Prag Mahal - tourmet

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Prag Mahal is situated next to Aaina Mahal in the same walled compound, Bhuj, Gujarat. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Prag Mahal is a splendid palace fabricated from Italian marble and arenaceous rock. Prag Mahal was designed in Italian Gothic vogue by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins. Prag Mahal leaves a spell certain impression on travellers with its structure, particularly Corinthian pillars and Jali work. within the palace, tourists should climb the 45m high tower to possess a spellbinding read of the walled town of Bhuj. there is additionally a small temple within the grounds behind the palace with nicely carved stonework.

Prag Mahal

HistoryEdit

Prag Mahal was was commissioned by King Pragmalji II and built in 1860 in the 19th century. Its Italian Gothic architecture structure was presented by Colonel Henry Saint Wilkins. The wages of the architect of this palace were paid in gold coins. Gujarat earthquake, 2001 damaged this fort very badly and now, only the main hall and bell towers remain in good condition.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Saturday

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.10/-

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.10/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.10/-

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.30/-

Video Camera Rs. : Rs.100/-

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Arabian grill ; Sarpat gate, Bhuj, Kutch. ; Ph/M – 02832 655551 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies are available here from railway station and airport of Bhuj.

Bus : Gujarat State transport and private buses available form Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Jodhpur.

Train : Kutch does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Bhuj, at a distance of 70 kms from Kutch. Kutch Express (Daily) and Sayaji Nagri Express (Daily) from Mumbai via Surat, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham to Bhuj. Ala Hazrat Express(Daily) from Delhi via Jaipur, Ajmer and Palanpur to Bhuj.

Air : The Nearest airport is at Bhuj, which is around 70 km from Kutch has the nearest airport and is connected directly connected with cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai. From here tourists need to either take a bus or taxi to reach town of Kutch district.

Others : Auto rickshaws can also be available from the airport to the city.