Hawa Mahal
Wind Palace
Hawa Mahal – The wind palace was built in 1799 AD. by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. It is the part of the City palace and was built for the royal ladies to have glimpses of the royal processions and the market activities. Its unique five-storey exterior is also akin to the honeycomb of the beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas that are decorated with intricate lattice work. Built of red and pink sandstone, the palace is situated on the main thoroughfare in the heart of Jaipur’s business centre. It is particularly striking when viewed early in the morning, lit with the golden light of sunrise.
Trips that visit Hawa Mahal
- Introduction of India, Bhutan & NepalDay 5: In Jaipur 19 days
- North India and Nepal TourDay 4: In Jaipur 14 days
Near Hawa Mahal
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Ajmer
Continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties.
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Amber Fort
Amer or Amber Fort is located in Amer about 11 kilometres from Jaipur. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.
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Bada Bagh
It was commissioned by Maharawal Jait Singh in the early 16th century and completed by his son Lunakaran after his death.
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Bharatpur
Bharatpur is haven for the bird watcher Bharatpur is about 54km away from Agra, 174km from Jaipur and about 20kms from Fatehpur Sikri, just a bit off the Agra-Jaipur highway.
