About Hawa Mahal
Built in 1799, the Hawa Mahal (the palace of Winds) is one of the
Jaipur's major Landmarks, although it is actually little more than a
facade. This five - storey building, which looks out over the main
street of the buzzing old city , is a stunning example of Rajput
artistry with its pink, delicately honeycombed sandstone windows, of
which there are 953. It was originally built to enable the women of the
royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the cit.
The palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is a part of the
city palace complex.
Most of the people come her to see the beautiful facade, but you can
also climb the top for a view of the city below; peer through the
latticed windows to experience the fascinating interplay of gazes set up
by the structure. The entrance is from the rear of the building.
Time: 9:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.(Daily)
Pictures of Hawa Mahal
