Poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is the most easily recalled landmarks of Jaipur and is also its icon.
Located in the city Palace
it is best viewed from the outside for the palace is really a facade.
This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a stunning example of Rajput architecture and artistry with its pink delicately honeycombed 953 sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas'.
It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort.
Most people come here to get a view of the facade but they can also climb to the top for a wonderful view from the latticed windows. There is also a small archaeological museum there. Entry to foreigners/citizen is Rs 30/10.
The entrance to the Hawa Mahal is through the City Palace and there is an imposing gateway that opens into the courtyard.
The Hawa Mahal, true to its name is amazingly windy. As you step on the balconies you will surely have a feeling of being swept away. Here you will find an archeological museum that will provide you with the glimpse of the art and craft of the place.
The monument provides a panoramic view of the city of Jaipur. The inside of the building is simple and lacks ornamentation. The building is five storied, pyramid shaped structure and is made up of 953 casements.
The openings in windows look almost like peep holes and it is specially designed for the women folks of the palace to watch the goings on out side without being seen by the people. Each casement has a tiny lattice worked (Jali) pink window, small balconies and curved roofs with hanging cornices. The windows are delicately sculptured and carved.
The Hawa Mahal is a popular place among visitors to Rajasthan because of the amazing view it offers of the city and particularly Jantar Mantar (another tourist attraction). Many insist that the best time to visit Hawa Mahal is in the early morning, right when the sun is rising.
As the palace bathes in the golden light of the sun, it looks like a fantastic image conjured up by the mind in a trance. The palace glows like an impalpable dream, which makes you feel that even if you dare blink your eyes, it will quickly dissolve into thin air.
If you want to see this beautiful palace up close, then pack your bags and come to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and spend your holidays visiting Hawa Mahal and other numerous tourist attractions in an around the city.
The Hawa Mahal, or the "Palace of Wind" built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 A.D. is characterised by elaborate and fanciful architecture. The broad pyramidical facade comprises five storeys of semi octagonal overhanging windows with perforated screens, domes and spires.
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