Popularly known as the Palace of the Winds, Hawa Mahal was costructed in 1799. Significantly, Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur's major landmarks, although it is actually little more than a façade. This five-storey buildings, which looks out over the main street of the old city, is perfect model of Rajput carftsmanship with its pink, semioctagonal and delicately honeycombed sandstone facades. Hawa Mahal was especially created for the regal queens princess to watch the processions on the streets.
Veronica August, a traveller from Europe, said “ Amidst the local bazaar of the Jaipur, I found a palace which silentely stands on wheels on time. I wondered this palace would have seen all. Made in red sandstone adds beauty to the mystic edifice.”
Hawa Mahal is said to be designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Hawa Mahal is a five storeyed, pyramid shaped structure with around 953 small casements. The entrance to Hawa Mahal is from City Palace side
Hawa Mahal Revamp:
Rajasthan Government have decided to revamp Hawa Mahal at an expediture of 70 mn. Soon you would also see a museum which would display ancient idols recovered from antique smugglers.
Amber Fort
Perched on the rugged hills outside of town sits ancient forts, where the Jaipur royal house held court for seven centuries. Visitors riding painted elephants can ascend to the fort to see the magnificent gateways, courtyards, pavilions, and a gliterring chamber of inlaid mirrors.
City Palace
Located in Jaipur, the City Palace is one of the most important landmarks. The palace complex has numerous buildings, courtyards, impressive gateways and temples. It occupies one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur and the buildings are built with a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
You would spend some good moments here. The mahal is a heritage piece and the a charm of the present day. Accumulate all that you can as when the moment would pass you would be left with nothing on hand.
As Veronica says “ Hawa Mahal to be was something which I think was very important on my Jaipur Tour. I cannot think that trip would have been with Hawa Mahal in my itinerary.”
New Train Links Taj Mahal and Hawa Mahal
Union Railway Minister flagged a new train, "Jaipur- Agra Intercity Express." The train would reduce the run from Jaipur to Agra by over 115 kms, thus making the journey shorter and faster. The train has a second class fair would be less than deluxe bus fare.
Coming to Hawa Mahal
By Air : Due to the presence of eminent airport, the city is well connected to major cities of India.
By Rail : Jaipur is well connected to all the major parts of the country.
By Road : Bus services are available that connects all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai.
Your Stay in Jaipur : Jaipur Hotels
Best Time to Visit : Early Morning.
Excursion: Delhi, Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan
Many thanks to Veronica August, a traveller from Europe who contributed her time and experience to make this article.
