Hawa Mahal Jaipur

An enrapturing attraction of Jaipur is the Palace of the Breeze designed in the form of crown of Krishna, the Hindu God and is cosmos famed as Hawa Mahal.

The enchanting pyramid facets of this brilliant Rajput structural wonder is an outstanding beehive of 953 small windows called jharokhas which are elegantly beautified with intricate lattice work of artistic miracle of incomparable Kachwaha clan Rajput era.

Ravishing 5 storeys pyralid shaped Palace rises to a height of 50 feet and is deliberately positioned on the main thoroughfare in the heart of Jaipur’s business centre to grant royal gentlewomen to discover casual life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah" (face cover) as well as it was the real intention of lattice work of the windows.

This historical wonderful monument of imperial aura was a summer sanctuary for royal families during the suffocating summer season, since the remarkably projected window sash brought home the bacon of cool breeze.

The spectacular fortresses built in red as well as pink sand stone is festooned with illumination windows that has inscribed sandstone grills, finials and domes. The internal ambiance of the Mahal has been described as “having rooms of different colored marbles, projected by inlaid panels or gilding; while fountains adorn the centre of the courtyard.”

Hawa Mahal an important aspect of Jaipur tour has been adopted by the Unit Trust of India for its preservation and almost after a long gap of 50 years in the year 2005 it has been renovated to give a face lift at an estimated cost of INR 45 lakh.

Charming Hawa Mahal an enamoring beauty dramatized from Mughal architectural style is a superlative fanciful architectural specimen of Royal Rajputs.

The splendiferous bastion is a delight to witness early in the morning as with the rising sun the Mahal is drenched in a golden and pink luminosity which is an astonishing sight to treasure forever.

Quick Facts Of Hawa Mahal Jaipur

Location: - Next to the entrance of City Palace in northern Jaipur
Year of Construction: - 1799
Built By: -Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
Significance: - Palace of Winds, Zenana (women's chambers)
Construction System: - Jharokhas designed elegantly with lattice work
Architect: - Lal Chand Usta

Tourist Information

Timings: - 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. (early in the morning is the best time to visit)
Entry fee: - INR 10 for Indian travelers and INR 30 for foreigners vacationers.
Best time to visit: - October to March

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