"Hawa Mahal" is one of the finest palaces you can visit during your trip to Rajasthan, India's Jaipur (pink city). This masterpiece is built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. This magnificent palace is one of the world's tallest buildings, with 953 windows built in the architectural style of Rajput. You will be surprised when you know that the five-story Mahal is carved from red and pink sandstone and constructed without any base or foundation, making it a perfect example of Rajput and Mughal architecture and a masterpiece.
Since there is no foundation, the structure stands at a leaning position at 87 degrees. The crown-shaped Jaipur palace is devoted to Krishna which is carved in the shape of Lord Krishna’s crown.
Continent:
Asia
Country:
India
State:
Rajasthan
District:
Jaipur
City:
Jaipur
Entry Fee/ Ticket Price:
Rs. 10 (Indian)
Rs. 50 (Foreigner)
Duration:
2-3 hr
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Hawa Mahal Jaipur Address / Location:
Hawa-Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Timings:
Palace opens for all the days from morning 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
How to reach by Train?
Jaipur railway station located around 4.7 km. You will get buses/cabs from there
Jaipur Airport is 12.3 km far from this Jaipur Palace. You will get buses/cabs from Jaipur airport
How to reach by Road?
Palace is 2.2 km placed from Jaipur Bus Stand. Take left from Dadich Market
Why is it called the palace of breeze (Hawa)?
The term "Hawa" means wind or breeze and a palace is "Mahal". So the Palace of Breeze. It is thought that there are two reasons for building this palace. First, without being seen, to allow the royal ladies from the palace to see the festival celebration and activities on the street. Second, in summer, the 953 windows of this Jaipur palace allow wind to flow through and keep the palace atmosphere cool.
Best time to visit Hawa Mahal:
Early in the morning, as the sun hits the palace from the windows, is the best time to visit this Jaipur palace. When it is encircled by the golden lights of the sun, you will love the atmosphere in the palace.
Famous Things to Buy in jaipur:
There are several items from clothes to eating items you can buy in jaipur. Lehariya sarees,Bandhani dupatta, Meenakari work items, Mojris, Bed sheets, Jaipuri Handcrafted Handbags. blue pottery, Lac bangles, miniature paintings are some famous shopping items which tourists can not stop themselves by buying.
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