Hawa Mahal "Place of Winds"

Hawa Mahal  "Place of Winds"

This structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Sawai Jai Singh, who was the founder of jaipur. Its five-story building, which is only one and a half feet wide from the top, looks like a beehive from outside, which has 953 very beautiful and attractive small forged sculptures called Jharokha. Constructed of lime, red and pink sandstone, this palace is situated on the main road in the heart of the commercial center of Jaipur. It is a part of the City Palace itself and extends to the Zenana Room or the Women's Room. Watching it glow in the golden light of the sun in the morning gives a unique feeling. The palace was repaired in 2006 after 50 years, at which time the value of this monument was said to be around Rs 4480 million. The corporate sector there took the responsibility of protecting this monument but later the Unit Trust of India took up this responsibility. Hawa Mahal has a total of five storeys and even today, this palace successfully stands in an 87 degree angle in its place. Hawa Mahal is also known as "Place of Winds".

Hawa Mahal has a total of five storeys. Hawa Mahal has a total of 953 windows which keeps the palace cool. The palace remains a favorite shooting spot for Indian and international films from Bahot. Hawa Mahal is built in the shape of Rajmukut of Lord Shri Krishna. It is a famous place in Rajasthan.

•Distance•
The approximate driving distance between Jaipur Airport and Hawa Mahal is 14 kilometers. The car will be the best for you, although low floor buses also travel from Jaipur Airport to Hawa Mahal.