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Hawa Mahal or the 'Palace of Wind' is the landmark of Jaipur, the Pink city of Rajasthan, India. And a trip to Jaipur is the ideal way to witness the unique architecture of Hawa Mahal.
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Hawa Mahal Jaipur

Location:
The grandeur and magnificence of Hawa Mahal can captivate any onlloker who passes by the main streets of Jaipur. Also known as 'The Palace of the Winds', it is Jaipur's most acclaimed attraction. This five-storey majestic palace is built in pink sandstone and possess hundreds of screened windows and small balconies.

Conception:
Hawa Mahal was built with some specific purpose in mind. Maharaja Sawraj Pratap Singh, in 1799, built the Palace of Wind. It was built for women in the royal family to view the ceremonial processions on the street, behind delicate stone-carved jali, while seated behind the small windows. The windows were built in such a way that the women were not visible to anybody.

A Fanciful Facade- Hawa Mahal:

Front View of Hawa Mahal
Front View Hawa Mahal:
The world famous landmark of Jaipur, the best known specimen of fanciful architecture. Built in 1799, it is the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur. The Hawa Mahal stands witness to the architectural opulence of the Rajputs.
top View of Hawa Mahal
Top View Hawa Mahal:
Hawa Mahal was built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlined with white border and motif. Carvings and motifs designed on the walls of the Hawa Mahal are proof of the efforts, dedication and skillfulness of the artists of that period.


Inside View of Hawa Mahal
» The main entrance of the Mahal is from eastern side. Under the bright rays of the sun the Mahal appears like a shining star. Hawa Mahal is a five storey building, that recalls the era of the royal Rajputs. The building is accentuated with unique pink semioctagonal and delicately honeycombed sandstone windows. The architecture is a stellar specimen of Rajput artistry.

» This 150 years old monument still in the same status: its age-old architecture is matchless one.

Time Your Trip:
The grandeur of Hawa Mahal can be witnessed in a day long trip. Jaipur has some other magnificent places to offer that are worth a visit. Your trip can be extended for a few more days if desired.

Climate:
Summer (Mar. to Jun.): Warm
Winter (Nov. to Feb.): Pleasant
Monsoon (Jul. to Aug.): Warm
Best time to visit: October and March

Transport Connectivity:
» Air: Jaipur is connected to Delhi (300Km), Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Calcutta and Varanasi by domestic flights.

» Rail: The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.

» Road: Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.




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