Hawa Mahal of Jaipur
Hawa Mahal, means the Palace of Winds, was constructed in 1799 ad by the king Sawai Pratap Singh who belongs to the Kachwaha Rajput clan. It is placed near Jaipur City complex aside by the Badi Chaupad (big four square) and just 12 km away from Jaipur International Airport.
The builder of Jaypur city (1727 ad) Sawai Jai singh and his family initially used the palace as a hot weather retreat during the summer season due to its 953 small windows which produces cool wind and these windows also allowed the ladies of the royal families (as they were detached from outer world) to observe everyday life of Jaypur city peoples and the nature of the city.
Architecture of Hawa Mahal
The design of Hawa Mahal was created by the architect Lal Chand Usta, the designer of the Jaipur City. It is a five- storey pyramidal shaped monument and standing with a height of 50 ft. It is basically made of with red and pink colored sand stone. The main attraction of the palace is 953 windows which are locally called as Jharokhas. The architectural of the palace reflects the traditions of Hindu Rajput architecture and the Islamic Mughal architecture. This monument was reconstructed in 2005 by the state government of Rajasthan with an estimated cost of Rs 45 lakhs.
Basic Info of Hawa Mahal
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| City | Jaipur |
| District | Jaipur |
| Address | Near Jaipur City Palace complex Tel: 0141-2618862 |
| STD Code | 0141 |
| Road Route | Nearest Airport - Jaipur International Airport (distance 12 km) Nearest Ralway Station - Jaipur Station |
| Nearest Hotels | Hotel Unique Castle (3 star) distance 1,407 yd (20 minutes walking) Hotel Shree Nikunj Home Stay (1 star) distance 1,407 yd (20 minutes walking) Hotel Samode Bagh (0 star) distance 1,407 yd (20 minutes walking) Hotel Bani Park Palace (3 star) distance 634 yd (9 minutes walking) |
| Best time to visit | Any Time, except April, May and June |
| Attractions | Architectural excellence and beautiful designs with red and pink colored sand stone. |
| Clothing | Summer Season - Light Cottan Winter Season - Light Woolen |
| Fooding | Bail-Gatte, Balusahi, Besan-Chakki, Chaavadi, Churma, Dal-Bati, Dhungari Hui Chaach, Ghevar, Googri, Jhajariya, Laapasi, Nukhti, Panchkoota, Raabdi, Tarfini, Beans ki sabji, Gajar ki sabji, Guwar fali ki saag, Karela ki sabji, Keri ki sabji, Khaddi, Kicha ki sabji, Kikoda ki sabji, Makki ki raab, Matar ki sabji, Moranga ki sabji, etc. |
| Language | Hindi, Rajasthani (main language), English, Punjabi and Sindhi. |
| climate | Summer Season: Max 45°C Min 25°C Winters Season: Max 22°C Min 8.3°C |
| Tour Spots near Hawa Mahal | Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Ram Niwas Bagh, Govind Devji Temple, Swargasuli, Dolls' Museum, BM Birla Planetarium, Birla Temple, Jain Temple, Statue Circle, Ghat ki Guni, Sisodia Rani Garden etc. |
| Restrictions | There have no restrictions for visitors in Hawa Mahal. All type of religions and social clothings are allowed here. |
| Type of Nature | Urbanized metropolitan area, land type is plain. |
| Police Station | Jaipur Police Station (Head Quarter) Tel ->> 0141- 2201050 |
| Open Days | Every Day |
| Entry Fees | Indian Visitors: 10 Rs ( )Foreigner: 50 Rs ( ) |
| Visiting Hours | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| Hospital | SMS Medical College and Hospital : Sawai Ram Singh Road Telphone ->> 0141- 2560291 |
| Major Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism and Christianity. |
| Currency | Indian Rupee () |