Bhuj Sightseeing

The Aina Mahal, currently a museum, was built under Rao Lakhpatji. It now stands as a storehouse of the culture and history of Kachchh. The building bears the mark of its architect, Ramsang Malam, who was influenced by European style during his long stay in Holland.

The palace, on the other side of Aina Mahal, was built in 1797. The building displays a strong British influence through the floral patterns on its tower and Corinthian pillars.

Kakkadbhit Yaksha is situated along the highway at a few kilometers from Punareshwar. Placed on small hillock are 72 idols of Yaksha or Jakhs that supposedly came from Iran. These as per the scholars, were the first batch of Parsi migrants to reach Jakhau due to a shipwreck. The memorial was created to honour their acts of sacrifice and bravery to protect the local people from the tyrannical rule of Punarvo the then ruler of the region.