Hawa Mahal is also famous as a "Palace of Winds". It is one of the outstanding destinations for tourist which is situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was constructed by the king of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. It allows royal ladies to see the life of people in street without appearing in public.

Hawa Mahal is popular for its 953 windows also known as jharokhas which are decorated with an intricate design by the main architect Lal Chand Ustad. The whole palace is constructed in pink and red-colored stone just like other palaces of Jaipur. The architecture of Hawa Mahal, surrounding environment, and the great history of the palace attract tourism most.

How to reach Hawa Mahal

By Air

Jaipur Airport is the nearest airport to Hawa Mahal. It is 12.2 km of distance. You can hire a taxi to reach the palace from the airport's exit.

By Rail

The nearest Railway Station to Hawa Mahal Jaipur is Jaipur railway station which is located at a distance of 4.8 km from Hawa Mahal. From this railway station, you can hire numerous auto-rickshaw taxis and cabs to reach Hawa Mahal.

By Road

Hawa Mahal Jaipur is well connected by road the nearest Bus Stop near Hawa mahal is Badi Shop which is just 750 meters of distance from the main city.

Things to do in Hawa Mahal

1. Photography

Hawa Mahal is one such place in Jaipur where you can’t stop yourself from doing photography. The ambiance near the place is very colorful and mesmerizing.

2. Street Food

Near Hawa Mahal Jaipur you can find numerous restaurants and cafeterias offering a wide variety of mouthwatering traditional Rajasthan and Chinese food. Here you can also find some tempting street food.

3. Shopping

Shopping on the streets of Hawa Mahal Jaipur is an excellent activity. Here you can find numerous shops for your daily usage of spices and for home décor, artificial jewelry, and lots more.

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