of 30rs made it an affordable and enriching experience. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and collectors.

It's a place rich of history of the great king and the affairs during his era. There is great scope for improvement in maintaining condition of the palace and the artifacts.

Built in 1760 - near residency of King of Kutch Lakhapatjee by Ram Singh Malam - walls have a mirror. Used as a Music and Dance.

It's a quaint old palace of the Kutch rulers. It's small but bursting with articles of the yore. Not much explanations or guides. Was badly affected by the Earthquake in 2001. Definitely worth a visit in Bhuj. It's right next to Prag Mahal in Bhuj. Recommended a visit

Lovely place to look back ar history.
Felt sad that after earthquake it's in such a dire condition.

Good place to know the history of bhuj.but i would suggest that people should book a local auto so that you can visit all the places in bhun city hassle free.i experienced this auto hiring.it was awesome

આયના મહેલનું નિર્માણ 18મી સદીમાં લખપતજીના શાસન દરમિયાન કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું, જેમણે તે સમયના પ્રખ્યાત આર્કિટેક્ટ રામ સિંહ માલમને તેમના માટે 'સ્વપ્નોનો મહેલ' બનાવવા માટે કહ્યું હતું. જો કે, 2001ના ધરતીકંપ દરમિયાન ચમકતા ચશ્મા, વિશિષ્ટ વસ્ત્રો અને વિચિત્ર ટાઇલ્સ ધરાવતા આયના મહેલની શાનદાર ડિઝાઇન નાશ પામી હતી. બાદમાં સ્થળ પુનઃપ્રાપ્ત કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું અને પ્રવાસીઓ માટે નવીનીકરણ કરવામાં આવ્યું હતું.

આ મહેલ હમીરસર તળાવની ઉત્તરપૂર્વ બાજુએ આવેલો છે જે આસપાસના વિસ્તારના મનમોહક દૃશ્યો આપે છે. આ સાઇટ હવે કલા અને કલાકૃતિઓનો વિડિયો સંગ્રહ પ્રદાન કરે છે, જ્યારે, હોલ ઓફ મિરર્સ અહીંનું મુખ્ય આકર્ષણ છે. મહેલના બાહ્ય કમ્પાઉન્ડની શોધખોળ કરવાનું ભૂલશો નહીં, જેમાં વનસ્પતિઓનો વાઇબ્રન્ટ કલેક્શન છે.

સમય:  9: 00AM - 10: 00PM અને 3: 00PM - 6: 00PM
પ્રવેશ ફી:   10r

A really nice experience with a good hearted people inside to tell you stuff about the various things inside

It's nearby Bhuj bus stand and Prag Mahal. Parking is available. It's beautiful. But charging Additional Rs 50 for mobile photography is not worth dur to small sizes. It's worth to visit with families.

Needs some amount of restoration. The grandeur of the place has faded but the sentiment remains. Worth visiting if you're interested in royals and their eccentricities

One of the well renowned and the most beautiful palace one will see. Currently it is at a dilapidated stage due to the earthquake since then it couldn't recover to its glory. Inside there are many artifact well preserved. One will never get bored in this place. It has mirror work on walls and in every corner of the palace be it just a small area. The mirror works are not visible now anymore but it has left an imprint so that we know that it must have been beautiful during its prime time.

It's a small size palace with most of it's mirrors dilapidated. Could be maintained and restored.

Aaina mahal and prag mahal both is stone throw away to each other and prag mahal is still in good condition compared to Aaina mahal but things which is still saved by King of lakhpat in Aaina mahal is magnificent.

Good collection, but poor maintenance.
Historical places have to be preserved, government should have to look into.

The Aina Mahal  (lit.  'Palace of Mirrors') [1] is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh,  Bhuj,  Gujarat,  India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750. Lakhpatji's master craftsman Ram Singh Malam designed the palace in the local style and decorated it in the European style with glass, mirrors and tiles. The palace had two floors; the first floor has the Audience Hall, the Pleasure Hall, the Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments, and the second floor has the ante-chamber, Darbar (Court) Hall and Marriage Hall.

મસ્ત જ્ગ્યા છે. રાજા ની વસ્તુઓ એનો સમાન એનો બેડરૂમ હજી પણ ત્યાં સાચવી ને રાખેલ છે. જુના જમાનાના સિકાઓ પણ ત્યાં રાખવામાં આવ્યા છે.

There are so many antique piece available for tourists. The mahel of kachchh district king is too big and his things are too vintage. Little amount of entry fee for tourist. Also you can do your pre wed shoot or marriage function.

Aaina Mahal is Kutch's Pride. It's best place to visit for those who are kinly interested in old art and culture during British rule and emperor of that time. Always recommends to visit the place and enjoy it's beautiful structure with best collection of olden era. Welcome to BHUJ Kutch.

The Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India.   The Aaina Mahal palace, or 'Hall of Mirrors' was built during the flamboyant rule of Lakhpatji in the middle of the 18th century. The responsibility of engineering, architecture and embellishment was entitled to Ram Singh Malam - a genius of an artist who took his training in Europe for 17 years but came back to India seeking name and fame. He was asked by the king to create this palace of dreams for him, and thus the Aina Mahal came into existence.

The Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of kutch State around 1750 also known as palace of mirror glass palace Lakhpatji's master craftsman Ram Singh Malam designed the palace in the local style and decorated it in the European style with glass, mirrors and tiles. The palace had two floors; the first floor has the Audience Hall, the Pleasure Hall, the Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments, and the second floor has the ante-chamber, Darbar (Court) Hall and Marriage Hall. The building has been converted into a museum which includes a "europeanerie" collection that includes clocks, wares, mechanical toys, paintings and pictures. Gleaming, glowing and shimmering, the Aina Mahal in Bhuj is one of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture constructed ever in India. This dreamy palace is the divine creation of Ramsinh Malam. The palace is unique and extraordinary in terms of interiors and architecture. Many water bodies and fountains are engulfed in the interiors of the palace, forming a variety of patterns that charms the viewers. Spread over two floors, the building features Darbar Hall, a hall of mirrors, and suites belonging to the various members of the royal family.

Aina mahel is an 18th century palace that is located next to the prag mahel in darbargadh, bhuj, gujrat, india. The palace was built by rao lakhapatji of cutch state around 1750. It is best place to spent our time. And clean place.

Located in bhuj centre entryway - nr kuchh museum easily found location n local ppl are alsoo free mindes for anytime help.
Nr to Parag mahal in 1 ground
Perfect architecture, n best collection of antique brass n silver collection of old things, timming are 9 am to 11.45 pm n 3 pm to 6 pm
Entry fee 20 rs per person, for students they decided 10 rs for school per person, n 15 rs per person for college students, n schools/collagen students hsa to bring permission letter ️
U can take only photography clicking on by 1 camara only n their charges are 50 rs per camara.
If u want to stay n food their ages provide accommodation as per decided their charges
Best mirror work n wooden collection.

Must Visit Aaina Mahal if your are in Bhuj. Wonderful & Priceless Collections. It was built by Rao Lakhpatji in 1761. This dreamy palace is the divine creation of Ramsinh Malam. The palace is unique and extraordinary in terms of interiors and architecture. The fabulous Aina Mahal is a part of the extravagant Darbargadh Palace of Bhuj. Timing: 09: 00 AM to 12 Noon & 03: 00 PM to 06: 00 PM, Thursday Closed. Charges: Rs. 20/- Charges for Photography: Rs. 30/-

Situated close to prag Mahal.
Was not that impressive from outside.
Closes at 11: 45am. Couldn't view inside

Place was ok. I would prefer going to Prag Mahal rather than Aina Mahal. Just has got old collection. Not much. And you have to pay for photography separately which was not worth at all

Nothing special except the artefctsvof the ancient times. Prag Mahal is better compared to Aina Mahal in terms of its architectural brilliance.

The Aina Mahal is located near Prag Mahal. It is a two-storey mansion that is constructed with stones and decorated with stone carvings and wood fretwork. The exterior is whitewashed. It was designed in the local style and decorated in the European style. The palace floors are laid with blue delftware tiles and the marble walls are decorated with mirrors that are separated by gilded frames. The walls are also decorated with fitted shelves on which glassware and ceramics were displayed. The rooms were illuminated by hanging candelabra and chandeliers with shade of Venetian glass. The pillars and roofs are decorated with golden mouldings and other ornamentation, and spaces between pillars and walls are filled with triangular mirror compartments

Aina mahal. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750. Lakhpatji's master craftsman Ram Singh Malam designed the palace in the local style and decorated it in the European style with glass, mirrors and tiles. The palace had two floors; the first floor has the Audience Hall, the Pleasure Hall, the Hall of Mirrors and the State Apartments, and the second floor has the ante-chamber, Darbar (Court) Hall and Marriage Hall. The building has been converted into a museum which includes a "europeanerie" collection that includes clocks, wares, mechanical toys, paintings and pictures.

The Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace that is located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750.

A must to visit place when you are in Bhuj. Be sure you buy tickets for phone cameta also otherwise you'll not allowed to take photos. ️

Historical place.walking distance to hamisar lake.popular for pre wedding shoot and movie shooting.

Aaina mahal palace is good palace in bhuj visit one.
Ist historical palace.lagan film suiting is in this palace.

આઈના મહેલ એ ભારતના પશ્ચિમ ભાગના એક રાજ્ય ગુજરાતના સૌથી મોટા કચ્છ જિલ્લાના ભુજ શહેરમાં આવેલો ૧૮મી સદીમાં બંધાયેલો એક મહેલ છે. આ મહેલ પ્રાગ મહેલની બાજુમાં આવેલો છે. આ મહેલ ૧૭૬૧માં રાવ લખપતજી દ્વારા બંધાવવામાં આવ્યો. આના મુખ્ય વાસ્તુકાર કચ્છી મિસ્ત્રી રામ સિંહ માલમ હતા. મહેલની દિવાલો સફેદ આરસની છે જેમાં અરીસાઓ લગાવવામાં આવ્યા છે.
૨૦૦૧ના ગુજરાત ધરતીકંપમાં આ મહેલ પૂર્ણ રીતે નાશ પામ્યો હતો. પણ આ મહેલનો એક ભાગ ને તેટલું નુકશાન થયું ન હતું. તેનું સમારકામ કરીને તેને પુનઃ સ્થાપિત કરરવામાં આવ્યો છે. આ ભાગમાં એક શયન ખંડ, સંગીત ખંડ, દરબાર ખંડ, અમુક પુરાતન વસ્તુઓ, ચિત્રો, શસ્ત્રો અને સિંહાસન આદિ સાચવીને મુકવામાં આવ્યાં છે.

They say mirrors don’t lie, but do they tell the whole truth? Can they see the inside, do they reflect the reality of times past?

Aaina (meaning mirror) Mahal is one of the many Palaces which truly reflects the glory of the past. It is being painstakingly preserved which was evident from the rules before entering the interiors of the Palace. Once you are inside the Palace, you will literally feel like you have entered another time/another era. All those glorious days of the Maharajah's and Maharani's, and the courtiers kind of comes alive in your mind. The sheer plethora of things (now antiques) is mind-boggling. The guides there are extremely knowledgeable and provide a wonderful insight of all that has happened in that Palace. Take a look at the photographs which will give you an idea of what to expect when you are there. A historical journey that you cannot miss if you are in Bhuj!

It's historical place in bhuj and if you will visit here you will come to know about how king of kutch used to live. Here you will find different royals items are also seen here and castle is so beautifully constructed, it's beauty revels the beauty of royal kutchi culture of Royal kings. And while visiting place for a while it will give you the feeling of king.its government property now but still tourist can visit!

Aaina Mahal is a beautiful place which tells you the history of not just Bhuj kr Gujarat but India. Its a Museum with old photographs and pictures. It has old artefacts of different civilizations, kings, emperors, queens, etc. You should visit this place If you're in Bhuj. Also, you can find so many different places in one area.

Must visit place in bhuj. It's royal families residence in British rules. Know it's palace museum. From watch tower full view of bhuj can be seen.

Ainamahal palace is located inside the Darbargadh complex at Bhuj. It was built in 1752 by Maharao shri Lakhpat ji Jadeja the ruler of Kutch! It's the first palace of Western India where they used Indo-European style of architecture and mirrors on the wall made from the sand of Mandvi beach. From 1970s it's converted in a Museum by the royal family of Kutch.

Aaina Mahal Palace in Bhuj is nice exhibition of Historical antique items. Minimum one time must visit.

Average rating. This is a place of King of Kutch. All historical instruments are available at there. Good place to know about life of kings.

The Aina Mahal (lit.  Palace of Mirrors or Hall of Mirrors) is an 18th-century palace located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State around 1750. It was designed and decorated by Ram Singh Malam, who had implemented his expertise in European crafts and thus was built in the Indo-European style and decorated with glasses, mirrors and China tiles. It is now converted into a museum storing "europeanerie" collection including clocks, wares, mechanical toys, paintings and pictures.

The Aina Mahal was built by Rao Lakhpatji around 1750. The chief architect and designer of the palace was Ram Singh Malam, who lived in Europe for 18 years and mastered several European craft and architecture skills. The construction costed 80 lakh (8 million) koris.

An Englishwoman Mrs. Postnas visited the palace in 1830 and noted her impressions in her memoir Cutch (1839). She remarked on the "motley and incongruous mélange of ornament" in a room illuminated with large candles in a noon where she found half a dozen musical clocks playing at once among jelly glasses and old vases.

The palace was converted into a museum in 1977.

The palace was damaged in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. A part of the palace has been restored and now houses the Aina Mahal Trust Museum.

The collection in the palace museum is an early example of "europeanerie", an 18th century obsession of European things among the Indian nobles. The palace houses a royal bedchamber of Maharao Lakhpatji. The floor and walls of it are covered in Kutchi silk embroidery fabrics while its ceilings, pillars and doors are covered in mirror-work and guilt wood-carvings. It still has Maharao's bed with golden legs, his sword and buckler. The bed is surrounded by more than twenty seven large mirrors inlaid with gold flowers and semiprecious stones and framed in Baroque style guilt frames.

The other collection include English, French and Dutch chiming clocks; glass wares; china wares; mechanical toys; celestial globes; arms; palanquin; glass paintings with Chinese influences; old pictures and paintings. The inner chamber is surrounded by a corridors. The walls of the corridor have several Indian and few European paintings which includes 18th-century engravings of A Rake's Progress by William Hogarth, portraits of royals such as Catherine the Great as well as paintings depicting the courts and portraits of Maharao and his successors including some with Mughal influences. There is a 15 metre long scroll painting the Maharao riding a decorated elephant and his procession including a flag bearer, drummers and infantry. Occasionally real gems are introduced on the surface of painting where ornaments such as ear-rings and necklaces are depicted. There is a pendulum clock synchronized with Hindu calendar. The collection also include Mahi Maratib, a golden fish, which formed part of coat of arms of Cutch State which was gifted to Maharao Lakhpatji by Mughal Emperor during his visit of Delhi.

The Aina Mahal is an 18th-century palace located next to the Prag Mahal in Darbargadh, Bhuj, Gujarat. The palace was built by Rao Lakhpatji of Cutch State about 1750. It was designed and decorated by Ram Singh Malam who had implemented his expertise in European crafts. It was built in the Indo-European style decorated with glasses, mirrors and China tiles. It is now converted into a museum storing "europeanerie" collection including clocks, wares, mechanical toys, paintings and pictures. The palace was converted into a museum in 1977. The palace was damaged in the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. A part of the palace has been restored and now houses the Aina Mahal Trust Museum. It is designed in an Indo-European style. The pleasure hall is situated on the second floor. The marble walls of the palace are decorated with mirrors which are separated by gilts. The hall was illuminated by hanging candelabra with shade of Venetian glass. Except the narrow pathway along the walls, the hall is a pleasure pool with a raised square platform in the middle which can be approached by a narrow raised walkway. The pool is lined with China tiles. The pool was filled with water by cleverly designed siphons and pumps. There are fountains in the pool which can cast spray in patterns and cool the air in the hot summers of Kutch. It is a place where Maharao held his courts and enjoyed his pleasures. The doors of the palace are decorated with inlaid ivory and gold made at the cost of 400 koris by a carpenter named Madho in 1708 during the reign of Pragmalji I.

A small collection of belongings of royal family of Bhuj. Not magnificent like collections in other palaces but beautiful enough

Historical Place. A Palace where the then Royal Family of Kutch used to reside. Many Valuable Artifact are available on display.

Has a big hall with very beautiful chandeliers. Apart from entry fee they charge Rs 50/- for every camera & mobile phone if you want to take photos!

आईना महेल, ओर दरबार होल, प्राग पेलेस, भुज
ऐतिहासिक विरासत में अपना स्थान है राजा महाराजा ओ का भारत देश में कैसा सामाजिक धामिॅक ओर सास्कृतिक वयवस्था का एसे संसथान नो से पता चलता है
खुब सुंदर लोकेशन ओर महेल पेलेस को देखने के लिए देश ओर विदेश से पयॅटक यहा आते हैं, स्कुल के बच्चे ओर फैमिली एवं युवाओं का जानाँ माना पयॅटक स्थल है ।
खुब मज़ा ओर आनंद आता है ।
भुज शहेर एक धामिॅक ओर एतिहासिक ओर पयॅटक स्थल है । यहा होटलों ओर गेस्ट हाउस, धमॅशाला, ओ का खुब विकास हुआ है ।खाने पीने ओर ठहर ने के लिए अच्छी सुविधा मिल जाती हैं । यहां ट्रांसपोर्ट ओर ट्रैवेल करनें वाले के लिए अच्छी सुविधा मिल जाती हैं ।
कच्छ नहीं देखा तो कुछ नहीं देखा ।