Jaipur the pink city of India is a very popular tourist spot. Rajasthan is a very important state in the tourist map of India. Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan offers a few worth visiting places to the guests.
Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) is one of the major tourist attractions in Jaipur. Picture of this magnificent building is used as a symbol of the city of Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) is different from most of the buildings which the Rajput kings made in many parts of Jaipur. Rajput kings mainly built the buildings like palaces and forts in many parts of Rajasthan. But the building of Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) was built with an entirely different purpose. This royal building in Jaipur was mainly built for the royal ladies. Ladies could watch the royal parades and other processions from this building. The windows of this building have been made in such a way that the ladies can notice the men on the road without being noticed by them.
Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) is a 5 storied building. First 2 floors have rooms and courtyards.
While the top 3 floors of this building have only the rooms. The structure of this building has magnificient arches and spires. But the most attractive part of this building is its beautiful latticed windows. There are 953 latticed windows in this magnificent structure of Jaipur. Interiors of this palace is filled with cool air. Screen of the balconies of Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) are carved screen. It is done so that the windows can catch more and more wind.
Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) perfectly matches with the colorful past of this city. Color of this building is reddish-pink. Walls, balconies and windows were made using the red sandstones.
Location of Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind):
This magnificent building in Jaipur is located at the heart of the prosperous Johari Bazar. You will
reach at this historical building in Jaipur very near to the Badi Chaupad the big square of the city.
Visiting hours of Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind):
Tourists can visit this place from 10.00 a.m. In the morning to 4.30p.m. in the afternoon. Hawa Mahal ( Palace of wind) is closed for the tourists on Friday. No charges are taken on Monday. You have to pay extra charges for video and still cameras.
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