HAWA MAHAL

Hawa Mahal Jaipur

Place : Jaipur, Rajasthan

Highlight : Its peculiar Architecture

Best time to visit : October to February

Timings : Open 0900 - 17 hrs.

Constructed in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa Mahal' (Palace of the Wind) is one of the foremost attractions of Jaipur. It is an essential part of the City Palace, and conservatory of the Zenana (women's chambers) repute away from the main complex. This five storey building of curious architecture premeditated by Lal Chand Usta, is a stunning instance of Rajput artistry made of red and pink sand stone, delightfully outlined with white borders and motif's painted with quick lime. The shrine with a spectacular view of Jaipur city with road avenues, intersections and colorful crowds in the market, was initially conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city devoid of being seen by others.

The entry to Hawa Mahal is from the City Palace side, through a stately door which opens into a spacious courtyard. The courtyard has a double storeyed building on three sides. There is a diminutive archeological museum here.

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