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Hawa Mahal

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The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and …

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Mar 7, 2025
The palace of wind consists mainly of a very nice facade. This facade is a major selfie spot so you will see many tourists around. Beside the facade there is not much to see. However definitely a nic…Full review by TandTSwitzerland
Mar 6, 2025
Hugely built with aesthetic value. Historically valued place. Amazing structure! Present architects need to learn a lot from thus structureFull review by arunthathy1962
Mar 6, 2025
Perfectly fine to observe this impressive building from the outside without paying to see behind the facade. There really is nothing but corridors behind there. The iconic view is directly from the …Full review by Sam R
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Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds" or “Palace of the Breeze”) was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Cha…
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Nestled in the Hawa Mahal property, Hawa Mahal Museum is a must-visit for all history and art enthusiasts. This museum is popular for e…
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Facts

Architectural style:Hindu Rajput Architecture
Located:Jaipur, Rajasthan
Construction completed:1799
Architect:Lal Chand Ustad

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I wish to visit this place with my senior citizen parents. Both are 70+ aged. Both have knee problems and COPD. Does …
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I wish to visit this place with my senior citizen parents. Both are 70+ aged. Both have knee problems and COPD. Does this place have very high and long stairs? Should I visit this palace with them?
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Wouldn't recommend. Though a view from outside, across the road should be good. Early morning recommended.
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Answer by Piyush G · Aug 21, 2023
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Is it worth to go inside?
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Depends. If u don't like missing even a single famous spot then u must go. If at all you are skipping it, believe me, you won't be in a big loss. Its the façade of this monument which is …
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Depends. If u don't like missing even a single famous spot then u must go. If at all you are skipping it, believe me, you won't be in a big loss. Its the façade of this monument which is stunning, interior is average. This façade can be seen from outside as well(market side). If running short of time, then skip it. I hope my reply will be helpful. All the best.
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We would like to visit jaipur during 26th january[republic day]..forts palaces and museum will be open ?
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Sorry Ive no idea if they will be open, I'm sure somewhere on the net will tell you. Good luck, Jaipur is lovely, the fort is great as well.
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Answer by Trevor S · Dec 20, 2018
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What is the good time to Visit during the day?
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In my experience, early morning or late afternoon. The colour of the walls will be different in your photos depending on the position of the sun. Enjoy!
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can we enter into hawa mahal? what about street shopping from jaipur?
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Yes, you can enter and look at the palace. It is on a busy shopping street so there's plenty of that.
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The interior of the palace are built of varieties of coloured stones, gems, and chiefly marble. The inner courtyards are adorned with decorated fountains
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The Hawa Mahal symbolizes a rich blend and fusion of the architectural culture of the native reign of Rajputs and their architecture with the Islam featuring Mughal architecture
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Important : Keep cap and water bottle with you and stay hydrated
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Entry fee : None
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Hawa Mahal is one attraction that stands synonymous with Jaipur and is thus a must visit
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Best time to visit : Evening as place is too hot
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Viewing it from the outside is most striking at sunset or sunrise
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Hawa mahal is situated near the johari bazaar and provides a beautiful view of the entire pink city
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Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the city palace
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A small museum offers small paintings, ceremonial relics, and other souvenirs evocative of jaipur's royal past
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You can climb a winding ramp to the top
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The top offers stunning views over jantar mantar and the city palace in one direction and over sireh deori bazaar in the other
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Entry to the hawa mahal is not from the front but from a side road to the rear end
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Operation hours: monday - sunday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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The women of the royal household could observe street festivities while unseen from the outside
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The road around the hawa mahal has a lot of things you would love to do shoppping for
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