Best Time to Visit Hawa Mahal For Photos

Hawa Mahal is the most famous architectural site in Jaipur which is also called as “Palace of Winds”, although this place was built at the time of 1799 by the famous personality Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who is famous for its particular honeycomb facade which is adorned with 953 dynamic windows which looks so sophisticated and stunning and this historical site embodies the stunning craftsmanship of Rajput.

Moreover this incredible palace has served five stories tall while offering breathtaking views of Jaipur’s bustling streets while defining the Rich Rajasthan’s rich culture and heritage and serving them their royal legacy.

You know the incredible majestic exterior is too dynamic and it is visible from the street as it is not from its main front it’s generally the back side, if you want to see its front you have to visit inside the Hawa Mahal. Although the monument’s made with stone-carved screens, small casements and domed roofs made it the most visited place and make it a captivating tourist spot while reserving the rich heritage of Rajasthan.

History of Hawa Mahal

As you might not know but the history of Hawa Mahal is quite typical, as it was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who was the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and the story of Hawa Mahal was started when Pratap visited Jhunjhunu and Khetri mahal.

By seeing it’s incredible designs and structure Maharaj was impressed by it and that was the time when he thought to create a better version of it, and after that the famous contractor Lal Chand Ustad designed this ultimate palace and he ended up making one of the best monuments in the whole history has ever created.

The major purpose by creating this unique Mahal was to give the women a private place from others and also they could enjoy every festival or celebrations through the windows without being seen in functions as they weren’t allowed to go out in public without permission.

Hawa Mahal is one of the richest City Palace, so the royal families used to come here to rescue themselves from harsh heat because the palace was always cold and breezy due to the windows it has and they would get fresh air through it.

Architecture of Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is the most outstanding example of Hindu Rajput architecture palace which was finely blended with Islamic Mughal architecture giving it the incredible face as it is famous for, although the Hawa Mahal is made up from red or pink sandstone along white marble inside the palace.

As the inspiration to make this incredible Palace is from Street look which is extremely beautiful and sometimes people and tourists mistake with entrance of the palace, and the backside of the palace is the extended part of the main City Palace as it have five floors which is adorned with 953 Jharokhas and Latticework and the ultimate technology has been used of Venturi which is well to makes the air coming directly inside the Palace and make it cool.

This exclusive venturi effect helped to make the Hawa Mahal pleasant and serene as the royal women never had a problem by staying there in hot temperature.

After that some royal families used to get together here and escape the summers together.

Highlights of Hawa Mahal 

• This ultimate marvel palace, embellished with 953 jharokhas which are considered as special windows and perfectly showcasing the Rajput craftsmanship and palace unique structure and designs.
• You take a step to the top of the Hawa Mahal by stairs and take the mesmerizing view of bustling Jaipur city, the pink charm and magnificence.
• By entering this beautiful Palace hide guide as they will unbox the tales of the royal Rajput rule as well as the history of Jaipur.
• After visiting the whole palace, just admire the exclusive courtyards in the first and second floors of Hawa Mahal and witness the dynamic fountains in the courtyard.
• You can admire the exclusive things like sculptures, weaponry, miniature paintings which are collected from the historical sites like Virat Nagar and Sambhar at Hawa Mahal Museum.

How to Reach 

Hawa Mahal is one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Jaipur which is an easily reachable spot with public transport or self drive as well.

• By Car– As you know you’re Jaipur road trip would be the best road trip and you can easily drive through there, although from jaipur it’s just 15 min away to reach Hawa Mahal from Mirza Ismail Rd.
• By Bus– The nearest bus stop to Hawa Mahal is Badi Chopar bus stop which is easily applicable across jaipur.
• By Autos– This would be the easiest way to reach Hawa Mahal and you can easily hire autos there from all parts of Jaipur which is less than 30 minutes.

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Best Time to Visit / Hawa Mahal Ticket Price

Basically Hawa Mahal is a year-round destination as you can come here anytime in any month.

• Best day – You can visit Hawa Mahal throughout the week and it is open for public visit, it would be less crowded and offer peaceful experiences.

• Best time of Day – As Hawa Mahal is generally open every day from 9:00AM TO 4:30 PM early in the morning or late in the afternoon which is considered the best time to visit Hawa Mahal and you should avoid the harsh midday sun.

The ticket price for Hawa Mahal is:

Adults – Rs50

Foreigners – Rs200

Students – Rs40

Under 7 children are free.

Cafes and Restaurants near Hawa Mahal

As you might not know that there are so many cafes and restaurants near Hawa Mahal which you can easily explore as they serve the best type of food, Rajasthani cuisine along with different items.

• Wind View Cafe – This is another incredible restaurant which gives the best outside view of Jaipur roads and you can get all traditional Rajasthani cuisine like North Indian, Italian food, Finger food and different varieties of beverages.
• Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar – Although you should not miss this one the famous restaurant near the Hawa Mahal, as it is a combination of sweet shop and a brilliant restaurant as well, this one is highly suggested that you should visit here and try an amazing variety of good food.

Tips to get Hawa Mahal Photos / Useful tips

• You should visit early morning or late afternoon, as you can avoid crowds to capture the best lighting experience for photography.
• You should wear comfortable clothes and footwear because architectural sites need to walk and to climb narrow staircases to reach.
• You can join a guided tour to gain a deeper knowledge about Jaipur’s famous palaces.
• Apply sun protection things like sunscreen, scarf, a cap and sunglasses to prevent from harsh sun rays.
• You have to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)